At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct advanced lung function tests and support patients with respiratory conditions.
- Company: Join a dedicated healthcare team in Essex focused on patient care.
- Benefits: Full-time locum position with ongoing opportunities and professional development.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with a focus on quality patient care.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while advancing your career in healthcare.
- Qualifications: Experience in respiratory physiology and strong teamwork skills.
The predicted salary is between 38616 - 46141 £ per year.
Location: Essex
Position: Locum Respiratory Physiologist (Band 6)
Contract Type: Locum
Duration: Ongoing
Hours: Full-time
About the Role
As a Band 6 Respiratory Physiologist, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality diagnostic and therapeutic services to patients with respiratory conditions. You will be responsible for performing a range of lung function tests and supporting the diagnosis and management of conditions such as asthma, COPD, and interstitial lung disease.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct a range of advanced respiratory and lung function tests, including spirometry, lung volume measurements, gas transfer tests, and reversibility studies.
- Perform and interpret full cardiopulmonary exercise tests and overnight oximetry studies (if required).
- Support the diagnosis, monitoring, and management of patients with respiratory conditions such as asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease, and other pulmonary disorders.
- Ensure accurate and timely reporting of test results to the referring clinician.
- Maintain and calibrate respiratory testing equipment in accordance with departmental standards.
- Adhere to quality assurance protocols and ensure compliance with national and local guidelines.
- Provide a high standard of patient care, ensuring patients feel comfortable and supported during tests.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including consultants, nurses, and administrative staff.
Respiratory Physiologist in Essex employer: IMC
As a leading healthcare provider in Essex, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment for our Respiratory Physiologists. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through ongoing training opportunities and a focus on professional development, ensuring that you can advance your career while making a meaningful impact on patient care. With a strong emphasis on quality and innovation, working with us means being part of a team dedicated to improving the lives of those with respiratory conditions in a vibrant community.
