Bank Respiratory Physiologist

As a Respiratory Physiologist, you will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive respiratory diagnostic service, including:

• Performing and interpreting a full range of routine respiratory investigations.
• Conducting Full Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) including:
+ Slow Spirometry + Forced Spirometry + Gas Transfer Testing (DLCO) + Body Plethysmography (Body Box) + Respiratory Muscle Strength Testing (MIP/MEP and SNIP) + Bronchodilator Reversibility Testing + Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide (FeNO) Testing + Six Minute Walk Tests
• Assessing patients and obtaining relevant clinical information to support diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Explaining procedures clearly to patients, obtaining informed consent and providing reassurance throughout the investigation process.
• Monitoring patient wellbeing during diagnostic procedures and responding appropriately to any complications or concerns.
• Interpreting and documenting test results accurately, communicating significant findings to the wider clinical team as required.
• Maintaining accurate patient records in line with departmental, clinical and regulatory requirements.
• Ensuring all respiratory diagnostic equipment is maintained, calibrated, quality assured and compliant with infection prevention and control standards.
• Working collaboratively with consultants, nursing teams and multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver excellent patient outcomes.
• Promoting best practice, patient safety, equality and dignity in all aspects of care delivery.
  
  At Spire Healthcare, caring is our passion, and our vision is to be recognised as a world class healthcare business. Were committed to looking after people, both patients and colleagues.
Spire Bushey Hospital is one of North London and Hertfordshires leading private hospitals, with an excellent reputation for delivering high quality private hospital treatment. All of our consultants are highly experienced and many enjoy national and international reputations. The hospital offers a premium service in key areas of complex healthcare including orthopaedics, neurology, spinal, general, cardiac care, and gynaecology. Spire Bushey Hospital forms part of a 4 site portfolio, and is supported by and works alongside Spire Bushey Diagnostic Centre, Elstree Cancer Centre and Spire Pathology Centre based on Centennial Park in Elstree - just 5 minutes from the main hospital site., Spire Bushey Hospital is one of North London and Hertfordshire's leading private hospitals, with an excellent reputation for delivering high quality private hospital treatment. All of our consultants are highly experienced and many enjoy national and international reputations. The hospital offers a premium service in key areas of complex healthcare including orthopaedics, neurology, spinal, general, cardiac care, and gynaecology.