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Respiratory & Sleep Clinical Physiologist/Scientist

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Job summary

Outpatient Network are currently looking forRespiratory & Sleep Clinical Physiologist/Scientist's to work in our insourcing clinics. Work is available on site or remotely and pay is dependant on experience. The service will be running for a 3 month period initially with potential to extend beyond.

Main duties of the job

  • Conducting Polysomnography (PSG): The respiratory physiologist assists with the setup and monitoring of sleep studies, ensuring accurate measurement of respiratory parameters such as airflow, oxygen levels, and respiratory effort throughout the night.

  • Monitoring and Interpreting Respiratory Data: During the study, they track and interpret key data like apnea-hypopnea index (AHI), oxygen desaturation, and respiratory patterns to assess the severity of sleep-disordered breathing.

  • Equipment Setup and Calibration: They are responsible for properly setting up and calibrating the equipment used in sleep studies, ensuring all respiratory sensors are correctly placed and functioning.

  • Patient Care and Comfort: Ensuring that patients are comfortable during the study, explaining procedures, and addressing any concerns, as well as providing ongoing support throughout the night.

  • Collaboration with Sleep Specialists: The respiratory physiologist works closely with sleep physicians and other healthcare providers to help interpret the data, contributing to a comprehensive diagnosis and treatment plan for conditions such as obstructive sleep apnea or central sleep apnea.

  • Data Review and Reporting: After the study, the respiratory physiologist reviews the collected data, identifies key findings, and prepares detailed reports for the sleep specialist to aid in diagnosis.

    • About us

    Outpatient Network is a clinical insourcing provider that supports NHS Trusts with reducing waiting times across an array of Medical, Surgical and Diagnostic specialties.

    Details

    Date posted

    20 January 2025

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    Depending on experience

    Contract

    Fixed term

    Duration

    3 months

    Working pattern

    Flexible working

    Reference number

    E0377-25-0002

    Job locations

    Challenge House

    Milton Keynes

    Buckinghamshire

    MK3 6DP


    Job description

    Job responsibilities

  • Conducting Polysomnography (PSG): The respiratory physiologist assists with the setup and monitoring of sleep studies, ensuring accurate measurement of respiratory parameters such as airflow, oxygen levels, and respiratory effort throughout the night.

  • Monitoring and Interpreting Respiratory Data: During the study, they track and interpret key data like apnea-hypopnea index (AHI), oxygen desaturation, and respiratory patterns to assess the severity of sleep-disordered breathing.

  • Equipment Setup and Calibration: They are responsible for properly setting up and calibrating the equipment used in sleep studies, ensuring all respiratory sensors are correctly placed and functioning.

  • Patient Care and Comfort: Ensuring that patients are comfortable during the study, explaining procedures, and addressing any concerns, as well as providing ongoing support throughout the night.

  • Collaboration with Sleep Specialists: The respiratory physiologist works closely with sleep physicians and other healthcare providers to help interpret the data, contributing to a comprehensive diagnosis and treatment plan for conditions such as obstructive sleep apnea or central sleep apnea.

  • Data Review and Reporting: After the study, the respiratory physiologist reviews the collected data, identifies key findings, and prepares detailed reports for the sleep specialist to aid in diagnosis.

    • Job description

    Job responsibilities

  • Conducting Polysomnography (PSG): The respiratory physiologist assists with the setup and monitoring of sleep studies, ensuring accurate measurement of respiratory parameters such as airflow, oxygen levels, and respiratory effort throughout the night.

  • Monitoring and Interpreting Respiratory Data: During the study, they track and interpret key data like apnea-hypopnea index (AHI), oxygen desaturation, and respiratory patterns to assess the severity of sleep-disordered breathing.

  • Equipment Setup and Calibration: They are responsible for properly setting up and calibrating the equipment used in sleep studies, ensuring all respiratory sensors are correctly placed and functioning.

  • Patient Care and Comfort: Ensuring that patients are comfortable during the study, explaining procedures, and addressing any concerns, as well as providing ongoing support throughout the night.

  • Collaboration with Sleep Specialists: The respiratory physiologist works closely with sleep physicians and other healthcare providers to help interpret the data, contributing to a comprehensive diagnosis and treatment plan for conditions such as obstructive sleep apnea or central sleep apnea.

