Senior Clinical Respiratory Physiologist

The post holder must perform the procedures listed unsupervised, gaining accurate and clinically valuable measurements: Spirometry Body plethysmography Reversibility testing Gas transfer Field exercise tests Maximal voluntary ventilation tests Sleep studies measuring varying parameters CPAP set-up and titration studies Respiratory muscle studies Fractional exhaled nitric oxide measurement. Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (support lead) Exercise induced bronchoconstriction test (support lead) Arterialised/arterial blood gas sampling Hypoxic inhalation challenge Impulse oscillometry Long-term oxygen therapy assessment Ambulatory oxygen assessment Bronchial challenges Hyperventilation studies Full polysomnography hook-up Domiciliary NIV provision support Any other tests as deemed necessary by the Senior Chief Clinical Respiratory Physiologist 2. To have experience of and provide education and key practical training to community groups of GPs, specialist nurses and allied health workers through presentations locally and nationally. 3. Must be able to demonstrate high level of diplomacy, tact and empathy. 4.To continue to develop specialist knowledge and experience including sufficient CPD to maintain professional registration.