Job overview

We are looking for a motivated Clinical Respiratory Physiologist to work within the IQIPS accredited paediatric Lung Function Unit . The unit is equipped with a suite of rooms dedicated to paediatric lung function testing including spirometry, whole body plethysmography, CO gas transfer measurement, exhaled nitric oxide, respiratory muscle testing (MIP, MEP, SNIP), submaximal exercise testing. We perform measurements on over 4000 children and young people per annum with a wide range of medical conditions including chronic lung disease, cystic fibrosis, asthma, neuromuscular disease, lung transplant, bone marrow transplant, and rheumatology patients. In addition to our routine clinical testing, we have an ongoing research programme. 
We are looking for a candidate with excellent communication skills, who enjoys working with children and young people, placing them and their families at the centre of care.  We will provide specialist training in paediatric lung function testing, including in pre-school children.  You  will join the team providing pulmonary function testing from our laboratory and working closely with the multidisciplinary teams from respiratory and other specialities. A helpful, professional environment supplemented by regular meetings, teaching/training sessions and conferences will allow the candidate to develop paediatric skills in treating a wide range of patients.   

Main duties of the job

To provide a lung function service to paediatric patients as part of the Lung Function Unit team, both within laboratory and at specialty outpatient clinics.

To maintain, calibrate, and set-up lung function equipment with adherence to a quality management system

To ensure all paediatric lung function tests are performed to documented standard procedures, adhering to quality assurance measures.

Ensure accurate documentation of patient records and lung function results in the GOSH Electronic Patient Record System (EPIC) to ensure maintenance of high quality, timely data

5.   To perform clinical lung function tests including but not limited to spirometry, bronchodilator response, gas transfer, body plethysmography, skin allergy test, field exercise tests, maximal inspiratory and expiratory muscle pressure tests. 

6.    To initiate and support with remote home spirometry monitoring.

7.    To be responsible for consumable stock levels.

8.  To contribute towards a multi-disciplinary approach to the management of children with a wide range of respiratory conditions.

9.    To plan and manage your own workload effectively.

     Undertake appropriate quality control of the results.

To contribute as required to any research projects within the department.

Working for our organisation

We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job through a fair, open and consistent process that is free from bias and discrimination.

We are working towards becoming an anti-racist organisation. This means creating a workplace where every colleague feels seen, heard and valued, and where racism in any form has no place. Our anti-racism commitment is backed by action through our Anti-Racism Statement and action plan, developed in collaboration with our REACH staff network.

We actively challenge discrimination, dismantle barriers and embed equity across all aspects of our workforce, including recruitment, progression and development. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, health condition or employment history.

We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and LGBTQ+ community members. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Our staff networks, including REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED and Women’s Networks, are active and executive supported. These employee-led networks play a vital role in shaping an inclusive culture at GOSH and are open to all colleagues.

Together, we are building a culture where inclusion is not optional - it is essential