Senior Respiratory Physiologist (Internal Only)

Royal Devon; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card discounts

Health service discounts

Car lease schemes

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Job summary

Senior Respiratory Physiologist opportunity in Exeter within the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. This internal vacancy supports lung function testing across our CDC Nightingale Hospital and Wonford sites.

You will train Physiology Assistants and trainees, undertake CPET, Flight Assessment and Sleep Service duties, and work 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am–5pm, with opportunities to develop our CPET service.

Responsibilities

• Split between the CDC in the Nightingale Hospital and Wonford site for broader diagnostic tests.
• Perform routine lung function testing at the CDC and train/support Physiology Assistants and trainees.
• At Wonford participate in Flight Assessment, Mannitol Challenge Testing, and the Physiologist Led Sleep Service.
• Opportunity to train and participate in the new CPET service.

Job description

Vacancies Senior Respiratory Physiologist (Internal Only)

Role Summary

Thank you for taking the time to consider this opportunity to work in the city of Exeter as a Senior Respiratory Physiologist.

About the Role

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

This role will split between our new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) in the Nightingale Hospital and the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Wonford site.

You will perform routine lung function testing in the CDC, and be supported by and provide support and training for our Physiology Assistants and Healthcare Science trainees. At the Wonford site you will participate in a wider range of diagnostic tests, including Flight Assessment, Mannitol Challenge Testing, and participate in our Physiologist Led Sleep Service. In addition you will have the opportunity to train and participate in our new CPET service.

Working Pattern:37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm

Interview Date: Thursday 19th November 2026

Please note, This is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees.

For further information please contact: Ian Martin, Team Manager, via email on [e-mail]

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation TrustandNorthern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the‑art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world‑class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work‑life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.

Senior Respiratory Physiologist (Internal Only)

• Salary Band 6: £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata
• Frequency Annual
• Vacancy Reference 185-700-14691
• Contract Type Permanent
• Closing Date 12 November, 2026
• Job Category Healthcare Scientists
• Staff Group Healthcare Scientists