Assistant Respiratory Physiologist | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 11 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,937 - £26,598 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 September 2025 |
| Location: | Leicester, LE3 9QP |
| Company: | University Hospitals of Leicester |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7372032/358-7372032-RRC |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Respiratory Physiologist post based in the Respiratory Physiology Unit at Glenfield Hospital in Leicestershire.
If you are scientifically minded with appropriate qualifications and have
experience of working with the general public this is an ideal opportunity for you.
This post requires the individual to be scientifically minded, enthusiastic, motivated and possesses excellent communication and organisational skills as well as a keen eye for detail, and the ability to accurately record and input information.
The Assistant Respiratory Physiologist will be responsible for performing routine spirometry tests, reversibility studies, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring and sleep diagnostic testing. They will also be expected to undertake administrative work and infection prevention within these clinical areas.
No previous experience is necessary as full training will be given, however, the successful candidate should demonstrate an understanding of the role. Therefore all interested candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the department
• The job holder will undertake a range of respiratory, sleep and BP investigations to a high standard.
• To assist more senior colleagues in other areas of physiological measurements i.e. cardio-pulmonary exercise testing
• To undertake the maintenance and stock control of patient equipment the department provides i.e. nebulisers, CPAP, NIV
• Ensure all equipment and resources are maintained to required standards and adhere to both Health and Safety and Infection Prevention policies
• Responsible for ensuring the technical accuracy of equipment, maintaining quality test procedures and producing accurate reports
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:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
• Involved with maintaining clinical standards, evidence based practice within the specialty
• Assist with clinical supervision and training of technical staff and other professionals, across disciplines
• Measurement of routine spirometry with reversibility studies and FeNO, both within the department but also at our drive-through facility on-site
• Perform blood gas analysis to assess patient’s respiratory status
• The issue and download of 24hour ambulatory blood pressure monitors, to patients that are being assessed for hypertension, or that may need their medication adjusting
• The setting up of and the issue of overnight sleep studies, to assess for conditions such as obstructive sleep apnoea
• Prepare patients and assist more senior practitioners/physiologists with cardiopulmonary exercise testing on adult patients
• Assist in the oesophageal laboratory, setting up equipment incorporating aseptic techniques in preparation for measurements, assisting during the procedure and cleaning all reusable equipment according to local protocols at the end of the procedure
• To maintain and ensure the accuracy of all equipment databases (i.e. AIMS, TIARA, AirView) used within the equipment maintenance room, including the preventative maintenance of equipment
• To troubleshoot equipment faults and, if required, to organise equipment repair in order to maintain an efficient service
• Ensuring all equipment within the equipment maintenance room is quarantined, reset and cleaned accordingly to local infection control policies, updating any relevant databases
• Deal with queries that come to the equipment maintenance room, within the scope of the role
• Oversee the quality assurance of the departments resus trolley and ordering of consumables
• To actively participate in the sharing of skills and experience associated with each specialty aiding the spread of good practice throughout the team.
• Facilitate a culture of quality, continuous innovation, improvement and productivity within the specialty, through the process of continuing professional development (CPD)
• Ability to multi-task and cope with constant change and interruptions.
• Act accordingly when exposed to distressing or emotional circumstances when dealing directly with patients and/or their relative
This advert closes on Monday 25 Aug 2025