Respiratory Physiologist

Kettering General Hospital; Kettering; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Hospital in the UK is seeking a full-time Respiratory Physiologist for its Respiratory Investigations Department. The role involves performing and interpreting various pulmonary function tests, ensuring quality results, and training junior staff. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and experience in respiratory diagnostics. This is a great opportunity to join a team dedicated to respiratory health.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform full PFTs and various spirometry tests.
• Strong communication skills with patients.
• Experience in interpreting test results.

Responsibilities

• Perform full PFTs – spirometry, gas transfer and body plethysmography.
• Interpret results accurately and produce well-written reports.
• Support and train junior staff members.

Skills

Spirometry

Patient communication

Data interpretation

Job description

Overview

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

Responsibilities

• Perform full PFTs – spirometry, gas transfer and body plethysmography.
• Conduct spirometry with FeNO and bronchodilator response.
• Set‑up, distribute and upload data from sleep diagnostic devices (WatchPAT).
• Obtain relevant patient history and consider contraindications for testing.
• Make decisions regarding patient suitability for testing, when to conduct limited testing and when to terminate testing.
• Ensure good quality, repeatable results through effective communication with patients.
• Interpret results accurately and produce well‑written reports, following national guidelines and local SOPs.
• Maintain inventory and manage consumables.
• Liaise with the Chief Respiratory Physiologist where required.
• Support continuous development of Respiratory Services at Kettering, Northampton and Corby CDC.
• Advise other Healthcare Professionals.
• Support and train junior staff members.
• Participate in audit and research programmes.
• Take personal responsibility for compliance with Trust and Departmental infection control policies.

Application

Apply as soon as possible; the advert may close early if sufficient applications are received.

Diversity

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust welcomes applications from all protected groups and supports colleagues from diverse backgrounds.