Band 4- Respiratory Associate Physiologist

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Watford, St Albans, Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a substantive, full-time Respiratory Associate Physiologist to join our Respiratory Medicine team. You will support diagnostics and sleep therapies across three hospital sites, with supervision during development and progression to independent practice upon ARTP qualification.

The role requires travel between all Trust sites to provide service support as needed, and a commitment to high standards of patient care within a supportive

Qualifications

• Excellent command of English with high standard of grammar and spelling
• GCSEs in Biology, Maths and English at C or better (Or Equivalent)
• An A level in Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics (Or equivalent)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
• Experience in an NHS Information and coordinating role, and experience working within a Respiratory Service
• Evidence of continuing education and personal development
• ARTP Qualification
• Degree in Biological Science
• BLS/ILS certificate

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality leadership in a professional manner and act as a reference point for staff
• Support service leads to ensure staff understand care and environmental standards
• Assess and deliver patient care needs within department protocols
• Monitor waiting times and escalate issues as needed

Skills

Excellent command of English

NHS experience

Experience in Respiratory Service

Education

GCSEs in Biology, Maths and English

A level in Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics

Degree in Biological Science

ARTP Qualification

BLS/ILS certificate

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Band 4- Respiratory Associate Physiologist

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking to appoint one substantive, full-time Associate Physiologist in Respiratory Medicine to join our dynamic and supportive Respiratory team. The successful post holder will support the Respiratory Physiology Service in delivering high-quality respiratory diagnostics and sleep therapies to the West Hertfordshire population across our three hospital sites. This is a developmental Associate post requiring completion of in-house training and attainment of the ARTP Associate qualification. The post holder will work under supervision until deemed competent to practise independently within defined departmental protocols. Upon qualification, the post holder will be expected to function independently as a Respiratory Associate and provide support across other clinical areas as required. You will join a committed multidisciplinary team of Clinical Scientists, Clinical Physiologists, Consultants, and Specialist Nurses dedicated to delivering the highest standards of patient care.

The role involves close collaboration with colleagues across the wider Respiratory Department, and flexibility to travel between all three Trust sites will be essential to provide service support where required. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to develop specialist skills within a supportive environment and contribute meaningfully to the delivery and development of Respiratory services.

The closing date is 25 November 2026

Main duties of the job

Primary duties and areas of responsibilities:

Consistently provide high quality leadership in a visible and highly professional manner, acting as a positive role model. Act as a source of reference to other members of the department giving support, advice and recommendations. Demonstrate continuous professional development, maintaining a high level of clinical competence. Support service leads to ensure that all staff have a clear understanding of the care and environmental standards they are expected to maintain. Act as a clinical role model, assessing and delivering care needs as a significant part of their role. They will also ensure high standards of clinical care are consistently achieved and monitored. Role model the trust's values and expected behaviours. Ensure all communication, which may be complex, contentious or sensitive, is undertaken in a responsive, inclusive and timely manner, focusing on improvement and ways to move forward. Ensure all communication is presented appropriately to different recipients, according to levels of understanding, type of communication being imparted and possible barriers such as language, culture, understanding or physical or mental health conditions. Ensure that waiting times are monitored and reported on a weekly basis and that any potential problems are escalated appropriately. Any other responsibilities not listed in this Job Description as required by the department.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please [e-mail]

Job responsibilities

Management ResponsibilityThe post holder will be professionally accountable to the Chief Respiratory Physiologist, Alex Newland-Smith. Working PatternThis is a full-time position, working Monday to Friday across all Trust sites.

Further details are available in the full Job Description and Person Specification document.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications:

• Excellent command of English - high standard of grammar and spelling
• GCSE in Biology,Maths and English at C or better (Or Equivalent)
• An A level in Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics (Or equivalent)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages eg PowerPoint, Word, Excel and other IT skills acquired through training and practical experience
• Experience in an NHS Information and co-ordinating role.
• Experience working within a Respiratory Service
• Evidence of continuing education and personal development.
• BLS/ILS certificate
• Degree in Biological Science
• ARTP Qualification

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of respiratory anatomy and physiology
• Advance knowledge and highly skilled in the use of MS Excel and IT systems.
• Must be prepared to attend training courses appropriate to post.

Experience

• NHS Experience working within Respiratory service
• Knowledge of software programs Excellent customer service skills
• Experience of dealing with professionals and public
• Working experience in similar role

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.

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust