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- Tasks: Join a multi-disciplinary team to deliver respiratory and sleep diagnostic services.
- Company: Dorset County Hospital is a leading healthcare provider in a vibrant community.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, full training, and opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on patient care while working in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: A Clinical Physiology Degree or equivalent experience is essential.
- Other info: Flexible working across multiple locations in beautiful Dorset.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 52000 £ per year.
Chief Respiratory and Sleep Clinical Physiologist / Clinical Scientist
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Job Summary
The Department of Respiratory Medicine is seeking an experienced respiratory and sleep clinical physiologist / Clinical Scientist to join our friendly multi-disciplinary team and help deliver a comprehensive respiratory and sleep diagnostic service for the population of West Dorset and CPAP for the county of Dorset.
Job Summary
The Department of Respiratory Medicine is seeking an experienced respiratory and sleep clinical physiologist / Clinical Scientist to join our friendly multi-disciplinary team and help deliver a comprehensive respiratory and sleep diagnostic service for the population of West Dorset and CPAP for the county of Dorset.
The department provides a broad range of respiratory physiological measurements including full PFT\’s (using Vyaire equipment and including whole body plethysmography), FeNO and exhaled CO monitoring, walk tests, arterial, venous and capillary blood gas measurements and interpretation, shunt fraction tests, CPET, skin prick testing, methacholine & hypoxic challenges and oxygen assessments. Full training and support can be given to the right applicant if they are not fully competent in all of these measurements.
We also provide a pan-Dorset CPAP service and so experience of performing and analysing respiratory polygraphy sleep studies and CPAP set-up and reviews would be necessary and further training can be provided.
Main duties of the job
The holder of this post will be responsible for providing and overseeing the full range of pulmonary function tests. They would be expected to perform CPET so will need to have had experience of this diagnostic test and ideally ECG monitoring and interpretation, but training and development can be given if the right applicant is not fully competent in this.
They will also be able to perform, analyse and report on respiratory polygraphy sleep studies. A part of this role is also to support the pan-Dorset CPAP service, which includes service organisation, performing and overseeing CPAP set-ups and reviews, and support in delivering service objectives across multiple sites.
They will need to liaise with patients, carers and other healthcare professionals (within secondary care and across primary care networks) to provide and improve the delivery of respiratory and services.
The ideal applicant will need to be efficient, organised and flexible to be able to cope with varying demands on their time and skills. The successful applicant would have a Clinical Physiology Degree (Respiratory), or equivalent, will need to demonstrate experience in advanced lung function procedures and be registered or eligible for registration under the RCCP/AHCS or HCPC.
The post will be based in the Department of Respiratory Medicine at Dorset County Hospital though the post holder may be expected to work at other locations around the county.
About Us
Dorset County Hospital is situated on the outskirts of Dorchester, a thriving county town in the heart of Thomas Hardy country. The area has some of the best schools in the country and with Poole and Bournemouth within easy travelling distance there are excellent shopping and entertainment facilities on offer. Nearby is the award winning world heritage coastline with its famous Chesil Beach and in 2012 Weymouth and Portland hosted the sailing events for the Olympic Games.
Details
Date posted
27 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
405-25-HS295CRSCP
Job locations
Dorset County Hospital
Williams Avenue
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To work as part of the multi-disciplinary respiratory medicine team to provide and develop a comprehensive and efficient service of the highest quality. The job role will be split between respiratory and sleep/CPAP specialisms, with the time allocation at each specialism to be determined.
From a respiratory perspective, you will oversee the delivery the full range of pulmonary function diagnostics (including cardio-pulmonary exercise testing, oxygen assessments and bronchial challenge testing). This should include presenting and checking results, writing reports and clinical interpretation of the results.
From a sleep/CPAP perspective, you would be required to support the efficient management of sleep diagnostics and CPAP delivery by overseeing the performance and analysis of investigations (such as respiratory polygraphy) and initiate and monitor therapeutic interventions (such as CPAP). It may also be necessary to perform these tasks to help cover staff leave or during periods of high activity levels.
To supervise and train students & other members of healthcare staff; providing support and training in all aspects of respiratory & sleep diagnostics.
To develop service protocols and processes towards the necessary standards required for IQIPS accreditation, which should be a 3-5 year goal.
Respiratory & Sleep Investigations
- To be able to perform Respiratory Polygraphy Sleep Studies & Overnight Oximetry Studies and interpret as necessary including triaging referrals and taking clinical history.
- To recommend treatment options in accordance with treatment pathways including initiating and monitoring CPAP therapy, when necessary
- To perform a broad range of lung function investigations and interpret as necessary. (including Spirometry, Full PFTs inc. Whole Body Plethysmography, Methacholine Challenge Tests, various Exercise Tests, etc.).
- To run and oversee the Physiologist-Led ILD clinics.
- To produce technically accurate results in accordance with local and national guidelines, including safety and infection control.
- Be competent in manipulating lung function and other computer software to ensure accurate results and clear reports.
- Administrative duties, including stock control and managing inpatient and outpatient appointments. Allocating resources, including staff, to ensure their efficient use.
- Be responsible for the maintenance, quality assurance, calibration and infection control of all lung function and, when necessary, sleep equipment.
Professional
- Maintain a high standard of clinical practice by developing own knowledge and skills including CPD and registration.
- To recognise the limits of your abilities and therefore be able to ask questions of your line manager.
- To be reliable, punctual and flexible at all times and maintain a smart appearance.
- To participate in departmental audit and research projects including publication at national level.
Teaching & Training
- To provide education and training to other healthcare professionals and students (physiologists, nurses, physiotherapists, etc)
- To deliver training and advice on spirometry and any other respiratory diagnostic procedures being performed in other areas (including primary care).
- To attend and present at departmental educational meetings
Departmental
- To contribute to, and actively lead in, areas for service development including regular department meetings.
- Develop and review departmental protocols and guidelines in accordance with published evidence and best practice.
- To assist with the daily administrative duties and maintenance of departmental records.
- Inputting data and generating reports from the various departmental databases.
- Appropriate use of hospital information systems including timely uploading of test results.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as part of the multi-disciplinary respiratory medicine team to provide and develop a comprehensive and efficient service of the highest quality. The job role will be split between respiratory and sleep/CPAP specialisms, with the time allocation at each specialism to be determined.
From a respiratory perspective, you will oversee the delivery the full range of pulmonary function diagnostics (including cardio-pulmonary exercise testing, oxygen assessments and bronchial challenge testing). This should include presenting and checking results, writing reports and clinical interpretation of the results.
From a sleep/CPAP perspective, you would be required to support the efficient management of sleep diagnostics and CPAP delivery by overseeing the performance and analysis of investigations (such as respiratory polygraphy) and initiate and monitor therapeutic interventions (such as CPAP). It may also be necessary to perform these tasks to help cover staff leave or during periods of high activity levels.
To supervise and train students & other members of healthcare staff; providing support and training in all aspects of respiratory & sleep diagnostics.
To develop service protocols and processes towards the necessary standards required for IQIPS accreditation, which should be a 3-5 year goal.
Respiratory & Sleep Investigations
- To be able to perform Respiratory Polygraphy Sleep Studies & Overnight Oximetry Studies and interpret as necessary including triaging referrals and taking clinical history.
- To recommend treatment options in accordance with treatment pathways including initiating and monitoring CPAP therapy, when necessary
- To perform a broad range of lung function investigations and interpret as necessary. (including Spirometry, Full PFTs inc. Whole Body Plethysmography, Methacholine Challenge Tests, various Exercise Tests, etc.).
- To run and oversee the Physiologist-Led ILD clinics.
- To produce technically accurate results in accordance with local and national guidelines, including safety and infection control.
- Be competent in manipulating lung function and other computer software to ensure accurate results and clear reports.
- Administrative duties, including stock control and managing inpatient and outpatient appointments. Allocating resources, including staff, to ensure their efficient use.
- Be responsible for the maintenance, quality assurance, calibration and infection control of all lung function and, when necessary, sleep equipment.
Professional
- Maintain a high standard of clinical practice by developing own knowledge and skills including CPD and registration.
- To recognise the limits of your abilities and therefore be able to ask questions of your line manager.
- To be reliable, punctual and flexible at all times and maintain a smart appearance.
- To participate in departmental audit and research projects including publication at national level.
Teaching & Training
- To provide education and training to other healthcare professionals and students (physiologists, nurses, physiotherapists, etc)
- To deliver training and advice on spirometry and any other respiratory diagnostic procedures being performed in other areas (including primary care).
