Senior Clinical Physiologist (Respiratory and Sleep)

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH)

Job summary

We are seeking a motivated, hard-working, professional, and passionate Physiologist to join our Cardio-Respiratory Department.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of our friendly, supportive team, working across both Warrington and Halton Hospital sites. Our department undertakes a wide range of respiratory investigations, and we are looking for an individual who can work independently and contribute confidently to our service.

The successful candidate will be competent in all aspects of respiratory diagnostics, including:

  • Full lung function testing
  • Overnight polygraphy
  • CPAP initiation and follow-up

We are looking for someone with strong clinical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a genuine enthusiasm for delivering high-quality patient care.

Main duties of the job

  • To be competent in all routine investigations in the department including Spirometry +/- reversibility, respiratory muscle strength, full lung function test using nitrogen washout method and/or body box.
  • Reviewing and signing off spirometry performed in community clinics and ensuring reports are sent out within deadline targets.
  • To undertake fitting and analysis of limited channel sleep studies and overnight oximetry.
  • Analyse and produce complex reports on limited channel and respiratory sleep studies to ARTP standards.
  • To support the services as they evolve and change for the benefit of our patients.
  • Provide CPAP treatment and change prescriptions as required.
  • Provide administrative support as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good pass in GCSE English and Maths.
  • ARTP Spirometry Certificate or/willing to work towards
  • Scientific Knowledge acquired through formal training to BSc Healthcare Science (Respiratory and Sleep) or Clinical Physiology or equivalent level
  • AHCS Registration/eligibility
  • ARTP membership
  • BLS certificate

Desirable

  • ILS certificate
  • ARTP Part 1
  • ARTP Part 2
  • ARTP Full Practitioner certificate

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum two years practical experience
  • Familiarity with the range of basic and advanced clinical investigations in respiratory physiology.

Skills, Knowledge and Competencies

Essential

  • Analysing polygraphy and overnight oximetry studies.
  • CPAP clinics using auto and fixed pressure devices.
  • Wide range of respiratory knowledge.
  • Knowledge of Caldicott Guidelines.
  • Knowledge of appropriate manual handling guidelines.
  • Health and Safety awareness
  • Experience training of junior staff both physiologists and medical.
  • Good IT skills
  • Competent in Performing PFTS
  • Competent in reporting PFTS / Spirometry

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Lorenzo, Airview, Prismacloud and Care Orchestrator

Specific Role Requirements

Essential

  • Good written communication
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team
  • Take responsibility for accurate work
  • Pleasant manner, Smart Appearance, Clearly spoken
  • Need to be adaptable to using new PC software
  • Able to push patients in wheelchairs from waiting room to clinic room.
  • Need to be able to concentrate and focus when analysing.
  • Compassion towards patients and staff
  • Be able to encourage patients who may be upset to undertake the tests to their best ability.
  • Need to have Full UK driving license and access to a car for work purposes

Desirable

  • Able to move gas cylinders for lung function equipment from corridor into clinic room.

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 30 July 2026

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