Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and skilled Band 6 Clinical Respiratory Physiologist to join a progressive, patient-centred Respiratory Physiology Service within a large Trust spanning York, and working in partnership with Scarborough.
The role offers a high level of professional autonomy, delivering accurate, timely, and clinically relevant investigations that directly support diagnosis and treatment. Our candidate will work across York Hospital and our Community Diagnostic Centres at Askham Bar and Selby War Memorial Hospital, the latter two with free parking.
As part of an evolving specialist team of physiologists and scientists, you will perform and report full lung function testing, contribute to triage of referrals, and work closely with Respiratory Consultants and the wider multidisciplinary team to support a seamless patient journey, including an innovative breathlessness pathway.
There are excellent opportunities for involvement in a wide range of respiratory investigations, including Hypoxic Challenge testing, inpatient sleep studies, bronchial provocation testing, and cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET), as well as participation in audit and service development. We offer a supportive, forward-thinking department based in the vibrant and historic city of York.Interviews for this role will be held face to face only with no option for remote interviews.
Main duties of the job
Provides a complex, specialist Clinical Cardio-respiratory service to patients of all ages from a range of specialities suffering from a wide variety of medical disorders.
Undertake professional interest in a specialist area of cardio-respiratory service delivery.
Undertakes interpretation of results and provides a provisional report.
Works collaboratively on a day-to-day basis with others to contribute to the smooth and efficient running of the service.
Supervision of junior staff and participates in training and education of junior and /or other staff groups.
Participate in quality assurance, audit and/or research and development programmes.
About us
For further information on working for our Trust, please visit:
https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC HNC/D in MPPM BSc Hons Clinical Physiology, BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Respiratory and Sleep Physiology) or equivalent
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Ability to perform a broad range of respiratory investigations
Desirable
- Ability to work autonomously, coordinate and prioritise
Experience
Essential
- Practical experience and familiarity with the range basic cardio-respiratory investigations
Desirable
- Specialist training in cardio-respiratory techniques
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC HNC/D in MPPM BSc Hons Clinical Physiology, BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Respiratory and Sleep Physiology) or equivalent
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Ability to perform a broad range of respiratory investigations
Desirable
- Ability to work autonomously, coordinate and prioritise
Experience
Essential
- Practical experience and familiarity with the range basic cardio-respiratory investigations
Desirable
- Specialist training in cardio-respiratory techniques
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).
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).
