Highly Specialist Physiologist

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No relocation package

Job summary

The Respiratory Physiology Department at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust seeks a highly motivated Respiratory Physiologist for a 12-month full-time secondment at Band 7. You will hold a degree in Cardio-Vascular, Respiratory and Sleep Sciences or equivalent with registration to RCCP or AHCS and maintain CPD.

The role includes development of the sleep pathway and CPAP service and working to NICE, GIRFT and IQIPs standards.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of clinical practice in lung function testing and capillary blood gas analysis
• Up-to-date knowledge of evidence-based practices in respiratory diagnostics and therapies
• Ability to deliver training using a wide range of media
• Understanding of NHS learning and development priorities and strategies
• Demonstrable post-qualification clinical experience in tests delivered by the department
• Essential: AHCS registration and NMC/HCPC if applicable

Responsibilities

• Work at an advanced level in all aspects of lung function testing, skin prick testing and capillary blood gas analysis
• Provide advice and guidance to colleagues and external enquiries
• Support NIV initiation and follow-up, the oxygen service including ambulatory oxygen titration and field exercise tests
• Carry out Cardio-Pulmonary Exercise Testing with consultants and senior colleagues
• Organise workload and duties on a day-to-day basis
• Willing to travel to Breathing Space and other sites; may include home visits to housebound patients
• Teaching and mentoring duties with Sheffield College and Sheffield Hallam University

Skills

Lung function tests

Communication skills

Teaching/mentoring

Education

Degree in Cardio-Vascular, Respiratory and Sleep Sciences or equivalent

AHCS or RCCP registration

Up-to-date CPD

Job description

Job summary

Due to maternity leave, the Respiratory Physiology Department is looking for a motivated, experienced, Highly Specialist Respiratory Physiologist on a 1 year full-time secondment at Band 7. The successful candidate will hold a degree in Cardio-Vascular, Respiratory and Sleep Sciences or equivalent and registration with either RCCP or AHCS. Proven experience in delivering respiratory diagnostics and therapies and evidence of up-to-date CPD is also essential. The sleep pathway has recently been re-designed and you will be involved in continuing to improve this and other pathways to ensure the department. The CPAP service has over 6000 registered patients and we have an established physiologist led sleep results clinic and MDT, working alongside our sleep consultant, Dr Ubaidi. You will work to National standards such as NICE, GIRFT, IQIPs and key performance targets such as DMO1. The department is also involved in the Trusts Respiratory Transformation Programme which requires liaising with colleagues outside the Medical Imaging and Medical Physics CSU. Professionally, the department links in with the Regional Sleep meeting, the South Yorkshire IQIPs group and the SY Healthcare Science forum. Occasionally the department is asked to participate in local events such as Fresh Air Fair, World COPD day and World Asthma day. You will have excellent communication skills and be able to deal empathetically with patient concerns and complaints when they arise.

Main duties of the job

• You will work at an advanced level in all aspects of lung function testing, skin prick testing and capillary blood gas analysis.
• You will provide advice and guidance to colleagues from within the department and external enquiries from patients and clinical colleagues.
• You will support NIV initiation and follow-up, the oxygen service including assessment, initiation, follow-up and titration of ambulatory oxygen using field exercise tests.
• Cardio-Pulmonary Exercise Testing is carried out with the anaesthetic and respiratory consultants and you will work with senior colleagues to provide CPET.
• You will have responsibility in one of the key delivery areas and you will be expected to work at a senior level in all of the key areas. This will include organising the workload on a day-to-day basis.
• Whilst most of the work is currently delivered at Breathing Space, you must be willing to work flexibly and travel to both sites when needed. This may include home visits to house bound patients in the future.
• We are proud to support developing staff and as such have close links with Sheffield College and Sheffield Hallam University. We support apprentices throughout their development and duties will include teaching and mentoring.
• Attendance at meetings such as the senior team meeting, full staff meeting is required and you may be required to deputise at meetings such as Quality Governance, Clinical Management Team and Section Leads.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham. As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, show progress in areas that matter most to staff. We have seen good results in how colleagues feel about health and wellbeing, alongside increased confidence that employees are recognised and supported. But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making. All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.

Certificates of Sponsorship

Please note that the Trust does not currently offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role. Applications are welcomed from candidates who can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Details

• Date posted: 29 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 7
• Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum/pro rata
• Contract: Secondment
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
• Reference number: C9165-26-10-047

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

Knowledge

• Essential: Demonstrates knowledge of policies, practices and procedures e.g. NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to patient care
• Essential: Up to date knowledge of clinical evidence based practices and has kept own practice current
• Essential: Able to deliver training in a confident manner using a wide range of media
• Essential: Knowledge of how learning and development supports organisation development
• Essential: Understanding of NHS and Trust learning and development strategies and priorities.

Qualifications

• Essential: Relevant professional qualification in teaching or training (or considerable practical experience)
• Desirable: Evidence of continuing professional development
• Desirable: STP or equivalent

Registration

• Essential: Must have AHCS Professional Registration.

Experience

• Essential: Demonstrable post qualification clinical experience in the performance of the broad range of tests delivered by the department.
• Essential: Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust core values
• Desirable: Demonstrable experience of design, delivery and evaluation of training for clinical professional colleagues
• Desirable: Experience of facilitating competence-based learning
• Desirable: Experience in the delivery of various types of training programmes using a variety of training delivery and learning methods

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 contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Kevin Freeman, [e-mail], 01709427189

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