Band 7 - Highly Specialised Respiratory Physiologist (Sleep Lead)

+ Physiology Lead in Sleep Medicine
+ Oversee Respiratory Physiology Diagnostics
+ Conduct Sleep Diagnostics.
Location: Based at the Respiratory Centres at Watford General Hospital and Hemel Hempstead Hospital.

Working for our organisation
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/
We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
+ Lead the new sleep diagnostics service within Respiratory Physiology.
+ Perform sleep diagnostics in both clinic and hospital settings.
+ Conduct comprehensive respiratory function testing.
+ Support CPET (Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing) clinics.
+ Assist in the training and development of junior staff.
This is a full-time position, 37.5 hours per week, following a departmental rota with core hours of 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday.

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Respiratory Physiologist to lead the Sleep Service within Respiratory Physiology.
As part of our respiratory service transformation, we are expanding diagnostic sleep work for both inpatients and outpatients.
The ideal candidate will hold a BSc degree in Clinical Physiology along with a relevant professional qualification (ARTP Part 1 & Part 2).
Extensive experience in a pulmonary function laboratory is required, along with AHCS registration or eligibility for it, as well as experience in performing sleep diagnostics and treatments is essential.
Our department values and supports research and audits, so experience in these areas would also be beneficial.