Apprentice Associate Respiratory Physiologist

Responsibilities

• Provide support to senior respiratory physiologists in performing spirometry, reversibility testing, lung volumes and TLCO.
• Assist with CPET (diagnostic and pre‑operative) and run independent spirometry clinics at local health centres.
• Attend university courses to become AHCS registered associate practitioner.
• Participate actively in clinical physiology service provision, performing duties either directly or under supervision as required.
• Work independently on direct patient care within departmental and national guidelines.
• Perform spirometry in unsupervised areas and assist with CPET set‑up and exercise tests.
• Use the Respiratory Lab sterilisation and cleaning SOP; under direct supervision assist with airway challenges.
• Be BLS trained, perform unsupervised full studies, and work on a shift system including unsocial hours as necessary.
• Lead, teach and organise the depa...