Senior Respiratory Physiologist

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in London seeks a motivated Senior Respiratory Physiologist to deliver lung function and sleep diagnostics. The candidate will independently manage routine clinics and support the training of junior staff. Responsibilities include evaluating new equipment and contributing to clinical excellence. The role offers a competitive salary between £46,419 and £55,046 per annum and is an excellent opportunity for professionals dedicated to advancing respiratory care.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in working with patients.
• Practical knowledge of respiratory disorders, and performance and interpretation of routine lung function tests.
• Practical knowledge of sleep diagnostics.
• Previous experience in the use of CPAP therapy.
• Exposure to CPET testing.
• Exposure to NIV (domiciliary and/or acute).

Responsibilities

• Independently run all routine lung function and sleep clinics.
• Supervise and train junior team members.
• Assess and implement new equipment and testing procedures.

Skills

Performance and interpretation of basic lung function testing

Performance and interpretation of multichannel sleep studies

Excellent written and oral communication

Education

BSc in Clinical Physiology/Healthcare Science Respiratory and Sleep or equivalent

ARTP/BTS Assessment (Parts I and II) or ARTP Practitioner Exam

MSc Respiratory and Sleep Science

HCPC/RCCP registered, or in process of registration

Job description

Senior Respiratory Physiologist

The closing date is 05 January 2026

We are looking for a motivated and driven individual to join the respiratory physiology team to promote clinical excellence in respiratory and sleep diagnostics.

The role will consist of performance routine and specialised lung function tests to ARTP standards for all clinical and research patients. Performance and interpretation of a range of sleep diagnostics and resultant setup of patients up on appropriate domiciliary therapy.

Participation in the training and development of all junior members of the department and external students within the respiratory physiology team is must. We are constantly looking to improve and stay up to date across all areas of clinical practice so an eye for detail is essential.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be expected to be able to independently run all routine lung function and sleep clinics independently, as well as providing support and training to all junior members of the team. This includes supervision of them undertaking professional qualifications.

We are a dynamic service, working across a range of complex patient groups, always looking to improve and develop so assessment and implementation of new equipment and testing procedures will also be required.

Within the respiratory physiology team we provide complex testing such as CPET and provision the of non‑invasive ventilation (NIV) support and training will be given in these area but it is expected for the successful candidate to become part of the team delivering these services.

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top‑quality patient care, excellent education, and world‑class research.

We provide first‑class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neuroscience
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world‑class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

• BSc in Clinical Physiology/Healthcare Science Respiratory and Sleep or equivalent
• ARTP/BTS Assessment (Parts I and II) or ARTP Practitioner Exam
• MSc Respiratory and Sleep Science
• HCPC/RCCP registered, or in process of registration

Experience

• Previous experience in working with patients
• Practical knowledge of respiratory disorders, and performance and interpretation of routine lung function tests
• Practical knowledge of sleep diagnostics
• Previous experience in the use of CPAP therapy
• Exposure to CPET testing
• Exposure to NIV (domiciliary and/or acute)

Skills and Abilities

• Performance and interpretation of basic lung function testing
• Performance and interpretation of multichannel sleep studies

Communication

• Excellent written and oral communication

Personal and People Development

• Supervision and teaching of junior members of staff in training

Specific Requirements

• Cross site working - willingness to be flexible

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.

£46,419 to £55,046 a year Per Annum Inclusive of HCAS