Associate NIV Physiologist

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bristol Home Ventilation Unit within the Bristol Royal Infirmary is seeking an Associate NIV Physiologist (Band 4) to provide daytime clinical support in Sleep Studies, including overnight oximetry, issuing Sentec devices and mask fittings for patients.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, assist with stock management, and undertake diagnostic testing while delivering patient-centered care in a busy outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths.
• NVQ3 or equivalent in relevant subject.
• Customer Service Training.
• NHS Experience.

Responsibilities

• Be an important member of the Multidisciplinary Team, supporting patients and families.
• Undertake and perform simple interpretation of diagnostics and assessments in sleep studies.
• Support implementation and monitoring of treatment plans.
• Communicate basic interpretations of results to healthcare professionals.
• Support the sleep unit telephone line and emails for home ventilation service.
• Triage urgency of calls and action requests per protocols.
• Ensure accuracy of clinical information on Careflow with admin staff.

Skills

GCSEs

NVQ3

Customer Service

NHS Experience

Education

NVQ3 in relevant subject

Job description

Main area Physiology - Sleep Studies Grade Band 4 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Daytime hours working across Monday - Friday) Job ref 387-MED6724-LH

Employer Bristol NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Bristol Royal Infirmary Town Bristol Salary £28,392 - £31,157 pa, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 08/09/2026 23:59

Associate NIV Physiologist

Band 4

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1 st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This will create an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.

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Job overview

The Bristol Home Ventilation Unit is a thriving outpatient facility for the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory sleep disorders, delivering a range of sleep tests, including issuing sleep studies and therapy sessions. The department forms part of the Respiratory Medicine Department at the Bristol Royal Infirmary. The post holder may occasionally need to be work from a different clinical setting, such as South Bristol Community Hospital.

We are looking for a caring individual to help assist the Sleep Unit team deliver daytime clinical support to its many patients. As part of this busy and dynamic department you will be required to work within the team, supporting the service. This role will hold some responsibility for stock ordering as well as being able to undertake diagnostic testing such as overnight oximetry, issuing Sentec devices and mask fittings for patients.

You should have the ability to work flexibly, be able to work using your own initiative and enjoy working as part of a team. A keen eye for detail and accuracy is also required.

Main duties of the job

• To work as an important member of the Multidisciplinary Team within UHBW, providing support to patients (both inpatients and outpatients), and their families.
• Undertake and perform simple interpretation of a range of diagnostics and assessments in sleep studies.
• Support the implementation of treatment plans and ongoing monitoring of treatment.
• Communicate basic interpretation of results to the appropriate healthcare professional.
• Support provision of the telephone support line and emails for the Home Ventilation service.
• Triage urgency of calls and action requests following agreed protocols.
• Ensure accuracy of clinical information on Careflow by liaising with administrative staff.

Working for our organisation

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Qualifications and Training

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) grade A-C including English and Mathematics
• NVQ3 or equivalent in relevant subject
• Customer Service Training
• NHS Experience

Skills and Abilities

• Able to work autonomously with knowledge of limitations, seeking advice where appropriate
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work as a part of a team
• Ability to cope with emotional issues presented in the course of work, and to support others
• Ability to participate in frequent light to moderate physical effort. (moving patients in wheelchairs), frequent standing, kneeling or sitting in a restricted position.
• Ability to problem solve
• Flexibility, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service
• Able to deal with exposure to bodily fluids (urine, sputum)
• Awareness of current changes in the NHS
• Ability to prioritise

Knowledge and Experience

• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Experience of working with the general public, including vulnerable adults patients/relatives in sensitive situations
• Use of computers, including Microsoft Office
• Experience of working with a multidisciplinary/multi-skilled team
• Experience of working in a clinical environment
• Experience of stock management and ordering
• Knowledge of NIV
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Awareness of professional responsibilities to self and others
• Innovative and participates with practice and policy changes
• Able to communicate with a wide range of people from patients to healthcare professionals

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.

BFT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

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