Specialised Paediatric Respiratory Physiologist

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Specialised Respiratory Physiologist to join the paediatric respiratory physiology team. The successful candidate will be skilled in performing a range of respiratory function and sleep investigations, with the knowledge and expertise to interpret and report test findings.

This role has been created to support Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) pathways. The post holder will be required to deliver services predominantly at Leicester Royal Infirmary Hospital and Hinckley CDC.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will perform a wide range of paediatric respiratory and sleep investigations across outpatient clinics and ward settings. These include spirometry, bronchodilator response testing, full pulmonary function tests using body plethysmography and transfer factor, bronchial challenge tests, cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET), multiple breath nitrogen washout testing, induced sputum, exhaled nitric oxide testing,  hypoxic challenge tests, hyperventilation studies and earlobe capillary sampling. The role also involves setting up, downloading and analysing overnight saturation, capnography and multi-channel sleep studies.

In addition to clinical duties, the post holder will contribute to service delivery and development by supporting departmental audits, assessing new diagnostic equipment and participating in research and development projects, including clinical and non-clinical trials. The role will also involve contributing to service improvement initiatives and supporting the development of other staff.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We welcome applications from enthusiastic and motivated candidates interested in developing their skills within a supportive and expanding service. Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to arrange an informal visit to the department to meet the team, learn more about the service and discuss the role.