Apprentice Associate Respiratory Physiologist | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Apprentice Associate Respiratory Physiologist | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Employer: Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Liverpool, L9 7AL

Pay: Annex 21 until qualification is obtained

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Disability Confident: No

Closing Date: 08/07/2026

About This Job

Please note this is an apprentice post paid at annex 21 until qualification is obtained.

Responsibilities

  • Assist senior respiratory physiologists with Spirometry, Reversibility, Lung volumes and TLCO.
  • Provide assistance for CPET both diagnostic and pre‑op.
  • Run independent spirometry clinics at local health centres.
  • Perform full studies unsupervised within the main respiratory lab at Aintree Site.
  • Perform spirometry at various locations around North Merseyside.
  • Support clinical physiology service provision, including direct duties and supervised activities.
  • Assist in setup and exercise testing within CPET area.
  • Perform reversibility testing unsupervised and use lab sterilisation and cleaning SOPs.
  • Assist with ordering, stock control and receipt of consumable items used in clinical physiology.
  • Recognise and report equipment faults and ensure resolution.
  • Assist with local risk management policies and maintenance of appropriate standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Completed or currently undertaking the associate practitioner course or foundation degree in health‑care science.
  • Registered with ARTP as an approved spirometry practitioner.
  • Actively attending university as required to become an AHCS registered associate practitioner.
  • Understands CVIS/IPM/Ascent and other respiratory information systems.
  • Ability to work independently in direct patient care within department and national guidelines.

Benefits

Opportunity to develop within a friendly, dedicated team with excellent scope for progression.

Work in one of the largest and well‑equipped respiratory laboratories in the North West.

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Posted: July 6th, 2026