CDC Associate Physiologist (Respiratory/Sleep)
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This is a role for an Associate Physiologist within the Respiratory Investigations Unit (RIU) currently providing a range of diagnostic testing, invasive and non-invasive for both in-patients and outpatients at Wexham Park Hospital, King Edward VII Hospital, Heatherwood, Frimley Park Hospital and the soon to be opening Slough Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC).
The role will see the candidate largely positioned within the Slough CDC but some site rotation is expected.
The Slough CDC will be a brand-new purpose-built two floor health facility situated in the heart of Slough opening September 2025. The CDC will operate 7 days a week and will offer an extensive set of diagnostic services including imaging, cardio-respiratory, audiology, phlebotomy, and endoscopy to meet the healthcare needs of the local population and its surrounding areas.
The Respiratory Physiology service will run from 8am to 8pm Monday to Sunday and we are happy to accommodate flexible working patterns within this. Candidates should be aware of specific CDC working conditions which may include potentially 12‑hour days and weekend working.
Responsibilities
Perform a full range of routine and specialist procedures when required, with supervision, which requires a proficient level of theoretical knowledge and developed skills. Our patients will be of all ages and the procedures carried out will need to obtain high quality diagnostic information to provide accurate factual reports following analysis and interpretation of physiological data.
Routine investigations of respiratory functions include:
* Dynamic Lung volumes
* Maximal flow volume curves
* FeNo measurement
* Response to bronchodilators
* Static Lung volumes by helium dilution or whole body plethysmography
* Transfer factor for carbon monoxide using single breath Technique.
* Assessment of oxygen level using Pulse oximetry
* Assessment of respiratory impact of neuromuscular Dysfunction/Muscle pressure recordings
* Sleep study and analysing
* Earlobe capillary blood gas sampling for baseline blood gas analysis
Specialist investigations:
* Cardio‑pulmonary exercise testing
* Methacholine Challenge Testing
* CPAP set‑up
Work environment
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first‑class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work‑life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
Contact
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Peter Robinson Job title: Principal Respiratory Physiologist Email address: peter.robinson25@nhs.net Telephone number: 07951638064
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
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