Respiratory Physiologist (Band 4) – Lung & Sleep Diagnostics

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; Hampstead; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Generous benefits

Next level training

Job summary

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Band 4 Associate Respiratory Physiologist to deliver respiratory diagnostic tests across multiple hospital sites. The role offers hands-on experience in spirometry, sleep studies and exercise testing while developing national certification competencies.

You will work within a friendly Respiratory Physiology team, contributing to patient-centred care, equipment maintenance, QA and infection control.

Qualifications

• Minimum of GCSEs (4+), including maths, English and science subjects.
• NVQ Level III or equivalent plus diploma-level training.
• ARTP Spirometry practitioner (Level III) certificate; ability to perform/interpret Spirometry.

Responsibilities

• Perform a range of respiratory diagnostic tests including spirometry, lung volumes, gas transfer, sleep studies and exercise testing.
• Support delivery of a high-quality respiratory physiology service across hospital sites.
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers and multidisciplinary teams for a positive patient experience.
• Maintain equipment calibration, quality assurance and infection control procedures.
• Support service development and work toward professional competency and certification.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Computer skills

Administration skills

Adaptability

Teamwork

Initiative

Problem solving

Professionalism

Education

GCSEs (Maths/English/Science)

NVQ Level III

ARTP Spirometry certificate (Level III)

Job description

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Band 4 Associate Respiratory Physiologist to deliver respiratory diagnostic tests across multiple hospital sites. The role offers hands-on experience in spirometry, sleep studies and exercise testing while developing national certification competencies.

You will work within a friendly Respiratory Physiology team, contributing to patient-centred care, equipment maintenance, QA and infection control.