Associate Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Physiologist: Sponsorship Available

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust

Job Summary

 

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children in the Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Physiology team!

We are seeking an enthusiastic Band 4 Associate Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Physiologist, working 30 hours per week (0.8 WTE). You will join a friendly multidisciplinary team and will be part of the night shift rota, overseeing patients attending for sleep studies.

The post holder will also contribute to the delivery of respiratory physiology testing within the Children’s Hospital, as well as a high-quality home sleep study service. It is essential that the successful applicant has knowledge of lung function testing, as well as a good science background preferably with a BSc in a relevant subject. Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and a strong desire to pursue a career in respiratory physiology are essential.

We are looking for individuals with enthusiasm, who enjoy working with children, and who are committed to providing a high-quality service in this healthcare science specialism. Previous experience in respiratory or sleep physiology investigations would be highly beneficial, and recent NHS clinical experience is essential. You must be highly motivated, with an ability to work autonomously and as part of a team. You will also need effective communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to adapt to a busy and varied workload.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for contributing to an efficient and high-quality service in the field of Paediatric Respiratory Physiology and Sleep Medicine, and for providing the very best care for patients during their inpatient stay or outpatient visit.

Undertaking a range of lung function investigations on inpatients and outpatients (spirometry, FeNO, nasal NO and bronchodilator response assessments), gaining accurate and clinically valuable measurements.

Facilitating the provision of sleep study investigations for inpatients and home sleep studies (overnight oximetry, overnight carbon dioxide monitoring and respiratory polygraphy), ensuring high quality data is captured.

Maintaining equipment to ensure that it is functioning to agreed standards and specifications.

Training in basic analysis and reporting of sleep studies, following departmental and international standards.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with the general public, including patients/relatives in sensitive situations
  • Use of computers, including Microsoft Office
  • Experience of working in a clinical environment in the NHS

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
  • Experience of performing spirometry
  • Experience of performing sleep studies
  • Experience of working with children

Aptitudes

Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Able to work autonomously with knowledge of limitations, seeking advice where appropriate
  • Innovative and participates with practice and policy changes
  • Works well within a team

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple conflicting tasks
  • Ability to problem solve
  • Ability to undertake scientific measurements to documented quality standards
  • Ability to work in line with the Trust values at all times
  • Ability to participate in frequent light to moderate physical effort, frequent standing, kneeling or sitting in a restricted position
  • Able to deal with exposure to bodily fluids (urine, sputum)

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) grade A-C including English and Mathematics
  • NVQ 3, or 3 A-levels Grades A*-C including a science subject
  • Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

  • BSc in a relevant degree
  • Working in a respiratory and sleep physiology service

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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: 08 February 2026

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