Job summary
NOTE:Please be advised that the start date for the successful candidate will be into the new financial year (May 2026 onwards). The exact timing will be confirmed at offer stage.
Respiratory Physiology at ULHT is looking for 2 full time flexible and motivated Respiratory Physiologist to meet the needs of the service.
The post holder will be required to support the day to day running of the respiratory physiology service, perform reports and supervise complex specialised investigative procedures to ensure an efficient service.
Posts are based at Pilgrim Hospital, Boston and Lincoln County Hospital with Trust wide working.
Main duties of the job
To provide a specialist clinical technical service through the resource management, quality control of equipment, education of the health care profession whilst contributing to the development of procedures and services.
Involvement in all aspects of physiological measurement that are carried out in the Respiratory Physiology department. This will include using a variety of equipment and techniques to measure and monitor respiratory function for both inpatients and outpatients, assess lung disease, long term oxygen therapy assessment in an outpatient setting.
Sleep assessment and management of CPAP and review and develop exercise testing.
About us
Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of £643 million (20/21) and we employ nearly 8,500 people.
Our Board have recently agreed a new vision statement - "Outstanding Care Personally Delivered" - stating their ambition for our Trust to be among the best.
We also have a five year Integrated Improvement Plan setting out how we will achieve our strategic objectives, for patients, services, people and partners, the last recognising that our future success depends on our ability to ensure the Lincolnshire healthcare system is successful in achieving its ambition to help people live healthier lives and provide care closer to where people live.
Our latest CQC report increased our ratings for being effective and well-led from 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good'. Our rating for caring remained as 'Good'.
This is in recognition of the huge amount of work that our amazing staff have done to improve the quality of care for our patients in recent years.
We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (with hons) in Respiratory Physiology or equivalent
- ARTP 1 & 2 Training/Assessment qualifications
- State Voluntary registration RCCP
Previous Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of performing a range of diagnostic procedures within specialist area of Respiratory Physiology
- Experience of working within an NHS department
- Evidence of Professional development.
Desirable
- Experience of working as a Respiratory Physiologist/Therapist/Technologist in a hospital setting
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- In depth knowledge of Respiratory Physiology procedures
- Good knowledge of national and local guidelines.
- Computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 package
- Skills in maintaining record keeping systems and procedures.
- Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgements.
- Ability to develop, plan and implement short and long range goals/developments.
- Strong communication skills.
- Strong organisational skills
- Ability to manage own workload
- Responsive and flexible attitude and approach. Self-motivating.
- Empathetic attitude with patients.
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to work on own initiative
- Be prepared to work as a team member.
- IT knowledge to enable development of databases
- Ability to have an input in service developments
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (with hons) in Respiratory Physiology or equivalent
- ARTP 1 & 2 Training/Assessment qualifications
- State Voluntary registration RCCP
Previous Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of performing a range of diagnostic procedures within specialist area of Respiratory Physiology
- Experience of working within an NHS department
- Evidence of Professional development.
Desirable
- Experience of working as a Respiratory Physiologist/Therapist/Technologist in a hospital setting
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- In depth knowledge of Respiratory Physiology procedures
- Good knowledge of national and local guidelines.
- Computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 package
- Skills in maintaining record keeping systems and procedures.
- Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgements.
- Ability to develop, plan and implement short and long range goals/developments.
- Strong communication skills.
- Strong organisational skills
- Ability to manage own workload
- Responsive and flexible attitude and approach. Self-motivating.
- Empathetic attitude with patients.
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to work on own initiative
- Be prepared to work as a team member.
- IT knowledge to enable development of databases
- Ability to have an input in service developments
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
