Senior Chief Respiratory Physiologist
| Posting date: | 26 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £55,690.00 to £62,682.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £55690.00 - £62682.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 February 2026 |
| Location: | Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9430-26-0057 |
Summary
To have responsibility for the provision and quality of all aspects of the Respiratory Physiology service for Milton Keynes University Hospital. This would include the management and development of the services, staff and facilities at the Hospital. To undertake a wide range of both simple and highly complex procedures in Lung Function (Respiratory Physiology). To undertake the interpretation of results and the provision of reports on simple and highly complex assessments in Lung Function (Respiratory Physiology). To manage the CPAP service for new and repatriated patients. Participates in (and may initiate) quality assurance, lead audit and research and development programs. Overview of Responsibilities Has a responsibility for the provision of an efficient and high quality service in the field of Respiratory Physiology and the provision of the very best care for patients during their stay in the department Undertakes, analyses and reports on a range of highly complex assessments of lung function in patients with a wide range of disorders, through delivery of highly specialist non-medical outpatient clinics, plan, perform and interpret a range of highly complex Lung Function investigations to a high level of competence on patients, regularly using complex software, and where appropriate initiate the next stage of clinical management. Ensure the data/reports are compiled by team and storaged efficiently. To carry out and document scheduled calibration, maintenance and quality control procedures for any equipment used to ensure that equipment is functioning to agreed standards, providing accurate and safe performance. Specific Responsibilities To undertake a wide range of both simple and highly complex procedures in Lung Function (Respiratory Physiology) To continually monitor and maintain high professional standards of Respiratory/Sleep Physiology Services to patients and to initiate remedial action where necessary. To implement policy for own work area and propose change of working practices and procedures in other areas, to ensure service development. To provide expert technical advice on Respiratory Diagnostics for medical and technical professionals, nurses and others. Planning and Organisational Skills Rota Management To create and share Rotas with team, ensuring all members of staff are allocated to a clinic on a fair, rotational basis according to service needs and skill-mix Leave approval Approve requests for Annual Leave and Study Leave ensuring service delivery is not compromised Clinic templates Create clinic templates efficiently utilising staff and resources available. Planning and organizing a number of complex activities which require dynamic adjustments depending on the waiting list and the type of procedures/diagnostics required. Communication 1) Works collaboratively with colleagues, other professionals and agencies to ensure service(s) meet changing healthcare needs. 2) Provide leadership and support to Respiratory Physiology staff in dealing with difficult and conflicting situations including those that are of a clinical/professional nature. 3) Communicates complex information, which may be sensitive and/or contentious, to patients and their carers. Please refer to the job description for further details.