Highly Specialised Respiratory Physiologist and Education Lead

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT; Doncaster; Presencial; GBP 49.000 - 57.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and wellbeing support

NHS Car Lease schemes

Discounts on restaurants & shopping

Descripción de la vacante

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT is seeking a highly specialised Respiratory Physiologist and Education Lead to deliver advanced diagnostic services and lead education across the workforce.

The role involves independent reporting of complex respiratory investigations, teaching and mentoring, and contributing to service development within the DBTH Trust.

Formación

• Advanced clinical knowledge in respiratory physiology.
• Ability to independently perform and interpret complex diagnostic investigations.
• Understanding of ARTP, NICE and IQIPS standards.

Responsabilidades

• Undertake highly complex diagnostic procedures for outpatients and inpatients across divisions.
• Coordinate workforce resources including rostering, leave, sickness and staff development.

Conocimientos

Advanced respiratory physiology

Clinical governance

Mentoring

Educación

BSc Clinical Physiology

ARTP Accreditation

AHCS or HCPC registration

Teaching/assessments qualification

Master's degree or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Highly Specialised Respiratory Physiologist and Education Lead

The closing date is 19 November 2026

We are seeking an experienced and highly specialised Respiratory Physiologist with expert clinical knowledge and a proven ability to autonomously perform, analyse, and interpret complex respiratory investigations. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering an outstanding patient-centred diagnostic service, ensuring clinical excellence, quality assurance, and evidence-based practice throughout the patient pathway. In addition, they will provide leadership in education and training, supporting the development of students, trainees, and registered staff through teaching, mentorship, competency assessment, and the promotion of best practice, helping to shape and sustain a highly skilled respiratory physiology workforce.

Competency in performing and reporting Cardiorespiratory Exercise Testing independently would be advantageous to assist the set-up of a new local service.

Main duties of the job

Undertaking highly complex diagnostic procedures for routine and emergency outpatients and inpatients across all Divisions within Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Responsible for the effective coordination of workforce resources, including rota planning, annual leave approval, sickness management and staff development.

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.

At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:

• Extensive range of learning opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

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Please note that from 9th April2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

• BSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent qualification
• ARTP Accreditation
• Registration held with the AHCS or HCPC
• Qualification in teaching and/or assessments
• Relevant Master's degree or equivalent

Knowledge & Experience

• Advanced clinical knowledge within respiratory physiology
• Ability to independently perform, interpret complex diagnostic investigations
• Strong understanding of national standards (e.g. ARTP, NICE, IQIPS) and ability to embed these into practice
• Demonstrates sound clinical judgement, including escalation of abnormal or high-risk findings
• Confident in supporting, mentoring, and developing junior staff
• Evidence of leading or supervising staff in a clinical setting
• Ability to coordinate daily service delivery (rostering, triage, prioritisation)
• Ability to manage performance, give feedback, and promote a positive team culture

Personal Attributes & Skills

• Shows clear passion for working in the Cardio-respiratory Department at DBTH
• Demonstrates clear commitment to the team approach; exchanging ideas and providing support to colleagues
• Possess and display tact and diplomacy where appropriate
• Conveys written information clearly and accurately to a wide range of recipients
• Speaks confidently, conveying clear messages to a wide range of listeners

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.

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

£49,387 to £56,515 a yearPro Rata Per Annum