Specialist Respiratory Physiologist/ Healthcare Scientist

Job overview

Specialist Respiratory Physiologist/ Healthcare Scientist

19 hours per week (Monday - Friday: 4 day week) (compressed hours available too)

Permanent

Salary: £31,049 - £46,580 per annum pro rata (dependent on experience)

Closing Date: 26th December 2025

Interview Date: TBC

This position may be offered at a Band 5 with progression to Band 6, subject to the successful candidate achieving sufficient competencies for a Band 6 role.

**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 Cardio-Respiratory 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 Cardio Respiratory Unit. 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.