Job overview

We are looking for a motivated Senior Clinical Respiratory Physiologist to join our friendly team within the IQIPS accredited paediatric Lung Function Unit at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS 
Foundation Trust. 

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 and nasal nitric oxide, multiple breath washout (MBW), respiratory muscle testing (MIP, MEP, SNIP), submaximal exercise, exercise challenge and hypoxic challenge tests.

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. 

The successful applicant will contribute to the day-to-day running of the laboratory, deputising in the absence of the Chief or Lead Physiologists and working closely with the multidisciplinary teams from respiratory and other specialities. A helpful, professional environment supplemented by regular meetings, MDT involvement, teaching sessions and the opportunity for course attendance will allow the candidate to develop paediatric skills in treating a wide range of patients.

Main duties of the job

This is a part-time post for a Senior Clinical Physiologist to work as part of a team of respiratory physiologists performing standard and more complex Lung Function tests for a range of specialities.

Main duties include; 

1. To function as part of the Lung Function Laboratory Team to provide an effective lung function service to paediatric patients. 
2. To maintain, calibrate, and set-up lung function equipment. 
3. To maintain the high quality of paediatric lung function testing by ensuring adherence to a Quality Management System (IQIPS)  
4. To perform clinical lung function tests including spirometry, Gas Transfer, Reversibility studies, Skin allergy test, and Maximal inspiratory and expiratory muscle pressure tests.   
5. To be responsible for consumable stock levels and annual stocktakes 
6. To contribute towards a multi-disciplinary approach to the management of children with a wide range of respiratory conditions. 
7. Undertake appropriate quality control of respiratory function test results. 
8. Interpret lung function results appropriately and upload to electronic patient record (Epic) 
9. To contribute to any research projects. 
10. To perform and lead on complex lung function tests including Multiple Breath 
Washout, exercise induced bronchoconstriction testing and Hypoxic challenge testing.  
11. To maintain and document continuing professional development.  
12. To be responsible for the maintenance and routine checking of the resuscitation trolley.

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.