Respiratory / Sleep Physiologist

University Hospitals Plymouth Nhs Trust; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is seeking a highly skilled Respiratory Physiologist to join the Lung Function & Sleep Service at Derriford, Plymouth. You will plan, undertake and perform a range of diagnostic assessments in line with ARTP/BTS guidelines, reporting results to referrers and contributing to patient care.

The post requires an undergraduate degree in clinical physiology or PTP, ARTP Parts I & II, and sound knowledge of respiratory physiology.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in clinical physiology or PTP qualification or equivalent science related subject.
• Professional Exams
• ARTP Parts I & II

Responsibilities

• Plan, undertake and perform diagnostic assessments in accordance with ARTP/BTS guidelines.
• Spirometry, peak flow, gas transfer and CPET where applicable.
• Produce reports and interpret results for the medical team.
• Work with Senior Specialist Physiologists to develop the service.

Skills

Respiratory physiology

Lung function tests

Sleep monitoring

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate degree in clinical physiology

PTP qualification

ARTP Part I & II

Job description

Job summary

To provide a clinical role within Respiratory Physiology at Plymouth Hospitals NHS trust. Working at the CDC/ Derriford and Dartmoor building. To plan, undertake and perform simple/ specialist, and highly complex diagnostic assessments in accordance with ARTP/BTS guidelines. To provide a highly specialist technical service which contributes to the diagnosis, management and further treatment of patients. The post holder will prioritise demands, accommodate unplanned events and work without supervision. Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.

Main duties of the job

To deliver Lung Function & Sleep Service to users from appropriate authorised referrals, performing a range of diagnostic tests, presenting results back to the referrer with appropriate comments or report and problem solving. To support the Senior Specialist Physiologists in developing the service. To provide educational aspects of clinical physiology within PHT including delivery of education to medical and non-medical members of the multi-disciplinary. Using a range of highly specialist equipment.

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Job responsibilities

• To plan, undertake and perform simple, specialist, complex and highly complex diagnostic assessments in accordance with ARTP/BTS guidelines.
• Spirometry, peak flow rates, flow/volume loops
• Gas transfer
• Static lung volumes
• Reversibility of airways obstruction with bronchodilators
• Field exercise tests (6MWT)
• Overnight sleep apnoea screening
• Arterial blood gas performance and analysis
• Exhaled and nasal nitric oxide
• Bronchial provocation tests for the diagnosis of asthma/ bronchial hyper-responsiveness (Mannitol)
• Respiratory muscle assessment
• CPAP assessment and provision.
• Hypoxic challenge
• Pulmonary shunt assessments
• Full cardio-pulmonary exercise tests (CPET)
• Respiratory/ Multi channel sleep studies.
• Production of reports
• Verbal and written interpretation to referring medical team and other professionals where appropriate for simple and specialist assessments.
• As a minimum be trained in Basic Life Support.

For further details please see the attached JD & PS

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Undergraduate degree in clinical physiology or Practitioner Training Programme (PTP) qualification or equivalent science related subject.
• Professional Exams
• ARTP Parts I & II

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Thorough proven knowledge of Respiratory and Sleep Physiology
• A wide range of abilities in performing and reporting lung function tests & sleep monitoring.
• Demonstrable experience of working in respiratory physiology

Aptitude & Abilities

Essential

• The ability to work effectively as part of a team using individual initiative.
• The ability to integrate quickly into the lung function department.
• Good interpersonal skills.

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, Derriford Road, PLYMOUTH, PL6 8DH, United Kingdom

Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Lead Respiratory and Sleep Physiologist, Laura Roberts, [e-mail], 01752432637

Details

Date posted: 28 September 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 216-LH-DC8203158

Job locations: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, Derriford Road, PLYMOUTH, PL6 8DH, United Kingdom