Chief Respiratory Physiologist - Peterborough

North West Anglia Nhs Foundation Trust; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Chief Respiratory Physiologist based at Peterborough City Hospital with rotations to other sites in the Trust. You will lead the Respiratory Investigations team, ensure AHCS registration, and report diagnostics in collaboration with clinicians.

The role includes line management, staff training, and liaising with the multidisciplinary team to improve patient care and service delivery across multiple sites in Cambridgeshire and

Qualifications

• Degree (Level 6) in Clinical Physiology or equivalent.
• Has HCPC registration (or has applied for registration).
• Level 7 module in Clinical Assessment for Healthcare Science (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Maintain current AHCS registration as a highly specialised respiratory physiologist.
• Manage the team of respiratory investigations staff in line with Trust policy and guidance.
• Assessment, prioritisation and planning of examinations and diagnostic testing with Head of Respiratory Investigations.
• Independently provide reports for diagnostics performed and support clinicians as needed.
• Supervise and support staff training within the department and on student placements.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Autonomy

MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Clinical Physiology

HCPC registration

Level 7 clinical assessment

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Respiratory Investigations team at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust. The role will be based at Peterborough City Hospital however will involve some rotation through both Peterborough Community Diagnostic Centre, Stamford and Rutland Hospital, Doddington Community Hospital, and Hinchingbrooke Hospital in Huntingdon.
As the Chief Respiratory Physiologist, you will be responsible for performing and reporting a wide range of respiratory investigations in conjunction with the medical team where necessary. You will also be responsible for line managing and providing training to the team of respiratory investigations staff at PCH.
In 2024 the Respiratory Investigations team performed over 14,000 diagnostics across the NWAFT footprint: Peterborough City Hospital, Hinchingbrooke Hospital, Stamford and Rutland Hospital, and Doddington Community Hospital. The planned expansion to the purpose-built Peterborough Community Diagnostic Centre in December of 2026 will significantly increase throughput and improve patient experience and wait times.
Our team comprises of ARTP and AHCS accredited clinical staff, you would be working with them to provide testing and reporting services, and offer guidance and advice for clinicians and patients. As part of your role you would be supporting the Head of Respiratory Investigations and deputise for them on occasion.

Main duties of the job

• Maintain current AHCS registration as a highly specialised respiratory physiologist.
• Manage the team of respiratory investigations staff in line with Trust policy and guidance, including matters of performance/capability, behavioural issues, sickness, and training.
• Assessment, prioritisation and planning of appropriate examinations and diagnostic testing in conjunction with the Head of Respiratory Investigations.
• Using in-depth, detailed analysis and interpretation of a range of clinical and technical data, the post holder will independently provide a factual report for diagnostics performed personally and where necessary by others within the Trust and in the primary care setting.
• Supervise and support staff in training within the department and on student clinical placements.
• Communicate and liaise with the multidisciplinary team to promote effective and quality care.
• Any other duties that may be required from time to time.

This job description is intended only as a guide to the range of duties involved. The post holder will need to be flexible and adaptable in order to respond to the changes and developments within the Trust.
Please Note the advert may close sooner than the date advertised due to levels of interest, closing of the advert will happen with no notice.

About us

We are committed to supporting colleagues through organisational change. Priority will be given to staff at risk within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Integrated Care Board.

Details

Closing date: 09 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year pa pro-rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 176-Med-8379372
Job locations: Peterborough City Hospital, Edith Cavell Campus, Peterborough, PE3 9GZ, United Kingdom

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• Essential: Degree (Level 6) in Clinical Physiology or equivalent
• Essential: Has HCPC registration (or has applied for registration)
• Essential: Level 7 module in Clinical Assessment for Healthcare Science (or equivalent)

Experience

• Essential: Practical experience of Advanced Lung Function testing 5 years post-graduation
• Essential: Evidence of leadership
• Desirable: Experience of working with external partners in a healthcare setting

Knowledge

• Essential: Has knowledge of relevant legislation
• Essential: Has a deep understanding of lung function physiology and its application

Skills and Abilities

• Essential: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with all health care professionals and service users
• Essential: Prioritisation and organisation of workload independently and efficiently
• Essential: How to motivate and inspire others
• Essential: Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Essential: IT skills including word processing and databases with experience of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint
• Essential: Advanced specialist and communication and interpersonal skills

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Peterborough City Hospital, Edith Cavell Campus, Peterborough, PE3 9GZ, United Kingdom
Contact: Andy Stubbington, Head of Respiratory Investigations, [e-mail]