The Respiratory Physiologist will be responsible for the provision of high quality sleep diagnostic tests and lung function procedures

The Respiratory and Sleep diagnostics department is committed to providing a professional, flexible and quality assured service, delivering reports of the highest standard. Our objectives are to:

• Measure the effect of disease on lung function
• Follow the course of any disease affecting lung function
• Assess pre-operative surgical risk
• Provide clinicians with reports of the highest quality
• Provide a diagnostic sleep service as per local policy
• To engage in modernisation and implement change according to best international practice.

We welcome enquiries about the role.

Contact- service manager: Aisling McGowan, Chief II Respiratory Physiologist, email aisling.mcgowan1@hse.ie  

Recruitment Queries:

For any queries relating to the recruitment process, please email hr.connolly@hse.ie

There is currently 1 permanent whole-time vacancy available in Connolly Hospital.

A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Respiratory Physiologist, Staff Grade Connolly Hospital from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.

The salary scale for the post is: (01/02/2026)

€44,776; €47,031; €49,070; €49,996; €51,025; €53,785; €55,512; €57,280; €61,689; €66,048 LSIs

1. Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc.

(a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition:

(i) Possess the BSc in Clinical Measurement from Dublin Institute of Technology

OR

(ii) Possess the BSc in Clinical Measurement from Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin)

OR

(ii) Possess the MSc in Clinical Physiology from Atlantic Technological University Sligo (ATU Sligo)

OR

(iii) Possess an equivalent relevant scientific qualification (Level 8) as confirmed by the Irish Institute of Clinical Measurement Physiology (IICMP) or confirmed by HSE Recognition of qualification process

OR

(iv) Possess the Certificate in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement (MPPM) from Dublin Institute of Technology

2. Health
A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

3. Character
Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character.

Post Specific Requirements:

• Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience and knowledge as it relates to the role of the Respiratory Physiologist, Staff Grade
• Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience with computer skills including use of Microsoft word, Excel and email.
• Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience in managing deadlines and effectively handling multiple tasks.

Additional Documentation:

CHB Staff Grade Respiratory Physiologist Job Spec

CHB Additional Campaign Information Booklet