Trainee Respiratory Clinical Physiologist | Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Crewe; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for a Trainee Respiratory Clinical Physiologist to join the respiratory physiology team. Training will cover core lung function testing and related investigations; successful completion will progress to a Band 5 Healthcare Science Practitioner.

The role supports development through ARTP Practitioner exam level III and a Graduate Diploma pathway with partner universities, under structured supervision and assessment in line with

Job description

Trainee Respiratory Clinical Physiologist | Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

LOOKING FOR A CAREER WITHIN HEALTHCARE SCIENCE? THIS MAY BE THE JOB FOR YOU!

An opportunity has arisen for a trainee Respiratory Physiologist to join our progressive respiratory physiology team at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Our service offers a range of respiratory investigations, including spirometry, gas transfer, lung volumes, reversibility testing, 6-minute walk tests and nebulised antibiotic challenge testing. Our sleep service offers limited respiratory sleep studies and overnight pulse oximetry with plans to expand in the future.

We are looking for a highly motivated, forward thinking team member who can demonstrate competency in the field. Training will be provided with the expectation to undertake ARTP Practitioner exam level III. You will also be encouraged toundertake a Graduate Diploma in Respiratory Physiology in conjunction with Sheffield Hallam University or UWE Bristol if appropriate.

Experience and underpinning knowledge of basic lung function and investigations of sleep disordered breathing is desirable.

Starting salary will be paid at Agenda for Change band 4. Successful applicants will be offered a band 5 Healthcare Science Practitioner position on completion of training and clinical competencies.The successful candidate will be supervised when carrying out all clinical activity throughout the course of the training programme. Level of supervision may be direct or indirect as per skills and competencies.

Duties and responsibilities listed are reflective of the training aspect of this role. This will be revised upon completion of training to align with the qualified role.

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Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.

Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area’s largest employers.

Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.

As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we’re reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on ourHealthier Futures website.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.

The successful candidate will be expected to participate in and undertake (under appropriate supervision) the following in accordance with local, national and professional guidelines ensuring the rights, privacy, dignity and confidentiality of all patients are protected at all times.

Please see job description for main responsibilities.

This advert closes on Monday 20 Jul 2026