Chief 1 Respiratory Physiologist

Recruit. Net International Ltd specialises in Healthcare recruitment for Domestic and Overseas candidates for Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Home care and Community care. We are hiring a Chief 1 Respiratory Physiologists at a Hospital in Limerick, Ireland. This is a Full-time, 35 Hours per week Responsibilities Deliver high-quality Respiratory Physiology and Sleep services, including spirometry, lung function testing, DLCO, respiratory muscle assessment and polysomnography.

Perform and oversee sleep diagnostics, including full and limited sleep studies, study analysis, scoring and CPAP initiation, patient education and follow-up. Lead the development and expansion of respiratory and sleep services, introducing new diagnostic pathways, physiologist-led CPAP clinics and innovative technologies.

Establish and implement evidence-based clinical protocols, diagnostic reporting standards and quality-control procedures to ensure safe and effective patient care. Provide clinical and operational leadership to the Respiratory Physiology team, including staff supervision, performance management, competency assessments and resource allocation.

Develop educational and training programmes by supporting student placements, providing clinical supervision and mentoring, and promoting continuous professional development. Manage departmental operations, including service planning, staff scheduling, equipment maintenance, procurement and efficient utilisation of resources.

Monitor departmental performance through clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, patient outcomes, waiting lists, service capacity and accreditation requirements. Collaborate with Respiratory Consultants, hospital management and multidisciplinary teams to improve patient pathways, service accessibility and departmental development.

Contribute to strategic and business planning, including financial estimates, business cases, service expansion and the introduction of new respiratory and sleep diagnostic services.

Requirements

Hold a BSc in Clinical Measurement from Dublin Institute of Technology or Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin). Alternatively, possess an equivalent relevant Level 8 scientific qualification recognised by the Irish Institute of Clinical Measurement Science (IICMS). Candidates may also qualify with a Certificate in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement (MPPM) from Dublin Institute of Technology or an equivalent scientific qualification recognised by IICMS, awarded in or before 2005.

Have experience appropriate to an appointment at Chief I level. Demonstrate strong experience in Pulmonary Function Testing. Have experience in Sleep Diagnostics or a willingness to develop expertise in Sleep Physiology. Demonstrate strong leadership, organisational and communication skills. Provide evidence of continuing professional development.

Show commitment to patient-centred care, quality improvement and service development. Previous management experience and/or a relevant management qualification is desirable. Full-time position, working 35 hours per week. Generally Monday to Friday. Flexibility may be required as Respiratory and Sleep services continue to develop.

Benefits

Top pay and great working conditions Immediate Start, Full-time/ Part-Time Permanent Great professional development opportunity Continued education and training.