Specialist Respiratory Physiologist - London, United Kingdom - King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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The Respiratory Physiology Team at Kings College hospital NHS Trust (Denmark Hill) provide lung function, sleep diagnostic and treatment services and supports bronchoscopy and pleural intervention.

The current team comprises of 18 physiologists of all grades, including STP students and community based physiologists. In addition, the department offer a large number of placements for PTP students.

The provision of a full range of both routine and specialised respiratory function tests in both adults and children.


The provision of a sleep investigation service in adults and the initiation and follow up of CPAP and BiPAP treatment for patients with obstructive sleep apnoea.

Assisting in the provision of adult bronchoscopy and pleural intervention services.


King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London.

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites.

The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do.

By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.


We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan.

In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus.

Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible

Lung Function

  • The provision of a full routine lung function testing service for adults and children
  • Performing the more specialised test procedures that the department offers, without supervision. These include bronchial provocation testing, transcutaneous oxygen/ carbon dioxide monitoring, 24 hour cough monitoring and assessment for fitness to fly.
  • Calculating patients' results and preparing reports. Responsibility for the accuracy of all results. The interpretation and reporting of results for physicians and General Practitioners.
  • Responsible for routine maintenance, calibration and quality control of all laboratory equipment.
Sleep Investigation/ Treatment of Sleep Disordered Breathing

  • The provision of an overnight oximetry and limited channel sleep study service
  • The initiation and followup of home CPAP and BiPAP treatment for adult patients
Bronchoscopy and Pleural Intervention Service

  • Assisting with the organisation and provision of the bronchoscopy and pleural intervention services on a daytoday basis.
  • Care and support of patients and relatives before, during and after the procedure.
  • Knowledge and involvement in emergency procedures such as resuscitation and control of bleeding.
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