Respiratory Physiologist / Healthcare Science Practitioner(Respiratory)

We are looking for an enthusiastic physiologist to join our team in Respiratory Physiology at North Bristol Lung Centre.,

• To work as part of the Respiratory Physiology team to provide high quality respiratory diagnostics to both outpatients and inpatients from across North Bristol NHS Trust.


• Maintain accurate records in relation to the clinical and diagnostic activity.


• Perform regular calibration and quality control of equipment and report faults promptly.


• Contribute to the provision of a good learning environment by supporting/mentoring trainee Healthcare Scientists in their learning.


• Contribute to departmental research and audit where appropriate.
  
  The ideal applicant will have a BSc Heathcare Science (Respiratory & Sleep) or equivalent qualification and have successfully completed ARTP Practitioner qualification or have equivalent experience in a respiratory department. You should be registered or actively seeking registration on the AHCS voluntary register., Applications from candidates with a relevant degree in a science subject will be considered. If successful, there would be a potential for enrolment on the Graduate Diploma in Respiratory Science (https://nshcs.hee.nhs.uk/programmes/respiratory-and-sleep-training-programmes/about-the-graduate-diploma-respiratory-science/) to enable the candidate to gain the knowledge and skills needed to fully fulfil the requirements of the role.
  
  North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.


We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

The department offers a full range of respiratory diagnostics including Induced Laryngeal Obstruction testing. The department is actively involved in training and research.

The department is committed to CPD and attendance at national and international conferences is encouraged.

We can offer you training, development, childcare facilities and a final salary pension scheme in this friendly and modern hospital.