Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) is the biggest employer in Nottingham with over 19,000 staff
Associate Respiratory Physiologist Band 4 Training Post
Band 4
Main area Respiratory and Sleep Physiology Grade Band 4 Contract Permanent Hours Full time – 37.5 hours per week (08:30 to 16:30 Monday to Friday) Job ref 164-7826741
Site: Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Queen’s Medical Centre Campus, Town Nottingham Salary £28,392 – £31,157 per annum pro-rata Salary period Yearly Closing 07/06/2026 23:59
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to train as a respiratory physiologist at NUH. Applicants will need to have the minimum of a BSc at 2:1 in a healthcare related science, and be employed in a lung function and sleep services department. You must already be competent to perform some of the investigations listed in the job description. During the training period you will be delivering basic respiratory and sleep clinical technical services under supervision as required whilst studying to gain a Diploma level qualification.
Applicants would also be considered on a band 5 Annex 21 pay scale – applicants needs to be very clear in their additional information as to the terms of their application.
Main duties of the job
You will be working in a direct patient facing role, performing respiratory and sleep related investigations and procedures. You will need to possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be able to use tact, persuasion, empathy and diplomacy in order to obtain maximal patient effort throughout the testing procedure. You must be able to work as an effective member of the team, and plan your own work and meet agreed targets on an ongoing basis. There may be an element of cross site working within this role.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To perform a range of basic respiratory diagnostic investigations such as spirometry, lung volume and gas transfer measurements and the collection and analysis of capillary blood gases. You will also be involved in the delivery of the sleep service, with CPAP issue and the ongoing review of CPAP use.
Person specification
Training and Qualifications
- Minimum BSc 2:1 related to healthcare environment.
- Practical experience in a range of respiratory and sleep related investigations.
- Currently employed within a lung function and sleep services department.
- Any respiratory and sleep related professional qualifications.
Experience
- Currently performing a range of lung function and sleep related investigations as detailed in the job description.
Communication and Relationship skills
- Provides evidence of using highly developed communication skills.
- Provides evidence of effective team working.
- Previous experience in presenting data in a formal meeting situation.
Analytical and Judgement skills
- Provides evidence of making decisions and judgements in own work area.
Planning and organisation skills
- Provides evidence of meeting agreed workload targets.
Physical skills
- Provides evidence of using manual dexterity in own area of work.
Other requirements specific to the role
- Provides evidence of remaining calm in difficult circumstances.
Diversity and Inclusion
Eligible candidates are specifically encouraged to apply if they identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled.
All NHS employees within the East Midlands who are at risk of redundancy who meet the essential criteria of the person specification will be given preferential interview.
Professional Registration
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Legal Disclosure
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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