Senior Respiratory Physiologist - Annex 21 Development Opportunity

North West Anglia Nhs Foundation Trust; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Respiratory Physiologist to support high-quality respiratory diagnostics across Peterborough City Hospital, Hinchingbrooke Hospital, and the new Peterborough Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC). The role encompasses performing and reporting a range of tests, with opportunities to progress to Band 6 via Annex 21 pathways.

The department values training, CPD, and service development, offering a collaborative environment and opportunities to

Qualifications

• Registration in the Respiratory modality with the Registration Council For Clinical Physiologists (with appropriate BSc (hons) in Clinical Physiology or recognised level of qualification in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement)
• ARTP Part I and II certificates (Desirable)
• Sound interpersonal, organisational and communication skills
• Post qualification experience in performing and teaching respiratory diagnostics
• Proficient in performing a range of lung function investigations
• Basic IT skills
• Ability to perform, report and supervise basic pulmonary function tests
• Ability to perform, report and supervise advanced pulmonary function tests
• Evidence of continuing professional development across a range of clinical diagnostic techniques

Responsibilities

• Perform and report a range of respiratory diagnostic investigations
• Support safe, high-quality patient care across multiple Trust sites
• Work collaboratively with physiologists, clinicians and the wider MDT
• Participate in service development, audit and quality improvement activity
• Support learners and staff in training where appropriate
• Maintain continuing professional development and competency progression

Skills

Respiratory registration

Interpersonal skills

Basic IT skills

Pulmonary function tests

Education

BSc (hons) Clinical Physiology

ARTP Part I/II certificates

Tools

Lung function testing equipment

Job description

Job summary

Join our expanding Respiratory Investigations team at an exciting time of service growth as we prepare for the opening of the new Peterborough Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) in October 2026.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Respiratory Physiologist to support the delivery of high-quality respiratory diagnostics across Peterborough City Hospital, Hinchingbrooke Hospital and the new CDC. You will work alongside experienced ARTP and AHCS accredited staff performing and reporting a range of respiratory investigations within a supportive and forward-thinking team.

In 2024 our team delivered over 14,000 respiratory diagnostic tests across the Trust, with further expansion planned as part of the CDC development programme.

This role would suit either an experienced Respiratory Physiologist ready for a Band 6 opportunity, or a developing candidate with the right values, aptitude and commitment to progress through an Annex 21 development route.

Applicants who do not yet meet all Band 6 criteria may still be considered under Annex 21 NHS Terms and Conditions arrangements, with structured support and competency development towards substantive Band 6 progression.

Main duties of the job

• Perform and report a range of respiratory diagnostic investigations.
• Support safe, high-quality patient care across multiple Trust sites.
• Work collaboratively with physiologists, clinicians and the wider MDT.
• Participate in service development, audit and quality improvement activity.
• Support learners and staff in training where appropriate.
• Maintain continuing professional development and competency progression.

About us

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust delivers services across Peterborough City Hospital, Hinchingbrooke Hospital and community locations, with significant investment in future diagnostic services through the new Peterborough Community Diagnostic Centre.

You will join a friendly and supportive department committed to professional development, innovation and excellent patient care.

Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust's redeployment process.

Details

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year, per annum pro-rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Reference number: 176-Med-7633115-D

Closing date: 03 November 2026

Person Specification

• Essential: Registration in the Respiratory modality through the Registration Council For Clinical Physiologists (with appropriate BSc (hons) in Clinical Physiology or recognised level of qualification in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement)
• Desirable: ARTP Part I and II certificates
• Essential: Sound interpersonal, organisational and communication skills
• Essential: Suitable post qualification experience in performing and teaching respiratory diagnostics
• Essential: Proficient and confident in performing a range of lung function investigations
• Essential: Basic IT skills
• Essential: Ability to perform, report and supervise basic pulmonary function tests
• Essential: Ability to perform, report and supervise advanced pulmonary function tests
• Essential: Evidence of continuing professional development across a range of clinical diagnostic techniques.
• Desirable: High degree of knowledge/clinical acumen in related medical fields

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 (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name: North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Employer's website: https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/

For questions about the job, contact: Head of Respiratory Investigations, Andy Stubbington, [e-mail]

Equal opportunities and legal statements apply.