Specialised Paediatric Respiratory Physiologist

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Specialised Respiratory Physiologist to join the paediatric respiratory physiology team. The successful candidate will be skilled in performing a range of respiratory function and sleep investigations, with the knowledge and expertise to interpret and report test findings., The post holder will perform a wide range of paediatric respiratory and sleep investigations across outpatient clinics and ward settings. These include spirometry, bronchodilator response testing, full pulmonary function tests using body plethysmography and transfer factor, bronchial challenge tests, cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET), multiple breath nitrogen washout testing, induced sputum, exhaled nitric oxide testing, hypoxic challenge tests, hyperventilation studies and earlobe capillary sampling. The role also involves setting up, downloading and analysing overnight saturation, capnography and multi-channel sleep studies. In addition to clinical duties, the post holder will contribute to service delivery and development by supporting departmental audits, assessing new diagnostic equipment and participating in research and development projects, including clinical and non-clinical trials. The role will also involve contributing to service improvement initiatives and supporting the development of other staff.

This role has been created to support Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) pathways. The post holder will be required to deliver services predominantly at Leicester Royal Infirmary Hospital and Hinckley CDC., Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve. About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk