Job Description

Band 6 Senior Respiratory Physiologist

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The closing date is 1st Jun 2025

Job summary

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An excellent opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, hardworking and enthusiastic individual to join our friendly lung function & sleep team in one of the largest hospitals in the UK.


Successful applicants will join a vibrant team that thrives on providing high quality diagnostic and treatment services. They will require excellent interpersonal skills, be able to motivate and develop others, enjoy working as part of a team but also be able to work autonomously with some degree of responsibility. The successful applicant would be expected to be proficient in a number of respiratory and sleep physiology investigations, with the ability to provide accurate and detailed reports for the clinical team.


Applications are invited from experienced Band 5 physiologists and current Band 6 physiologists with a relevant degree and experience working within a respiratory physiology department. Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a face-to-face interview at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, England.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

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The successful candidate will be proficient in performing and interpreting a full range of respiratory investigations performed within the department. These include;

Full pulmonary function tests with administration of bronchodilator therapy where indicated Respiratory muscle function Assessment of bronchial hyper-reactivity Field exercise testing including ISWT & 6MWT Capillary blood gases Perform basic and more complex sleep investigations Initiate CPAP therapy and provide appropriate support and follow up for patients

They must be able to contribute to the daily running of the department and be involved in the quality control and maintenance of equipment.


The successful candidate will also be involved in the training and supervision of junior staff.

About us

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University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job description

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Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached

Person specification

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Qualifications

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Essential

BSc in Clinical Science/ Physiology/relevant science subject or equivalent ARTP National Assessments or equivalent RCCP (Registration Council of Clinical Physiologists) registered or eligible for registration

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Experience

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Essential

Practical experience in lung function and sleep investigations Knowledge of specialised respiratory investigations Knowledge of respiratory diseases Ability to accurately interpret lung function results Supervision/ training of junior staff

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Additional Criteria

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Essential

Ability to work as part of a team Excellent written and verbal communication skills Proficient in using PC software Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines Competent to train other healthcare professionals Attention to detail Reliable Punctual

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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.


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Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.


From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.


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UK Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.


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For help with your application, contact:

Maxine Goring


maxine.goring@uhb.nhs.uk


01213713890


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Pay scheme

Agenda for Change


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Band

Band 6


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Salary

37338.00 to 44962.00 Yearly
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Contract

Permanent


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Working pattern

Full-Time, Flexible Working


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Reference number

12174


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Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH


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Attachments

Band 6 JD PS.pdf - 388KB Opens in a new window