Senior Respiratory Physiologist
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Bournemouth, BH7 7DW
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
9 September 2026
9 days left
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Full-time Band 6 Senior Respiratory Physiologist to join our friendly and dedicated team at University Hospit...
- To perform a range of routine, complex diagnostic testing including appropriate interpretation when required.
- Deputise in the absence of the Lead Respiratory Physiologists
- Provide support and oversee work performed by more junior colleagues.
- Conduct quality assurance of work performed by more junior staff members.
- To triage appropriateness of Respiratory and Sleep referrals
- To conduct and report Sleep diagnostics with involvement in weekly Sleep MDT
- To actively contribute to interdepartmental teaching/training including mentoring/assessing students and junior staff
- Be responsible for maintaining departmental stock levels and appropriate ordering
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
Please note, this role requires cross site working.
UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously / independently
- Delivers and assesses training and education to junior staff
Desirable
- Experience of performing/interpreting Complex Respiratory diagnostics
- Experience of reporting/interpreting Complex Sleep diagnostics
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Clinical Physiology (Respiratory) or equivalent
- Relevant Professional Registration
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualifications
Skills
Essential
- IT literate
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Organisational skills
- Ability to follow established guidelines without supervision
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of post qualification continuing professional development
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent Communication skills
- Accountability - takes responsibility for own actions
- Flexibility and enthusiasm
- Ability to deal with sensitive information in a professional manner
- Ability to prioritise own workload in relation to the priorities of the department
- Uses initiative appropriately in the context of their role
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
27 August 2026
Last checked
31 August 2026
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