Respiratory & Sleep Scientist

About the role

We seek a part-time (2-3 days per week) Respiratory and Sleep Scientist to help operate our service. The Scientist is responsible for providing high-quality respiratory and sleep diagnostic testing services to patients referred to the practice. The role involves performing, monitoring and accurately interpreting the technical quality of a range of pulmonary function tests, as well as setting up and instructing patients in the use of home sleep study equipment. The Respiratory Scientist is expected to provide a professional, patient-centred service while maintaining high standards of technical quality, infection control, documentation and equipment management.

Key responsibilities

• Perform spirometry, including bronchodilator responsiveness testing where indicated

• Perform lung volume measurements

• Perform diffusing capacity for carbon monoxide (DLCO) testing

• Perform exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) testing

• Perform bronchial challenge testing

• Perform respiratory oscillometry / forced oscillation technique (FOT)

• Perform maximum inspiratory and expiratory pressures (MIP/MEP) testing

• Perform six-minute walk tests (6MWT)

• Perform home sleep study set-ups, including explaining procedures, preparing and issuing equipment, checking returned equipment and downloading study data

• Prepare studies for physician review and reporting and maintain appropriate records of equipment issue, return and study completion

About you

• Relevant qualification in respiratory science, clinical physiology or a related discipline

• Demonstrated experience in pulmonary function testing

• Competence in spirometry and other routine pulmonary function investigations

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to test quality

• Good interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary team

• Ability to recognise technical and clinical issues requiring escalation

• Commitment to patient safety, confidentiality and professional standards