Job requirements
Essential
16 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
To be able to manoeuvre patients in wheelchairs
- Other
To be able to assist patients to transfer from wheelchair to equipment chair
- Other
To be able to move heavy equipment due to lack of space
- Other
To be able to perform forced breathing manoeuvres regularly to demonstrate to and motivate patients.
- Personal Qualities
Organisational skills to fulfil role of section manager including, time management, proactive planning and problem solving
- Personal Qualities
Good written and oral communication
- Personal Qualities
Ability to form positive working relationships
- Personal Qualities
Flexible and reliable
- Skills and Abilities
To obtain the best results from patients in a variety tests that require encouragement and motivational tools
- Skills and Abilities
To be able to deal sensitively with anxious or aggressive patients and relatives attending the department
- Skills and Abilities
Frequent concentration is required to interpret and analyse test data and results with a high level of concentration during patient test procedures
- Skills and Abilities
To provide expert opinion and seek co-operation from medical colleagues regarding appropriateness of referrals and make the final and on occasions contentious, decision where changes to the referral form are required or if testing is contraindicated
- Experience and Knowledge
2 years post qualification experience and a further 2 as a Specialist Respiratory Physiologist in broad range of lung function procedures with acquired highly specialist knowledge and experience.
- Qualification and Professional Training
BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (Respiratory Function) or equivalent level of experience
- Qualification and Professional Training
Member of Registration Council for Clinical Physiology registered
- Qualification and Professional Training
Immediate Life Support
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualification and Professional Training
MSc Respiratory Physiology or equivalent experience consolidated by short specialist course training and self-guided study
Job overview
Specialist Respiratory Physiologist / Healthcare Scientist
- hours per week
Permanent
Salary: £39,959 - £48,117 per annum
Closing Date: Thursday 29th October 2026
Interview Date: Friday 20th November 2026 (TBC)
**This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.**
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Main duties of the job
We are looking to appoint a dynamic and well-motivated qualified Band 6 Respiratory Physiologist, with the relevant experience to join our busy Physiological Sciences Department. The successful candidate will expected to be an effective member of the Respiratory team providing a high standard of physiological measurements including a wide range of basic and advanced respiratory, sleep and oesophageal services and patient care to both out-patients and in-patients.
We are looking for an experienced Clinical Physiologist with significant experience, with their ARTP part 1 and 2 qualification or equivalent with a minimum of 2 years post qualification in a lung function and sleep setting.
The successful candidate will be highly motivated and proactive, able to communicate with a range of disciplines, medical and nursing staff. Able to demonstrate good organisational skills able, to multitask and prioritise effectively and deputise in the absence of the Lead Respiratory Physiologist.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- An independent practitioner with the ability to perform, interpret and report on a broad range of respiratory, sleep and oesophageal investigations. Work within the guidelines and sphere of professional practice in the delivery of all aspects of our specialist services within the Physiological Sciences Department. Duties are to be undertaken whilst maintaining a caring and compassionate environment.
- To undertake a range of specialised respiratory & Sleep investigations and treatments as listed to aid diagnosis and treatment of referred patients.
For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and person specification attached.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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.
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This advert is for Specialist Respiratory Physiologist / Healthcare Scientist with George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust in Nuneaton, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Respiratory physiologist role. The advertised salary is £39959.00 to £48117.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 29 Oct 2026.
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