Senior Respiratory Physiologist

Job overview

Senior Respiratory Physiologist

Department: Respiratory / Lung Function Unit

Salary: (plus 12% R&R)

Hours: 37.5

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Respiratory Physiologist to join the MKUH Lung Function Unit, on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract.

You will work as part of a team delivering a specialist physiologist-led respiratory service alongside the broader multi-disciplinary team to deliver exceptional care to a complex and diverse group of patients. Our service provides a large range of physiological studies including routine lung function tests, broncho-provocation tests, ABG/CBG, 6 min walk tests. We also offer a sleep service where the patients can have their sleep diagnostics, initiation on CPAP, and reviews of their therapy.

If you are looking for a new challenge and believe you can make a difference, applying for this position will be an opportunity to be part of a team building an exciting and dynamic service.

You will be encouraged and supported to use your initiative and to be creative in seeking ways to continuously improve care in line with the best available evidence.

A 12% Recruitment & Retention premia is attached to this role.

Interview date: 08/06/2026

For further details, discussion or an informal visit, please contact:

Shen Palihavadana (Senior Chief Respiratory Physiologist) [email protected]

Alex Peers (Operations Manager, Internal Medicine) [email protected]

We are unable to offer sponsorship for the role

Main duties of the job

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As a senior respiratory physiologist, you will be able to independently undertake and perform simple initial interpretation on a range of respiratory diagnostic assessments, in accordance with nationally recognised codes of practice and clinical guidelines. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, with colleagues from a range of disciplines, including student physiologists to deliver effective, coordinated care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Responsibility – patient/client care

The post holder will independently plan, undertake, and perform simple initial interpretation on a range of lung function diagnostic assessments in accordance with guidelines. Such investigations could include:

• Spirometry, peak flow rates, flow/volume loops o    Gas transfer o    Static lung volumes o    Reversibility of airways obstruction with bronchodilators o    Field exercise tests o    Exhaled and nasal nitric oxide o    Exhaled carbon monoxide

Responsibility for policy and service development

• The post holder will contribute to the development of procedures by commenting on proposed changes to laboratory protocols and procedures, making their own suggestions when asked. •    They will liase with and report to medical staff and report pressures and problems within their area of responsibility to their manager

Responsibility for financial and/or physical resources

• Be responsible for the supervision, maintenance, calibration and general care of all sensitive lung function equipment. The post holder will help with the organisation of repairs and servicing to ensure quality of service and high safety levels.  •    They will also be responsible for the provision of CPAP equipment to patients, helping to maintain the database of CPAP equipment issued.  •    Report on the stock levels of consumables to their line manager and order temporary stock when necessary

Responsibility – staff management/leadership/training •    Assist with the training of less qualified and less experienced staff, including student physiologists, in aspects of pulmonary function testing and sleep medicine.

Duties in relation to information resources  •    The post holder will be responsible for inputting data on PC based laboratory systems and reporting the results of lung function tests to physicians and specialist nurses •    Assist with filing and posting the results of GP requested tests

Responsibility – research and development

• Participate in research, audit projects and clinical trials within the department.  •    They should keep abreast of developments in pulmonary physiology & sleep medicine and share knowledge learnt with colleagues.

Please refer to the job description for further details.