# Associate Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Physiologist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/associate-paediatric-respiratory-and-sleep-physiologist/ddf72227-2ab7-4e15-85ac-702286175dbc - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/associate-paediatric-respiratory-and-sleep-physiologist/ddf72227-2ab7-4e15-85ac-702286175dbc.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Weston General Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Health science services - **Salary:** £28392.00 to £31157.00 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-10-18T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-28T11:57:44.989Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8252941 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8252941?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen to work at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children in the Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Physiology team. We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Band 4 Associate Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Physiologist to join our friendly multidisciplinary team. The post holder will contribute to the delivery of respiratory physiology testing within the Children’s Hospital, as well as a high-quality sleep study service. It is essential that the successful applicant has knowledge of lung function testing, as well as a good science background preferably with a BSc. in a relevant subject. Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and a strong desire to pursue a career in respiratory physiology are essential. We are looking for individuals with enthusiasm, who enjoy working with children, and who are committed to providing a high-quality service in this healthcare science specialism. Previous experience in respiratory or sleep physiology investigations would be highly beneficial, and recent NHS clinical experience is essential. You must be highly motivated, with an ability to work autonomously and as part of a team. You will also need effective communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to adapt to a busy and varied workload. ### Main duties of the job The post holder will be responsible for contributing to an efficient and high-quality service in the field of Paediatric Respiratory Physiology and Sleep Medicine, and for providing the very best care for patients during their inpatient stay or outpatient visit. - Undertaking a range of lung function investigations with inpatients and outpatients (spirometry, FeNO, nasal NO and bronchodilator response assessments), gaining accurate and clinically valuable measurements. - Facilitating the provision of sleep study investigations for inpatients and home sleep studies (overnight oximetry, overnight carbon dioxide monitoring and respiratory polygraphy), ensuring high quality data is captured. - Maintaining equipment to ensure that it is functioning to agreed standards and specifications. - Training in basic analysis and reporting of sleep studies, following departmental and international standards. We would very much encourage informal discussions or visits to enable you to find out more about the role and department. Please contact Kate Kilpin (kate.kilpin@uhbw.nhs.uk), Lead Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Physiologist for further information. We look forward to hearing from you! Provisional interview date: Tuesday 13th October. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the detailed job description and person specification which is an attached document and can be viewed separately. ### Applicant requirements This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of working with the general public, including patients and relatives in sensitive situations - Experience of working in a clinical environment in the NHS - Experience of working with children **Desirable** - Experience of performing spirometry - Experience of performing sleep studies - Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team - Experience of working in a respiratory and/or sleep physiology service ### Personal qualities **Essential** - Desire to pursue a career in respiratory or sleep physiology - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - Excellent attention to detail - Ability to work autonomously, recognising limitations and seeking advice where appropriate - Innovative, willing to participate in practice and policy changes, and excellent ability to work well within a team - Able to participate in frequent light to moderate physical effort and able to deal with exposure to bodily fluids such as urine or sputum ### Education and qualifications **Essential** - 5 GCSEs or equivalent, grade A – C, including English, Mathematics and Science - NVQ Level 3 or three A-levels at grades A*– C including a science subject **Desirable** - BSc in a relevant degree ### Knowledge, skills and abilities **Essential** - Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple conflicting tasks - Proven competence in performing detailed scientific/technical work - Ability to problem solve and undertake scientific measurements to documented quality standards - Ability to work in line with Trust values at all times - Confident use of computers, including Microsoft Office and relevant clinical or departmental systems - Knowledge of lung function investigations ## Documents - [dbs charges information (pdf, 71.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3005) - [dbs charges information (pdf, 119.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2397) - [uhbw staff benefits book (pdf, 12.5mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2131) - [uhbw behaviours and values (pdf, 299.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2476) - [policy statement - ex offenders (pdf, 424.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=667) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 808.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10566590) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.