Respiratory Physiologist

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a full-time Respiratory Physiologist at the Respiratory Investigations Department at Kettering General Hospital, part of the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group.

This role will involve undertaking a range of respiratory diagnostic tests, including full PFTs (spirometry, gas transfer and body plethysmography), interpreting results and producing reports.

The successful applicant will support the Respiratory Investigations team in its continuing development. This may include some lone working at the newly established Corby Diagnostic Centre.

Main duties of the job

To perform full PFTs - including spirometry, gas transfer and body plethysmographyTo perform spirometry with FeNO and bronchodilator responseTo set-up, give out and upload data from sleep diagnostic devices (WatchPAT)To obtain relevant patient history and consider contraindications for testingTo make decisions regarding patient suitability for testing, when to conduct limited testing and when to terminate testingTo obtain good quality results - well performed and repeatable - from patients, requiring good communication skillsTo interpret results correctly and produce a well written report, requiring good understanding of national guidelines and local SOPsTo maintain inventory and manage consumablesTo liaise with the Chief Respiratory Physiologist where requiredTo support the continuous development of Respiratory Services at Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals, part of the UHN Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group, and Corby CDCTo advise other Healthcare ProfessionalsTo support and train junior members of staffTo be involved in audit and research programs where necessaryTo take personal responsibility for compliance with all Trust and Departmental infection control policies and procedures

About us

**Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications**

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital NHSTrust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Integrity
• Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential.

The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Please see the detailed job description and person specification attached to review the comprehensive requirements for this role.

Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

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