This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Respiratory Physiologist who is excited by the prospect of helping establish and develop a first-class respiratory diagnostic service within a brand-new private hospital.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

Independently perform and support a range of specialist respiratory investigations including:

• Spirometry.
• Full Lung Function Testing.
• Reversibility Studies.
• Home Sleep Studies.
• Bronchial Provocation Testing.
• Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET).
• Assessment of complex respiratory cases across a broad spectrum of pathology.

Working closely with Consultant Respiratory Physicians, you will contribute to accurate diagnosis and support the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based patient care.

Service Leadership

You will:

• Support the day-to-day running of respiratory clinics.
• Contribute to the development of highly specialised respiratory services.
• Participate in audit and quality improvement initiatives.
• Collect and analyse departmental statistics where appropriate.
• Support the smooth and efficient flow of patients through the department.
• Promote safe and effective patient pathways.
• Maintain compliance with CQC standards and organisational policies.

Education and Training

You will:

• Support trainee and student physiologists.
• Assist colleagues with learning and enhancing their skills.
• Promote in-house learning and professional development.
• Support orientation and induction of new starters.
• Act as a positive role model within the outpatient team.

Patient-Centred Care

You will:

• Deliver safe, compassionate and individualised care.
• Explain complex procedures clearly to patients and relatives.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of respiratory investigations, associated drugs, risks and contraindications.
• Provide reassurance and emotional support when required.
• Manage difficult situations and patient distress professionally.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition or emergency situations.
• Maintain dignity, confidentiality and privacy at all times.
• Support a positive patient experience throughout the outpatient journey.

Governance and Quality

You will:

• Adhere to information governance and GDPR requirements.
• Participate in audits and quality assurance activities.
• Promote infection prevention and safeguarding principles.
• Report incidents, complaints and near misses appropriately.
• Support continuous service improvement initiatives.
• Maintain a safe, clean and well-organised clinical environment.
• Uphold professional accountability and represent the organisation positively.

What Can You Bring?

Essential

• Degree in Clinical Physiology or Healthcare Science or equivalent.
• ARTP Part 1 and Part 2 professional examination qualifications.
• Minimum two years post-qualification experience.
• Proven experience independently performing a range of respiratory investigations.
• Experience undertaking spirometry and full lung function testing.
• Experience with reversibility studies, home sleep studies, bronchial provocation testing and CPET.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional patient care.

Desirable

• RCCP or AHCS registration.
• Experience delivering in-house training programmes.
• Experience supervising trainee physiologists.
• Experience supporting service development and quality improvement initiatives.

Personal Attributes

You will demonstrate:

• Calm and professional decision-making under pressure.
• Excellent prioritisation and problem-solving abilities.
• Adaptability and flexibility.
• Strong team-working skills.
• Compassion and empathy.
• Professionalism and integrity.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Most importantly, you will embody the Welbeck values of:

• Collaboration – harnessing strength in difference.
• Ambition – seeing beyond the now.
• Kindness – supporting others.
• Empowerment – unleashing potential.

Working Pattern

Full-time permanent position. Outpatient-based role. Opportunity to work alongside leading Consultant Respiratory Physicians. Exposure to a broad range of specialist respiratory diagnostics. Be part of the launch and growth of an exciting new service within a state-of-the-art private hospital.

What's In It For You?

• Salary up to £50,000 depending on experience.
• Excellent work-life balance.
• Professional registration fees paid annually.
• Personal Development Plan.
• 27 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Eye Care Support.
• Annual Flu Vaccination.
• Private Pension.
• Season Ticket Loan / Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• A range of policies supporting health and wellbeing.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.

Want to Apply or Find Out More?

Once you submit your CV, a member of the team will be in contact within five working days to provide feedback and arrange an informal discussion.

For a confidential conversation regarding the opportunity, please contact:

Carina Walker ☎️ 02393 877 350
📧 cwalker@compassltd.co.uk

Please note that further information may be limited without a copy of your CV.

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