Specialist Respiratory Physiologist/ Healthcare Scientist

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in Nuneaton seeks a Specialist Respiratory Physiologist/Healthcare Scientist. The role demands a dynamic professional to provide physiological measurements and support. Candidates must possess a BSc in Clinical Physiology and relevant post-qualification experience. Benefits include on-site nursery, flexible working, and 27 days of annual leave. Interested applicants should be alert as the position may close early due to a high volume of applications.

Benefits

On-site nursery

27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible working

Subsidised restaurant

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience as a Specialist Respiratory Physiologist.
• ARPT part 1 and 2 qualification or equivalent.
• Experience in lung function and sleep setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform, interpret, and report on respiratory investigations.
• Undertake specialised respiratory & sleep investigations.
• Work within professional guidelines and maintain a compassionate environment.

Skills

Organisational skills

Good written and oral communication

Ability to form positive working relationships

Motivational skills for patients

Analytical skills

Education

BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (Respiratory Function)

Membership of Registration Council for Clinical Physiology

Immediate Life Support certification

Job description

Specialist Respiratory Physiologist/ Healthcare Scientist

Specialist Respiratory Physiologist/ Healthcare Scientist

19 hours per week (Monday - Friday: 4 day week) (compressed hours available too)

Permanent

Closing Date: 26th December 2025

Interview Date: TBC

This position may be offered at a Band 5 with progression to Band 6, subject to the successful candidate achieving sufficient competencies for a Band 6 role.

This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.

All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.

A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.

Main duties of the job

We are looking to appoint a dynamic and well-motivated qualified Band 6 Respiratory Physiologist, with the relevant experience to join our busy Cardio-Respiratory department. The successful candidate will expected to be an effective member of the Respiratory team providing a high standard of physiological measurements including a wide range of basic and advanced respiratory, sleep and oesophageal services and patient care to both out-patients and in-patients.

We are looking for an experienced Clinical Physiologist with significant experience, with their ARTP part 1 and 2 qualification or equivalent with a minimum of 2 years post qualification in a lung function and sleep setting.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated and proactive, able to communicate with a range of disciplines, medical and nursing staff. Able to demonstrate good organisational skills able, to multitask and prioritise effectively and deputise in the absence of the Lead Respiratory Physiologist.

About us

Here at George Eliot our vision to 'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive health services delivered by inspiring and compassionate staff who share our corporate values:

Effective Open Communication

Excellence and safety in everything we do

Challenge but support

Expect respect and dignity

Local health that inspires confidence

Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.

Job responsibilities

• An independent practitioner with the ability to perform, interpret and report on a broad range of respiratory, sleep and oesophageal investigations. Work within the guidelines and sphere of professional practice in the delivery of all aspects of our specialist services within the Cardio Respiratory Unit. Duties are to be undertaken whilst maintaining a caring and compassionate environment.
• To undertake a range of specialised respiratory & Sleep investigations and treatments as listed to aid diagnosis and treatment of referred patients.

For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Experience and Knowledge

• 2 years post qualification experience and a further 2 as a Specialist Respiratory Physiologist in broad range of lung function procedures with acquired highly specialist knowledge and experience.

Qualification and Professional Training

• BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (Respiratory Function) or equivalent level of experience
• Member of Registration Council for Clinical Physiology registered
• Immediate Life Support
• MSc Respiratory Physiology or equivalent experience consolidated by short specialist course training and self-guided study

Personal Qualities

• Organisational skills to fulfil role of section manager including, time management, proactive planning and problem solving
• Good written and oral communication
• Ability to form positive working relationships
• Flexible and reliable
• Good previous health record

Skills and Abilities

• To obtain the best results from patients in a variety tests that require encouragement and motivational tools
• To be able to deal sensitively with anxious or aggressive patients and relatives attending the department
• Frequent concentration is required to interpret and analyse test data and results with a high level of concentration during patient test procedures
• To provide expert opinion and seek co-operation from medical colleagues regarding appropriateness of referrals and make the final and on occasions contentious, decision where changes to the referral form are required or if testing is contraindicated

Other

• To be able to manoeuvre patients in wheelchairs
• To be able to assist patients to transfer from wheelchair to equipment chair
• To be able to move heavy equipment due to lack of space
• To be able to perform forced breathing manoeuvres regularly to demonstrate to and motivate patients.

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.

£31,049 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rata