Job Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Practitioner in the Lung Function Unit at Cambridge University Hospitals NHSFT. The department is situated within a state of the art unit on two separate sites and provides a diagnostic service to most specialities within the hospital.It is the intention that if you do not hold the requisite qualifications to successfully apply to be listed on the Academy of Healthcare Science assured voluntary register, you will at some point during your role, complete either the BSc (Hons) Degree Apprenticeship in Respiratory and Sleep Physiology Level 6 over a 3 year timeframe or the Respiratory Graduate Diploma completed over a 1 year period. We would ask you to review who can be funded to complete an apprenticeship by reviewing the following site before applying:https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apprenticeship-funding-rules-for-employer-providers/annex-a-eligibility…You will also be expected to undertake the ARTP Practitioner qualification. There will then be the opportunity to progress to a Band 5 Clinical Respiratory Physiologist position upon successful completion of the BSc programme and completion of the ARTP Practitioner qualification. If you meet the required qualifications and experience you would be eligible to apply for The Academy for Healthcare Science Practitioner Register and hence a Band 5 role.
Main duties of the job
As Associate Practitioner you will be required to assess the lung function of patients referred to the laboratory by conducting and reporting appropriate tests accurately, professionally and in accordance with the Association for Respiratory Technology & Physiology (ARTP)/European Respiratory Society (ERS) guidelines.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Healthcare Science related Vocational Qualification Level 3 or equivalent level OR 3 A-levels grade A-C, including a science subject
Desirable
- ARTP Part I or ARTP Associate Practitioner Qualification
- BSc in science related qualification to human physiology
- BSc in science related qualification or similar undergraduate degree
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a service level industry
- Previous experience of working with the general public
- Experience of undertaking scientific measurements to documented quality standards
Desirable
- Experience in a pulmonary function department
- Experience of working with patients in healthcare
Knowledge
Essential
- A demonstrable sound understanding of scientific principles
- Evidence of a science related project
Desirable
- Good standard of respiratory physiology knowledge
- Knowledge of lung function guidelines
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable excellent communication skills in different situations
- Demonstrable computer skills
Desirable
- Ability to carry out routine tests of lung function
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 23 November 2025
