Respiratory Physiologist

We are looking to recruit a suitably qualified Respiratory Physiologist to join our friendly team at the Respiratory Service in Yeovil District Hospital, Yeovil., You will be expected to perform diagnostic and therapeutic assessments of patients within a specialised physiology setting such as full lung function tests, challenge testing, sleep studies, CPAP trials and exercise tests.

This post involves performing full lung function tests, using both body plethysomography and helium dilution techniques, issuing and downloading overnight oximeters with the aim to reporting the results. Complex investigations will include methacholine challenge, CPET and exercise induced asthma and skin prick testing. The sleep service covers a wide range of conditions so will involve home video studies, CPAP issue and review as well as NIV issue and follow up.

It would be an ideal opportunity for someone who has recently qualified or just completing BSc Clinical Physiology (respiratory). The department offers a wide range of both routine and specialist respiratory investigations.

You should ideally be ARTP registered or applying for it, have experience working in respiratory physiology particularly in specialist areas (e.g. exercise testing, sleep physiology).You must have a desire to continue with personal development and be involved in all aspects of respiratory work.

Excellent communication skills are essential within this small team and you must be able to both use your own initiative and work as part of a team across the Trust.

Applicants must have completed the BSc Clinical Physiology/ science or equivalent qualification and have obtained an ARTP competence qualification in lung function testing.

As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!