Specialised Respiratory Physiologist/Respiratory Clinical Scientist

York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a highly motivated Band 7 respiratory physiologist/clinical scientist to develop and provide respiratory services. The role involves performing a variety of pulmonary function tests, service management, and student supervision. The ideal candidate will have a BSc in Clinical Physiology and ARTP accreditation. This position offers opportunities to work in both York and Selby and is suited for a professional looking to advance their career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday rising to 33 days

Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• BSc Hons in Clinical Physiology or equivalent required.
• ARTP accreditation and experience with pulmonary function investigations needed.
• Experience in CPET is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform pulmonary function tests unsupervised.
• Participate in service management aspects and quality assurance.
• Supervise students and assist with service planning.

Job description

A Vacancy at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic and advanced pulmonary function tests unsupervised, including:

• Spirometry
• Dynamic lung volumes, maximal flow volume loops
• Static lung volume measurement
• 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.

Further information

For further information about what it is like to work for our Trust, please visit:

https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd

Benefits

• 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.

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 your 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 support 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 applications 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.

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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.

This advert closes on Monday 22 Sep 2025