Chief Respiratory Physiologist: Sponsorship Available

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Respiratory Physiologist to join our Lung Function service. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional to contribute to the effective delivery of the department while providing high-quality, patient-centred care.

In this role, you will work closely with the Consultant Lead and multidisciplinary team to support the smooth and efficient running of the service. You will be responsible for implementing and interpreting local and national policies, maintaining clinical standards, and contributing to service quality and improvement initiatives.

You will support colleagues and junior team members through shared learning, training, and day-to-day collaboration, helping to foster a positive and high-performing team environment.

You will also contribute to service development and improvement projects, supporting the delivery of integrated care pathways across the local community. Your insight and expertise will help strengthen and enhance the service.

This position is ideal for an experienced respiratory physiologist with strong clinical skills, a commitment to innovation, and a passion for improving patient outcomes.

Join us and be part of advancing respiratory care.

***this advert may close early, subject to high application numbers***

Main duties of the job

• Perform unsupervised, all routine techniques within the lung function laboratory. To include Spirometry, FeNO, lung volumes, TLco, plethysmography and reversibility testing.
• Perform unsupervised, the following complex procedures: Histamine challenge, cardiopulmonary exercise testing, respiratory muscle assessment, fitness to fly assessment, sleep studies, long term oxygen assessment and Capillary blood gasses.
• Ensure data quality by undertaking equipment calibration and quality control for all tests performed within the laboratory
• Ensure the technical quality of assessment complies with published national guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with all aspects of legal and ethical obligations.
• Act as an expert Physiologist within the specialist area, working with clients who may have complex social problems and who come from a culturally diverse background and independently manage potentially distressing, stressful or emotional situations in an empathetic manner.
• Provision of CPAP (currently caseload is over 3000 patients) and support for those on Bi-level ventilation.
• Provide technical and clinical advice on diagnostic measurements to Multi-disciplinary clinical teams, to enable further development of individual Care-plans and devise and provide expert training, advise and education to Allied Health professionals (AHP’s), GP’s, Consultants and voluntary agencies as and when required.

Person Specification

Education / Qualification

Essential

• BSc (Hons) in Respiratory physiology or equivalent ARTP accreditation
• Registration with AHCS Masters in physiology or relevant field or equivalent experience gained through undertaken physiology roles

Desirable

• ECDL qualification Training and assessment qualification
• ARTP 1 and 2 certificates Management Qualification

Skills/ Abilities

Essential

• Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills including ability to work to deadlines
• Experience of research and audit together with presentation skills
• Good interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication including report writing and explaining complex information
• Ability to deal sensitively and courteously with patients, visitors and staff
• Ability to build effective relationships with a range of clinical and non-clinical staff

Desirable

• Experience performing full Polysomongraphy studies
• Project management skills
• Research skills
• Leadership skills

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of four years post registration experience on NHS band 6 level in respiratory physiology.
• Management and development of clinical protocols
• Knowledge and experience of delivering therapeutic CPAP and sleep clinics
• Experience of teaching / mentoring staff.

Desirable

• Experience of managing conflict and resolving complaints

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues

Desirable

• EPR knowledge
• Knowledge of NHS performance requirements

Trust Values, Equal Opportunities and Other Requirements

Essential

• Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
• Commitment and adherence to equality, diversity and inclusion

Closing Date: 6 December 2026