Clinical Physiologist Respiratory/Sleep

Transformation Unit; Halifax; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Clinical Physiologist (Respiratory/Sleep) to join the Cardio-Respiratory Diagnostics team at Halifax. The post requires a BSc (Hons) in Clinical Physiology (Respiratory/Sleep) with ILS certification and registration with RCCP/AHCS within 3 months.

The role involves performing advanced respiratory tests, supervising students, and contributing to a high-quality diagnostic service across CHFT sites, including Calderdale Royal Hospital.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) in Clinical Physiology (Respiratory/Sleep) or equivalent
• Intermediate Life Support certification
• Registration with RCCP and/or AHCS and ARTP qualifications

Responsibilities

• Carry out physiological measurement testing on patients and produce reports as an independent practitioner in Respiratory procedures.
• Record and report spirometry and other respiratory tests including FeNo, CPET, MIP/MEP, SNIP.
• Lead, supervise and train students and apprentices in Respiratory and Sleep procedures.
• Work collaboratively with the Respiratory and Sleep Team across multiple sites to ensure efficient service delivery.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Patient care

Education

BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Respiratory and Sleep) or equivalent

Intermediate Life Support

Registration with RCCP and/or AHCS

ARTP Professional Qualifications

Job description

Main area Cardiology Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (up to 37.5 hours per week) Job ref 372-FSS3131

Employer Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Calderdale Royal Hospital Town Halifax Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 19/11/2026 23:59 Interview date 30/11/2026

Clinical Physiologist Respiratory/Sleep

NHS AfC: Band 5

Job overview

Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust is a large District General Hospital with an ever growing cardio-respiratory diagnostic department which is invested in developing the future workforce for Cardiac/Respiratory Physiologists/Healthcare Scientists.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dedicated team delivering respiratory diagnostics across Calderdale Royal Hospital, Huddersfield Royal Infirmary and the new Community Diagnostic Spoke and Hub in the heart of the Halifax and Huddersfield communities.

The post holder will hold a BSc (Hons) in Clinical Physiology (Respiratory/Sleep)/Healthcare Science.

The successful candidate will hold ILS certification and be registered with AHCS/RCCP within 3 months of appointment, and be a dedicated, reliable and committed individual to support the service.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as a key member of the Respiratory and Sleep Team, competently carrying out various diagnostic procedures in various health care settings.

• To carry out physiological measurement testing on patients and produce a factual report as an independent practitioner in Respiratory procedures within respiratory.
• To record and produce factual written or verbal reports for diagnostic respiratory investigations. To include;
• Spirometry with reversibility
• Sitting and Supine Spirometry
• Overnight Oximetry
• Full Lung Function Testing with Reversibility
• FeNo Testing
• Mouth Pressures (MIP/MEP)
• Sniff Nasal Inspiratory Pressure Testing (SNIP)
• CardioPulmonary Exercise Testing
• Six Minute Walk Tests (CPET)
• Fitting and downloading of semi-polysomnography monitors

To supervise and train students and apprentices in Respiratory and Sleep procedures.

• To use judgment and inform medical teams of untoward reports in a timely and appropriate manner.
• To work collaboratively on a day-to-day basis with others to contribute to the smooth and efficient running of Respiratory services, Non-Invasive, Echocardiography and Invasive Services.

The scope of training may extend to support more complex procedures (such as CPAP) where this is appropriate for the role and after appropriate training.

Working for our organisation

We employ more than 6,500 staffwho deliver compassionate care from our two main hospitals,Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary as well as in community sites, healthcentres and in patients’ homes. We also are incredibly proud to have almost 150 volunteers here at CHFT.

We provide a range of services including urgent and emergency care; medical; surgical; maternity; gynaecology; critical care; children’s and young people’s services; end of life care and outpatient and diagnostic imaging services.

We provide community health services, including sexual health services in Calderdale from Calderdale Royal and local health centres. These include Todmorden Health Centre and Broad Street Plaza.

We continue to modernise and invest in our health services to build on our strong reputation.Foundation trusts are public leaders in improving quality in health services. They are part of the NHS– yet decisions about what they do and how they do it are driven by independent boards. Boardslisten to their Council of Governors and respond to the needs of their members – patients, staff andthe local community.

Foundation trusts provide what the health service wants, yet are also free to invest quickly in thechanges to the local community needs, in striving to be the best, and in putting their patients first.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Adheres to department protocols and procedures following Trust and National guidelines.
• To undertake various Respiratory and Sleep assessments, including full explanation to the patient of the tests being carried out and their purpose.
• To perform several routine tasks including patient and equipment preparation, calibration, routine maintenance, cleaning, fault analysis/reporting and restocking of consumables.
• To communicate complex instructions and clinical information effectively to all patients to ensure co-operation and compliance in obtaining accurate technical and clinical data to maximise patient’s safety and medical well-being.
• Lead, educate and encourage patients in required test techniques, explaining the need for full co-operation and maximum effort in performing these tests by demonstrating the same physical effort and enthusiasm.
• To use verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients/carers. This may include demonstration, motivation, and persuasion. This will include patients/carers who may or may not have barriers to communication through cognitive or physical impairment.
• The ability to identify and act upon abnormal results, potential complications and contraindications and refer to a Senior Physiologist where necessary
• Reporting to and liaising with medical colleagues about patients requiring medical review.
• Administer bronchodilator drugs in accordance with departmental local policy.
• To report Spirometry and Spirometry with Reversibility studies.
• To train and help in the development of students and apprentices undertaking training within the department

Person specification

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

• BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Respiratory and Sleep Physiology) or equivalent
• Intermediate Life Support
• Registration with RCCP and/or AHCS
• ARTP Professional Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

• Experience in the majority of Respiratory and Sleep procedures
• Independent practitioner in the majority of Respiratory and Sleep procedures
• Commitment to further learning and maintaining CPD
• Experience/Knowledge of current professional issues and national standards in Respiratory and Sleep diagnostics
• Experience of entering results in databases and Electronic Patient Records
• Experience of healthcare computer software

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

• Be able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• To demonstrate enthusiasm and motivation.
• Contribute to the assessments, management of patients using accurate clinical and technical written documentation and excellent verbal communication.
• Understands confidentiality and strictly adheres to policies
• To maintain self-development and be able to adapt to change
• Able to work within a team and a commitment to work together to create the best possible outcomes
• Ability to treat everyone with dignity and respect
• Must demonstrate the Trust’s values
• Be flexible, punctual, and reliable
• The ability to prioritise and plan
• Ability to work under pressure

You may be required to undertake a DBS. The Trust will administer the DBS check on your behalf and will recover the cost (Enhanced £46.40, Standard £25.40 or Basic £25.40) from your salary when you commence in post (including Internal staff). You will also be required to participate in the DBS Update Service and pay the £15 cost per year. This is a condition of your employment.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

Name Sarah Bowker Job title Clinical Physiology Service Lead for Respiratory Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01422224310 Additional information

Michelle Foster

Clinical Services Manager Non-Invasive Cardiology

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07507897200