Senior Clinical Physiologist (Respiratory and Sleep) Warrington

We are seeking a motivated, hard-working, professional, and passionate Physiologist to join our Cardio-Respiratory Department. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of our friendly, supportive team, working across both Warrington and Halton Hospital sites. Our department undertakes a wide range of respiratory investigations, and we are looking for an individual who can work independently and contribute confidently to our service. The successful candidate will be competent in all aspects of respiratory diagnostics, including:

• Full lung function testing
• Overnight polygraphy
• CPAP initiation and follow-up

We are looking for someone with strong clinical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a genuine enthusiasm for delivering high-quality patient care.

Main duties of the job

• To be competent in all routine investigations in the department including Spirometry +/- reversibility, respiratory muscle strength, full lung function test using nitrogen washout method and/or body box.
• Reviewing and signing off spirometry performed in community clinics and ensuring reports are sent out within deadline targets.
• To undertake fitting and analysis of limited channel sleep studies and overnight oximetry.
• Analyse and produce complex reports on limited channel and respiratory sleep studies to ARTP standards.
• To support the services as they evolve and change for the benefit of our patients.
• Provide CPAP treatment and change prescriptions as required.
• Provide administrative support as required.

About us

Our mission, vision and values are at the heart of North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM). They underpin everything we do and everything we aspire to be as an organisation. Our mission is to be exceptional for our patients, our communities and each other. Our vision is to be a great organisation providing excellent healthcare and opportunities to work and learn. Our approach to healthcare is founded on our four core values:

• Kind - we are caring, supporting and respectful to everyone
• Open - we are honest, transparent and open to new ways of working
• Fair - we listen, value our differences and are inclusive to all
• One team - we work well together and with our communities

We employ almost 6,500 people from more than 80 nationalities and are fully committed to being an equal, diverse and inclusive employer. Our culture and values ensure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and that no job applicant or employee is disadvantaged at any stage of their journey. We are also proud to be an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists and families. Working at NCM means becoming part of a dedicated team of clinical and support staff who are passionate about keeping people well and supporting wellbeing. If you share our values and are motivated by making a difference for our patients, we'd be delighted to receive your application.

Job responsibilities

• To work unsupervised as a competent practitioner.
• To provide the diagnostic and technical services of the Cardio-Respiratory Department for Warrington and Halton Hospitals both on site and within community venues when needed.
• To participate in the training and supervision of the Trainee Clinical Physiologists and ATO staff.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Good pass in GCSE English and Maths.
• ARTP Spirometry Certificate or/willing to work towards.
• Scientific Knowledge acquired through formal training to BSc Healthcare Science (Respiratory and Sleep) or Clinical Physiology or equivalent level.
• AHCS Registration/eligibility.
• ARTP membership.
• BLS certificate.

Experience

• Minimum two years practical experience.
• Familiarity with the range of basic and advanced clinical investigations in respiratory physiology.

Skills, Knowledge and Competencies

• Analysing polygraphy and overnight oximetry studies.
• CPAP clinics using auto and fixed pressure devices.
• Wide range of respiratory knowledge.
• Knowledge of Caldicott Guidelines.
• Knowledge of appropriate manual handling guidelines.
• Health and Safety awareness.
• Experience training of junior staff both physiologists and medical.
• Good IT skills.
• Competent in Performing PFTS.
• Competent in reporting PFTS / Spirometry.

Specific Role Requirements

• Good written communication.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Take responsibility for accurate work.
• Pleasant manner, Smart Appearance, Clearly spoken.
• Need to be adaptable to using new PC software.
• Able to push patients in wheelchairs from waiting room to clinic room.
• Need to be able to concentrate and focus when analysing.
• Compassion towards patients and staff.
• Be able to encourage patients who may be upset to undertake the tests to their best ability.
• Need to have Full UK driving license and access to a car for work purposes.

Desirable

• Able to move gas cylinders for lung function equipment from corridor into clinic room.

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. 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.