  • Data Review and Reporting: After the study, the respiratory physiologist reviews the collected data, identifies key findings, and prepares detailed reports for the sleep specialist to aid in diagnosis.

    • Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • BSc (Hons) in Clinical Physiology, Healthcare Science (Respiratory & Sleep), or an equivalent degree in a related physiology-based subject (e.g., Sport Science).
    • Professional registration with AHCS or HCPC.
    • ARTP Practitioner qualification (formerly ARTP Part 1).
    • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

    Desirable

    • Postgraduate qualifications in Respiratory & Sleep Physiology, such as:
    • Scientist Training Programme (STP)
    • Postgraduate Certificate in Sleep Medicine
    • Graduate Diploma in Respiratory Physiology

    Experience

    Essential

    • Demonstrable experience in respiratory and sleep diagnostics, including:
    • Lung function testing: Spirometry, bronchodilator response, fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO), gas transfer, static lung volumes (via body plethysmography and gas dilution methods), and airways resistance.
    • Capillary blood gas analysis, including sampling and interpretation.
    • Sleep diagnostics, such as multichannel sleep studies and overnight oximetry.
    • Treatment modalities, including:
    • Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)
    • Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) initiation and monitoring
    • Long-term oxygen therapy (LTOT)
    • Ability to perform and interpret lung function and sleep investigations independently.
    • Experience in training and mentoring junior staff.
    • Proven involvement in service improvement initiatives, audits, or research projects.
    • Sound knowledge of ARTP guidelines, including acceptability and reproducibility criteria.
    • Understanding of relevant national and international guidelines, including NICE, ATS/ERS, AASM.

    Desirable

    • Previous involvement in laboratory management or service development.
    • Experience using NHS reporting systems and hospital software.
    • Familiarity with various manufacturers software for lung function and sleep diagnostics/treatments.
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • BSc (Hons) in Clinical Physiology, Healthcare Science (Respiratory & Sleep), or an equivalent degree in a related physiology-based subject (e.g., Sport Science).
    • Professional registration with AHCS or HCPC.
    • ARTP Practitioner qualification (formerly ARTP Part 1).
    • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

    Desirable

    • Postgraduate qualifications in Respiratory & Sleep Physiology, such as:
    • Scientist Training Programme (STP)
    • Postgraduate Certificate in Sleep Medicine
    • Graduate Diploma in Respiratory Physiology

    Experience

    Essential

    • Demonstrable experience in respiratory and sleep diagnostics, including:
    • Lung function testing: Spirometry, bronchodilator response, fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO), gas transfer, static lung volumes (via body plethysmography and gas dilution methods), and airways resistance.
    • Capillary blood gas analysis, including sampling and interpretation.
    • Sleep diagnostics, such as multichannel sleep studies and overnight oximetry.
    • Treatment modalities, including:
    • Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)
    • Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) initiation and monitoring
    • Long-term oxygen therapy (LTOT)
    • Ability to perform and interpret lung function and sleep investigations independently.
    • Experience in training and mentoring junior staff.
    • Proven involvement in service improvement initiatives, audits, or research projects.
    • Sound knowledge of ARTP guidelines, including acceptability and reproducibility criteria.
    • Understanding of relevant national and international guidelines, including NICE, ATS/ERS, AASM.

    Desirable

    • Previous involvement in laboratory management or service development.
    • Experience using NHS reporting systems and hospital software.
    • Familiarity with various manufacturers software for lung function and sleep diagnostics/treatments.

    Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Additional information

    Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Outpatient Network

    Address

    Challenge House

    Milton Keynes

    Buckinghamshire

    MK3 6DP


    Employer's website

    https://www.outpatient.network/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Outpatient Network

    Address

    Challenge House

    Milton Keynes

    Buckinghamshire

    MK3 6DP


    Employer's website

    https://www.outpatient.network/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Client Service Manager

    Samantha Finlay

    samantha.finlay@outpatient.network

    03332409693

    Details

    Date posted

    20 January 2025

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    Depending on experience

    Contract

    Fixed term

    Duration

    3 months

    Working pattern

    Flexible working

    Reference number

    E0377-25-0002

    Job locations

    Challenge House

    Milton Keynes

    Buckinghamshire

    MK3 6DP


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