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Respiratory Physiologist Band 6


Location
Lincoln, England
Salary
£39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata
Profession
Health science services
Grade
Band 6
Deadline
23 Jul 2026
Contract Type
Permanent: Boston/Lincoln based with Trust wide working
Posted Date
09 Jul 2026
Medical Protection — the side of locally employed doctors from £83

Job overview

NOTE: Please be advised that the start date for the successful candidate will be deferred. The exact timing will be confirmed at offer stage.

Respiratory Physiology at ULHT is looking for 2 full time flexible and motivated Respiratory Physiologist to  meet the needs of the service.

The post holder will be required to support the day to day running of the respiratory physiology service, perform reports and supervise complex specialised investigative procedures to ensure an efficient service.

Posts are based at Pilgrim Hospital, Boston and Lincoln County Hospital with Trust wide working.

Main duties of the job

To provide a specialist clinical technical service through the resource management, quality control of equipment, education of the health care profession whilst contributing to the development of procedures and services.

Involvement in all aspects of physiological measurement that are carried out in the Respiratory Physiology department.  This will include using a variety of equipment and techniques to measure and monitor respiratory function for both inpatients and outpatients, assess lung disease, long term oxygen therapy assessment in an outpatient setting.

Sleep assessment and management of CPAP and review and develop exercise testing.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

What should you do next?

Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc (with hons) in Respiratory Physiology or equivalent
  • ARTP 1 & 2 Training/Assessment qualifications
  • State Voluntary registration RCCP

Previous Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of performing a range of diagnostic procedures within specialist area of Respiratory Physiology
  • Experience of working within an NHS department
  • Evidence of Professional development.

Desirable

  • Experience of working as a Respiratory Physiologist/Therapist/Technologist in a hospital setting

Skills and knowledge

Essential

  • In depth knowledge of Respiratory Physiology procedures
  • Good knowledge of national and local guidelines.
  • Computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 package
  • Skills in maintaining record keeping systems and procedures.
  • Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgements.
  • Ability to develop, plan and implement short and long range goals/developments.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Strong organisational skills
  • Ability to manage own workload
  • Responsive and flexible attitude and approach. Self-motivating.
  • Empathetic attitude with patients.

Specific requirements

Essential

  • Able to work on own initiative
  • Be prepared to work as a team member.
  • IT knowledge to enable development of databases
  • Ability to have an input in service developments

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This advert is for Respiratory Physiologist Band 6 with United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust in Lincoln, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Health science services role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent: Boston/Lincoln based with Trust wide working. The application deadline is 23 Jul 2026.

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