- To attend and present at departmental educational meetings
Departmental
- To contribute to, and actively lead in, areas for service development including regular department meetings.
- Develop and review departmental protocols and guidelines in accordance with published evidence and best practice.
- To assist with the daily administrative duties and maintenance of departmental records.
- Inputting data and generating reports from the various departmental databases.
- Appropriate use of hospital information systems including timely uploading of test results.
Person Specification
Essential
Education, Qualifications & Training
- BSc Clinical Respiratory Physiology, Healthcare Science, or suitable equivalent
- ARTP Part 1 & 2 or equivalent
- Basic Life Support training
Desirable
- ARTP Blood Gas Sampling & Analysis certificate
- ARTP Pulse Oximetry & Polygraphy certificate
- ARTP Advanced CPAP Practitioner certificate
- Registered or eligible to register with RCCP/HCPC/AHCS or equivalent
- MSc in a closely associated subject or equivalent workplace experience
- Mentorship or clinical assessor\’s qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Thorough understanding of respiratory physiology and physiological diagnostic tests, sleep studies, and CPAP therapy, and able to work in these areas independently
- Minimum 3 years of working in a respiratory, sleep medicine, or ventilation service
- Experience of training, mentoring, and supervising junior staff
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
Desirable
- Experience in service development
- Experience of working in a busy outpatient environment
- Able to teach clinical skills, undertake clinical assessments of skills, and provide constructive feedback to trainees
- Knowledge of local and national NHS plans and strategies
- Experience of managing a team
- Excellent IT skills
Essential
Skills & Abilities
- Holds or willing to work towards gaining required professional qualifications
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- Commitment to upholding values of respect, dignity, integrity, safety, teamwork, compassion, excellence, and inclusivity
- Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Excellent communication skills, able to adapt communication approach to suit situation
- Good understanding of when to seek help or escalate to senior staff
- Good organisation and attention to detail
Desirable
- Innovative and creative approach to problem solving
- Able to apply learning and experience to new situations
- Enthusiastic about developing a new service
- Able to take part in expanded working hours
- Able to prioritise own workload
- Good fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination
- Able to travel to work at other sites across Dorset
Person Specification
Essential
- Holds or willing to work towards gaining required professional qualifications
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- Commitment to upholding values of respect, dignity, integrity, safety, teamwork, compassion, excellence, and inclusivity
- Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Excellent communication skills, able to adapt communication approach to suit situation
- Good understanding of when to seek help or escalate to senior staff
- Good organisation and attention to detail
Desirable
- Innovative and creative approach to problem solving
- Able to apply learning and experience to new situations
- Enthusiastic about developing a new service
- Able to take part in expanded working hours
- Able to prioritise own workload
- Good fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination
- Able to travel to work at other sites across Dorset
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Dorset County Hospital
Williams Avenue
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
Employer\’s website
https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Dorset County Hospital
Williams Avenue
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
Employer\’s website
https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Seniority level
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
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Employment type
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✨Tip Number 1
Familiarise yourself with the specific respiratory and sleep diagnostic tests mentioned in the job description. Understanding procedures like CPET, PFTs, and respiratory polygraphy will help you speak confidently about your experience during interviews.
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Tailor Your CV: Make sure your CV highlights relevant experience in respiratory physiology and sleep studies. Include specific examples of your work with pulmonary function tests, CPAP therapy, and any supervisory roles you've held.
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Highlight Relevant Qualifications: Clearly list your qualifications, such as your Clinical Physiology Degree and any additional certifications like ARTP. Emphasise your registration status with RCCP/HCPC/AHCS, as this is crucial for the role.
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Make sure to highlight your experience with respiratory physiology and sleep studies. Be prepared to discuss specific diagnostic tests you've performed, such as CPET or polygraphy sleep studies, and how you interpret the results.
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Since the role involves working within a multi-disciplinary team, share examples of how you've successfully collaborated with other healthcare professionals in the past. This could include training junior staff or contributing to service development.
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Expect questions related to the technical aspects of the job, such as lung function tests and CPAP therapy. Brush up on the latest guidelines and best practices to show that you're knowledgeable and up-to-date.
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The job requires being organised and adaptable to varying demands. Prepare to discuss how you've managed your time effectively in previous roles, especially when faced with high-pressure situations or multiple responsibilities.
