Specialist Respiratory Physiologist / Healthcare Scientist
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
Nuneaton, CV10 7DJView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
29 October 2026
9 days leftJob description
Specialist Respiratory Physiologist / Healthcare Scientist 37.5 hours per week Permanent Salary: £39,959 - £48,117 per annum Closing Date: Thursday 29...
We are looking to appoint a dynamic and well-motivated qualified Band 6 Respiratory Physiologist, with the relevant experience to join our busy Physiological Sciences 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.
- 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 Physiological Sciences Department. 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.
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:
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.
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- 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
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (Respiratory Function) or equivalent level of experience
- Member of Registration Council for Clinical Physiology registered
- Immediate Life Support
Desirable: - MSc Respiratory Physiology or equivalent experience consolidated by short specialist course training and self-guided study
Personal Qualities
Essential
- 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
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- 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
Essential
- 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.
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First seen
15 October 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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