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Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Associate Healthcare Scientist

The closing date is 23 November 2025

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Practitioner in the Lung Function Unit at Cambridge University Hospitals NHSFT. The department is situated within a state of the art unit on two separate sites and provides a diagnostic service to most specialities within the hospital.It is the intention that if you do not hold the requisite qualifications to successfully apply to be listed on the Academy of Healthcare Science assured voluntary register, you will at some point during your role, complete either the BSc (Hons) Degree Apprenticeship in Respiratory and Sleep Physiology Level 6 over a 3 year timeframe or the Respiratory Graduate Diploma completed over a 1 year period. We would ask you to review who can be funded to complete an apprenticeship by reviewing the following site before applying:https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apprenticeship-funding-rules-for-employer-providers/annex-a-eligibility...You will also be expected to undertake the ARTP Practitioner qualification. There will then be the opportunity to progress to a Band 5 Clinical Respiratory Physiologist position upon successful completion of the BSc programme and completion of the ARTP Practitioner qualification. If you meet the required qualifications and experience you would be eligible to apply for The Academy for Healthcare Science Practitioner Register and hence a Band 5 role.

Main duties of the job

As Associate Practitioner you will be required to assess the lung function of patients referred to the laboratory by conducting and reporting appropriate tests accurately, professionally and in accordance with the Association for Respiratory Technology & Physiology (ARTP)/European Respiratory Society (ERS) guidelines.

About us

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Details

Date posted

17 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £37,796 a year Dependant on experience and qualifications

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

180-C-254225

Job locations

Addenbrookes Hospital-Division C

Lung Function Department, Cambridge University Hospital, Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

We are co-located on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus with Royal Papworth Hospital and there will be an expectation of some cross-site working between the two services, with potential for supporting the Heart and Lung Research Institute.

We have a fantastic group of respiratory physiologists in the department and we invite you to join this dynamic and ever excelling IQIPS accredited team. Once established within the role there will be an expectation for you to be involved in non-clinical roles, departmental audits and respiratory research. The department is also involved with commercial and non-commercial research, which is continually undertaken within the department. We are currently a clinical excellence site for a number of commercial research trials.

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment.

For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough based roles, all applicants from NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who have identified that they are at risk of redundancy will be prioritised over those not at risk. However, interviews cannot be guaranteed.This vacancy will close at midnight on 23rd November 2025

Interviews are due to be held on 9th December 2025

Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?

Our values and reputation for outstanding care Opportunities to experience a range of specialities Career and development opportunities Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team Research experience and opportunities Lovely location and quality of life Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are co-located on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus with Royal Papworth Hospital and there will be an expectation of some cross-site working between the two services, with potential for supporting the Heart and Lung Research Institute.

We have a fantastic group of respiratory physiologists in the department and we invite you to join this dynamic and ever excelling IQIPS accredited team. Once established within the role there will be an expectation for you to be involved in non-clinical roles, departmental audits and respiratory research. The department is also involved with commercial and non-commercial research, which is continually undertaken within the department. We are currently a clinical excellence site for a number of commercial research trials.

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment.

For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough based roles, all applicants from NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who have identified that they are at risk of redundancy will be prioritised over those not at risk. However, interviews cannot be guaranteed.This vacancy will close at midnight on 23rd November 2025

Interviews are due to be held on 9th December 2025

Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?

Our values and reputation for outstanding care Opportunities to experience a range of specialities Career and development opportunities Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team Research experience and opportunities Lovely location and quality of life Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Healthcare Science related Vocational Qualification Level 3 or equivalent level OR 3 A-levels grade A-C, including a science subject

Desirable

  • ARTP Part I or ARTP Associate Practitioner Qualification
  • BSc in science related qualification to human physiology
  • BSc in science related qualification or similar undergraduate degree

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a service level industry
  • Previous experience of working with the general public
  • Experience of undertaking scientific measurements to documented quality standards

Desirable

  • Experience in a pulmonary function department
  • Experience of working with patients in healthcare

Knowledge

Essential

  • A demonstrable sound understanding of scientific principles
  • Evidence of a science related project

Desirable

  • Good standard of respiratory physiology knowledge
  • Knowledge of lung function guidelines

Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrable excellent communication skills in different situations
  • Demonstrable computer skills

Desirable

  • Ability to carry out routine tests of lung function

Additional Requirements

Essential

  • The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Healthcare Science related Vocational Qualification Level 3 or equivalent level OR 3 A-levels grade A-C, including a science subject

Desirable

  • ARTP Part I or ARTP Associate Practitioner Qualification
  • BSc in science related qualification to human physiology
  • BSc in science related qualification or similar undergraduate degree

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a service level industry
  • Previous experience of working with the general public
  • Experience of undertaking scientific measurements to documented quality standards

Desirable

  • Experience in a pulmonary function department
  • Experience of working with patients in healthcare

Knowledge

Essential

  • A demonstrable sound understanding of scientific principles
  • Evidence of a science related project

Desirable

  • Good standard of respiratory physiology knowledge
  • Knowledge of lung function guidelines

Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrable excellent communication skills in different situations
  • Demonstrable computer skills

Desirable

  • Ability to carry out routine tests of lung function

Additional Requirements

Essential

  • The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.

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.

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital-Division C

Lung Function Department, Cambridge University Hospital, Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ


Employer's website

https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital-Division C

Lung Function Department, Cambridge University Hospital, Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ


Employer's website

https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Respiratory Physiologist

Matthew Rutter

matthewrutter@nhs.net

01223217065

Details

Date posted

17 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £37,796 a year Dependant on experience and qualifications

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

180-C-254225

Job locations

Addenbrookes Hospital-Division C

Lung Function Department, Cambridge University Hospital, Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ


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