Specialised Paediatric Respiratory Physiologist
The closing date is 08 May 2026
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.
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.
Main duties of the job
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.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
* BSc Degree in Clinical Physiology (Respiratory) or equivalent
* Basic life support in adults & Paediatrics.
* HCPC / RCCP registration
Experience
* 2 years' experience working within Paediatric/Adult Respiratory Physiology department.
* Knowledge and practical experience of routine and complex lung function and sleep investigations.
Communication and relationship skills
* Must be able to communicate effectively with colleagues and other work professionals.
* Possess good customer care skills.
* Ability to work as part of a team and to show initiative when working alone.
* Evidence of supervision, teaching and training.
Analytical and Judgement skills
* Ability to analyse and interpret results as well as solving technical problems.
* Shows evidence of working with attention to detail.
Planning and organisation skills
* Able to prioritise and manage own tasks and workload accordingly, ensuring tasks are completed to specified standards and timescales.
* Must be flexible and able to deal with constantly changing workload and priorities to meet the needs of the clinical service.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
* Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
* All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others.
Other requirements specific to the role
* Willingness to work flexibly, as required for the team.
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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