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Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Paediatric Sleep/Respiratory Physiologist

The closing date is 17 December 2025

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Job summary

An opportunity for a Paediatric Sleep/Respiratory Physiologist (Band 6) has become available on a 6 month fixed term contract. The post holder will join the world class Paediatric Respiratory Department at Royal Brompton Hospital and may involve some cross site working with the Evelina London Children's Hospital . You will be part of the busy and friendly Respiratory Physiology team and Paediatric Respiratory Multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

This exciting role involves being part of the physiology service for sleep medicine in children's services . The service is responsible for a variety of clinical responsibilities, performing a wide range of respiratory investigations. The successful candidate will work clinically within the Children's Sleep and Ventilation Unit, as well as in clinics, theatres and on the ward. Duties involve performing Sleep studies and other physiological tests such as spirometry, FeNO measurements and oesophageal pH studies.

About us

The post holder will work closely with sleep and respiratory physiologists as well as daily engagement with the wider multi disciplinary team (including doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, health care assistance and play specialists) .

Details

Date posted

10 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£44,806 to £53,134 a year per annum inc. H.C.A (pro rata)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-LIS10127M

Job locations

Royal Brompton Hospital

Sydney Street

London

SW3 6NP


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description. Main responsibilities include performing sleep and respiratory physiology tests, analysing test data and producing reports. The post holder will be expected to explain tests clearly to children in an age appropriate manner to enable them to perform physiological tests, working with the child, family and multidisciplinary team members to obtain accurate results and achieve best possible outcomes.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description. Main responsibilities include performing sleep and respiratory physiology tests, analysing test data and producing reports. The post holder will be expected to explain tests clearly to children in an age appropriate manner to enable them to perform physiological tests, working with the child, family and multidisciplinary team members to obtain accurate results and achieve best possible outcomes.

Person Specification

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc or equivalent in a scientific subject

Desirable

  • Registration with professional body

Experience

Essential

  • Experience with children
  • Knowledge of respiratory & sleep physiology
  • Experience as a Clinical Respiratory or Sleep Physiologist.

Desirable

  • Experience of working with children in healthcare environment

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work as an independent practitioner
  • Ability to communicate well both orally & in writing
Person Specification

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc or equivalent in a scientific subject

Desirable

  • Registration with professional body

Experience

Essential

  • Experience with children
  • Knowledge of respiratory & sleep physiology
  • Experience as a Clinical Respiratory or Sleep Physiologist.

Desirable

  • Experience of working with children in healthcare environment

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work as an independent practitioner
  • Ability to communicate well both orally & in writing

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

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Brompton Hospital

Sydney Street

London

SW3 6NP


Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Brompton Hospital

Sydney Street

London

SW3 6NP


Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Principal Paediatric Respiratory physiologist

Sarah Ollosson

s.ollosson@rbht.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

10 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£44,806 to £53,134 a year per annum inc. H.C.A (pro rata)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-LIS10127M

Job locations

Royal Brompton Hospital

Sydney Street

London

SW3 6NP


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