Specialised Respiratory Physiologist/Respiratory Clinical Scientist

NHS; York; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a motivated Specialised Respiratory Physiologist/Clinical Scientist to enhance respiratory services in York and Selby. The ideal candidate will have a BSc in Clinical Physiology and a passion for patient care. Responsibilities include performing advanced pulmonary function tests and participating in service management. This full-time position offers supportive professional development and a community-focused work environment.

Benefits

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday rising to 33 days

Confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development opportunities

NHS Car Lease scheme

Qualifications

• BSc Hons in Clinical Physiology or equivalent required.
• Experience in performing a variety of pulmonary function investigations required.
• Familiarity with CPET preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic and advanced pulmonary function tests unsupervised.
• Participate in service management aspects.
• Supervise students and provide training as needed.

Skills

Confident working independently

Clinical physiology skills

Supervisory experience

Education

BSc in Respiratory Physiology

MSc in Respiratory Science

ARTP accreditation

Tools

Pulmonary function testing equipment

Cardio-pulmonary exercise testing tools

Job description

Overview

Go back York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Specialised Respiratory Physiologist/Respiratory Clinical Scientist

The closing date is 22 September 2025.

Do you want to help develop and provide respiratory services, encompassing the delivery of a breathlessness pathway? We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated Band 7 respiratory physiologist/clinical scientist. We have opportunities to work at sites in York or Selby. The successful candidate will rotate between York Hospital and the Community Diagnostic Centre's.

Our candidate will have a BSc Hons in Clinical Physiology or equivalent, ARTP accreditation and experience performing a wide variety of pulmonary function investigations. Experience in CPET is also desirable. Our department is committed to continuing professional development, with many staff undertaking post graduate and professional qualifications.

This role would be ideal for a physiologist looking to take the next step in their career, or who is already established at this level but would like a new challenge and to work in the community. We require the successful candidate to be confident in working independently and autonomously.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be expected to be able to perform basic and advanced pulmonary function tests unsupervised, these should include:

• Assessment of bronchodilator response
• Fitness to fly assessments
• Arterial blood gas punctures, and analysis
• Hyper-reactivity (using mannitol)
• Cardio-pulmonary exercise testing

At this level you will also be expected to participate in aspects of service management, including quality assurance, service planning, workforce planning, appraisal, and student supervision.

About us

For further information about what it is like to work for our Trust, please visit: https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [e-mail].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BSc in Respiratory Physiology and/or MSc in Respiratory Science
• ARTP Part I and II or equivalent
• Teaching or training skills

Experience

• Appropriate post qualification experience and familiarity with the range of basic and advanced Respiratory investigations
• Supervisory experience
• Training in specialist aspects of the role, i.e CPET

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.

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust