Senior Respiratory Physiologist


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£39,959 to £48,117 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Leicester, LE3 9QP
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	16 Oct 2026
Closing date:	27 Oct 2026

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Summary

Involved with maintaining clinical standards, evidence based practice within the speciality. Assist with clinical supervision and training of technical staff and other professionals, across disciplines. Undertake an active role in developing and promoting Physiology within the specialty. Be actively involved in the training and development of staff within the Physiology Team. To participate in the development of the specialist services. To assist with implementation and dissemination policies and promote changes to working practice. Demonstrate appropriate expert practice and specialist advice in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. To be actively involved with the maintenance and quality control (QC) of all equipment used in the respiratory function, outpatients and exercise testing areas. To ensure all equipment and resources are maintained to regulated standards and adhere to both health and safety and infection control policies. To adhere to professional codes of practice and perform the role to national and local standards. To promote regular quality assurance (QA). To evaluate and develop clinical practice within a specialty ensuring compliance with national and local guidelines and frameworks. To have an in-depth knowledge of specialist equipment operation and to use it to its maximum capability. To troubleshoot equipment faults and, if required, to organise equipment repair in order to maintain an efficient service. Ability to multi-task and cope with constant change and interruptions. Act accordingly when exposed to distressing or emotional circumstances when dealing directly with patients and/or their relative Please see job de4scription/person specification for further details on the role.

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