About this role
Job summary West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking to appoint one substantive, full-time Band 6 Senior Physiologists in Respiratory Medicine to join our dynamic and supportive Respiratory team. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Highly Specialised Respiratory Physiologist to join our team in the established Pulmonary Function Unit at West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust. The candidate should hold a BSc degree in Clinical Physiology or significant experience working in a Respiratory physiology department performing Full lung function tests Have as a minimum relevant professional qualification ARTP Associate Examination . Including completed IRCP portfolio (part 2 or 3 desirable) Experience working in a pulmonary function laboratory is required and they should be registered with ACHS/RCCP or eligible for registration. Research and audits are encouraged and supported by the department, with experience of both being desirable. Candidate should have completed Spirometry performing and reporting certificate and be on the national Spirometry register. The successful post holders will support the Respiratory Physiology Service in delivering high-quality respiratory diagnostics and sleep therapies to the West Hertfordshire population across our three hospital sites.
Main duties of the job The post holder will work closely with clinical staff to provide a high-quality respiratory service across the Trust, theywill run independent clinics for the assessment and management of patients with respiratory conditions, including asthma, breathlessness, and sleep disorders. Responsibilities include patient diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow-up, requiring a high level of autonomy and clinical expertise. The role may involve significant contributions to Follow-up of patients on biologic medications for complex asthma. The post holder will perform a wide range of respiratory investigations, including but not limited to: o Full lung function testing (spirometry, static lung volume, gas transfer) o Exercise oximetry (6MWT, cycle ergometry) o Reversibility testing o Respiratory muscle testing o Challenge tests (e.g., Mannitol, exercise-induced asthma) o Multichannel home sleep study analysis and reporting o Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPEX) The post holder will interpret results and produce precise test reports, including autonomous reporting of CPEX and sleep studies without direct consultant oversight. The post holder will provide support to junior trainees and other healthcare professionals, ensuring safe practice, professional development, and maintenance of high clinical standards. This includes supporting competency assessment, with particular emphasis on spirometry quality assurance, in line with ARTP standards.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.
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Job description Job responsibilities
Management ResponsibilityThe post holder will be professionally accountable to the Chief Respiratory Physiologist, Alex Newland-Smith.
Working PatternThis is a full-time position, working across all Trust sites.Further details are available in the full Job Description and Person Specification document.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications Essential
BSc Clinical Physiology/ PTP graduate diploma or significant experience working in a Respiratory Physiology department performing full lung function tests. ARTP Spirometry Performing and Reporting certificate ARTP Associate Examination 1. Including completed IRCP portfolio
Desirable
RCCP registration ARTP/ ERS membership On National Spirometry Register ARTP Associate Examination level 2 or 3 NHS experience BLS/ILS
Knowledge and experience Essential
A thorough understanding of respiratory physiology Performing ECGs Evidence of continual professional development Attendance of professional scientific meetings and training courses.
Desirable
Experience of diagnosing and treating OSA Allergy testing Previous CPET experience Previously undertaken research/ audit
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.
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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 West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address Watford General Hospital
Watford
WD18 0HB
Employer's website http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)