# Respiratory and Sleep Physiologist

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
- **Location:** Royal Cornwall Hospital
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Health science services
- **Grade:** Band 5
- **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 pa pro rata
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-04T22:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-08-21T15:50:48.445Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cornwall/Truro/Royal_Cornwall_Hospitals_NHS_Trust/Respiratory/Respiratory-v8145565
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8145565?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Respiratory and Sleep Physiologist to join our friendly and progressive Respiratory Physiology team. The post holder will be responsible for delivering a range of diagnostic respiratory and sleep investigations, including spirometry, lung function testing, exercise testing, overnight oximetry and sleep studies, supporting the diagnosis and management of patients with respiratory and sleep disorders.

Working under the supervision of senior physiologists, the post holder will provide high-quality patient care, ensure accurate data collection and analysis, maintain clinical equipment, and contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives. The role involves working closely with multidisciplinary teams, including consultants, specialist nurses and allied health professionals, to support the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred care.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified physiologist or healthcare science practitioner looking to develop specialist skills within a supportive environment, with access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills, attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high standards of patient care.

### Main duties of the job

- Perform a range of routine diagnostic tests within respiratory physiology and sleep services under supervision.
- Assist in maintaining efficient patient flow and service delivery.
- Undertake tests including spirometry, basic lung function, FeNO, and limited sleep studies.
- Assist with CPAP setup and patient education under supervision.
- Support accurate data entry and record keeping.
- Contribute to high standards of patient care and safety.

Develop knowledge and skills through training and supervision

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

### 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**

- Clinical placement or experience in a healthcare setting
- Experience working with patients in a clinical or care environment
- Demonstrates understanding of patient care and communication

**Desirable**

- Experience in performing basic lung function testing (e.g. spirometry)
- Exposure to sleep diagnostics or CPAP therapy
- Participation in audit or quality improvement activities
- Experience with capillary blood sampling (desirable not essential)

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- Holds a healthcare science degree/ or equivalent.
- Eligibility for RCCP/AHCS/HCPC registration (or willingness to work towards registration)

**Desirable**

- Working towards ARTP Part 1 (or equivalent)
- Postgraduate short courses in respiratory or sleep physiology (e.g. ARTP/BTS/ERS)

## Documents

- [respiratory and sleep physiologist (pdf, 488.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10444706)

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