Band 4 Associate Respiratory Physiologist | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; Hampstead; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 4 Associate Respiratory Physiologist to join a busy respiratory physiology team. You will conduct spirometry, lung volume measurements, gas transfer tests, sleep studies and exercise tests across hospital sites, contributing to high-quality diagnostic services and patient care.

The role offers opportunities to develop professionally, gain certification in respiratory physiology, and work within a supportive multidisciplinary team focused

Qualifications

• Perform a range of respiratory diagnostic tests including spirometry, lung volumes, and gas transfer testing.
• Experience with sleep studies and exercise testing is desirable.
• Effective communication with patients and multidisciplinary teams to ensure a positive patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory diagnostic tests such as spirometry, lung volumes, gas transfer testing, sleep studies and exercise testing.
• Support delivery of a high-quality respiratory physiology service across hospital sites.
• Maintain equipment calibration, QA standards and infection control procedures.
• Work towards professional competency and certification in respiratory physiology.

Skills

Spirometry

Lung volumes

Gas transfer testing

Sleep studies

Exercise testing

Communication with patients

Job description

Band 4 Associate Respiratory Physiologist | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Company:

Company: Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Salary: £34,186 - £37,389 per annum inclusive of HCAS

Join our friendly and supportive Respiratory Physiology team and play a vital role in delivering high-quality diagnostic services across the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual looking to develop a career in respiratory healthcare, gaining hands-on experience in a wide range of lung function and sleep investigations while working towards nationally recognised spirometry certification. Working across our hospital sites, you will contribute to improving patient care, support service development, and be part of a team committed to delivering outstanding respiratory diagnostics.

Perform a range of respiratory diagnostic tests, including spirometry, lung volumes, gas transfer testing, sleep studies and exercise testing.

Support the delivery of a high-quality, patient-centred respiratory physiology service across multiple hospital sites.

Communicate effectively with patients, carers and multidisciplinary teams, ensuring a positive patient experience.

Maintain equipment calibration, quality assurance standards and infection control procedures.

Support service development and work towards professional competency and certification in respiratory physiology

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Please see the attached Job Description document which will provide a more detailed description of role and main responsibilities.

This advert closes on Sunday 22 Nov 2026

£34,186 - £37,389 per annum inclusive of HCAS

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