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1.    To lead, instruct and coach patients in the required techniques to obtain full co-operation and maximum effort in performing lung function, by demonstrating the same physical effort and enthusiasm in order to obtain reproducible and meaningful results.

2.    To measure static lung volumes by body plethysmography, and nitrogen washout.

3.    To measure dynamic lung volumes by volume time spirometry and flow-volume loop.

4.    To assess bronchodilator response with short-acting and long-acting drugs.

5.    To undertake gas exchange studies such as measurement of transfer factor for carbon monoxide by the single breath method.

6.    To be responsible for the investigation of respiratory muscle function defects by postural spirometry and maximal inspiratory and expiratory mouth pressures.

7.    To measure exercise limitation by the 6-minute walk with oximetry.

8.    To measure fractional exhaled Nitric Oxide (FeNO)

9.    To perform bronchial provocation measurements with inhaled mannitol or other agents as per locally agreed protocols.

10.  To be responsible for the assessment of hypoxic challenge test (Flight Assessments)

11.  To be involved with the assistance cardiopulmonary exercise service.

12.  To undertake spot pulse oximetry measurements where appropriate.

13.  To undertaken overnight pulse oximetry and LTOT assessments as required.

14.  To undertake Capillary Blood Gas measurements in accordance with locally agreed standard operating procedures.

15.  To fully implement community diagnostic centre diagnostic procedures, as per locally agreed patient pathways.

16.  To be responsible for the investigation of sleep disordered breathing by domiciliary oximetry and respiratory polygraphy sleep studies.

17.  To initiate continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy in suitable patients, as directed by Consultant Physicians.

18.  To provide clinical support for patients established on CPAP therapy (e.g. assessing equipment and interface functionality, monitoring progress and efficacy during follow up reviews).

Education, Training and Development

1.    Act as an effective role model at all times.

2.    Support the Chief Respiratory Physiologists in developing and delivering a training programme for student clinical physiologists, associate practitioners, and other staff groups as required

3.    Facilitate a good learning environment.  Monitor the progress and competency of student clinical physiologists and associate practitioners as required.

4.    Provide training for other health care professionals e.g. training of nursing or medical staff in lung function techniques and interpretation of results, especially Spirometry.

5.    To be pro-active in awareness of current issues/research, updating colleagues as appropriate.

6.    Identify and subject to funding attend relevant courses as part of your personal development plan and that of others.

7.    Undertake on-going training in respiratory investigations, reporting, and therapies.

8.    Applications are invited from newly qualified practitioners who have completed or are in the process of completing relevant professional examinations relevant to the job post.

9.     Applicants who do not meet full person specification requirements will be considered for 12 month Annex Band 6 post, subject to completing further professional ARTP certifications.