Assistant Clinical Respiratory Physiologist

UDML College of Engineering, JECRC Founadation, Jaipur; Reading; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is looking for an Assistant Respiratory Physiologist to join their team in Reading. This full-time position involves training for various respiratory investigations and basic diagnostic procedures within a supportive environment. Applicants should hold at least 5 GCSEs including Maths and English, and an A-Level in a scientific subject is preferred. The role supports continual development and excellent employee benefits, making it an ideal opportunity for new graduates and aspiring physiologists.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

NHS pension scheme

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

On-site nursery

Qualifications

• Clinical/healthcare/relevant scientific experience is essential.
• Recognised Spirometry Qualification is desirable.
• Respiratory Physiology experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing diagnostic assessment services in Respiratory Physiology.
• Perform respiratory function investigations under supervision.
• Gain skills in performing basic diagnostic procedures.

Skills

Good IT skills

Education

A-Levels or equivalent in a scientific subject

Minimum 5 GCSE (A-C) Including Maths, English and Science

Job description

Band 4
Main area
Respiratory Physiology
Grade
Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
193-7665993UCGB4-ACRP
Site
Respiratory Medicine
Town
Reading
Salary
£27,485 - £30,162 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
05/01/2026 23:59

At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is "Working together to provide outstanding care for our community."

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Job Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and develop to become an Assistant Respiratory Physiologist.

Main duties of the job

Primary duties of the job include training to perform a range of respiratory function investigations under the supervision of the Respiratory Physiologists. You will also gain skills in performing basic diagnostic procedures and treatment provision in our sleep and ventilation service. Once in post, you will undertake an in-service training program and when ready to do so, will complete a professional qualification exam. For the right candidate, there is also the possibility for future study whilst in post.

Working for our organisation

This is a period of ever expanding service for the department and this is an opportunity for you to be involved in the continued development of a laboratory where scientific process, data quality and patient experience are at the core of the daily activities.

Job Summary

Detailed job description and main responsibilities: To assist in the provision of diagnostic assessment services in Respiratory Physiology and the therapeutic monitoring of patients with lung disease and/or sleep disordered breathing.

Person specification

Qualification

Essential criteria

• Minimum 5 GCSE (A-C) Including Maths, English and Science
• Good IT skills
• A-Levels or equivalent in a scientific subject

Desirable criteria

• Recognised Spirometry Qualification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Clinical/healthcare/relevant scientific experience

Desirable criteria

• Respiratory Physiology experience

We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website.

Staff Benefits

• Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work, life balance
• Annual leave - 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staff
• NHS pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Money Advice Service
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff
• On-site nursery (based at RBH)
• Full educational library services
• Cycle to work scheme, lockable storage for cycles
• Bus to work scheme
• Excellent rail and bus links
• A huge range of Health Service Discounts at hundreds of big brands from holidays to gadgets and restaurants to retail.

The Trust may close any vacancy prior to the advertised closing date due to the high level of responses we receive for some of our vacancies.

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is committed to improving the health of its staff, patients and the wider community by providing a smoke free environment. A smoke free policy is in operation and smoking is not permitted on any of the Trust's sites.

The Trust is also committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is committed to improving the health of its staff, patients and the wider community by providing a smoke free environment. A smoke free policy is in operation and smoking is not permitted on any of the Trust's sites.

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is committed to improving the health of its staff, patients and the wider community by providing a smoke free environment. A smoke free policy is in operation and smoking is not permitted on any of the Trust's sites.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.