Chief Respiratory Physiologist - Peterborough

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Chief Respiratory Physiologist to oversee respiratory investigations at Peterborough City Hospital with rotations to affiliated centres. The role includes reporting diagnostics, staff supervision, and deputising for the Head of Respiratory Investigations as needed.

You will maintain AHCS registration and lead a team across multiple sites, ensuring high-quality diagnostics and patient care while supporting clinicians and trainees.

Qualifications

• AHCS registration with current status.
• Experience in planning and prioritising examinations and diagnostics.
• Ability to provide detailed factual reports of diagnostics performed.
• Experience in supervising trainees and staff development.
• Strong communication with multidisciplinary teams.
• Flexible and adaptable to service changes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain AHCS registration and lead the respiratory investigations team.
• Assess, prioritise and plan examinations with the Head of Respiratory Investigations.
• Analyse data and provide accurate reports of diagnostics performed.
• Supervise and train staff and students within the department.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality patient care.
• Perform other duties as required by the Trust.

Skills

Respiratory investigations

Staff supervision

Education

AHCS registration

Job description

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 & 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.

• 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 & 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.
• Anyotherdutiesthatmayberequiredfromtimetotime.

Thisjobdescriptionis intended only as a guide to the range of duties involved. Thepost holderwill need to be flexible and adaptablein order torespond to the changes and developments within theTrust.

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 & Peterborough Integrated Care Board.