Associate Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Physiologist

University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in Bristol is seeking a part-time Associate Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Physiologist. This role involves supporting high-quality respiratory physiology services and conducting lung function and sleep study investigations. Candidates should have relevant academic qualifications and some clinical experience. The organization values diversity and offers flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Support for health and wellbeing

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of working with patients in sensitive situations.
• Ability to undertake scientific measurements.
• Experience performing lung function tests.

Responsibilities

• Support an efficient and high-quality service in Paediatric Respiratory Physiology.
• Undertake lung function investigations.
• Facilitate sleep study investigations.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Clinical experience

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

5 GCSEs including English and Mathematics

NVQ 3 or 3 A-levels including science subject

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Associate Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Physiologist

NHS AfC: Band 4

Main area Respiratory and Sleep Physiology Grade NHS AfC: Band 4 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 30 hours per week (day shifts and night shifts) Job ref 387-W&C5162-JJ

Site Bristol Royal Hospital for Children Town Bristol Salary £27,485 - £30,162 Per annum, pro rata for part time roles Salary period Yearly Closing 28/12/2025 23:59

As an organisation we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

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Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Physiology team at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children. We are seeking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic band 4 Associate Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Physiologist, working 30 hours per week (0.8 WTE). You will join a friendly multidisciplinary team and will be expected to be part of the night shift rota, overseeing patients attending for sleep studies.

The post holder will help to deliver the provision of respiratory physiology testing within the Children’s Hospital alongside the Lead Physiologists and Associate Physiologists, as well as providing a high quality sleep study service. It is essential that the successful applicant has an awareness of lung function testing, as well as a good science background preferably with a BSc in a relevant subject. Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills are also required.

Paediatric respiratory medicine at the Children’s Hospital provides a tertiary service for children across the South West, including those with cystic fibrosis, asthma, neuromuscular disease, and those on long term ventilation.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for individuals with energy and enthusiasm who are committed to providing a high quality service. Previous experience in respiratory or sleep physiology investigations would be beneficial, however full training will be provided. You must be highly motivated, with an ability to work autonomously and as part of a team. You will have effective communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to adapt to a busy and varied workload.

• The post holder will be responsible for supporting an efficient and high quality service in Paediatric Respiratory Physiology and Sleep Medicine, and for providing the very best care for patients during their inpatient stay or outpatient visit.
• Supporting the provision of the Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Physiology service for University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.
• Undertaking a range of lung function investigations on inpatients and outpatients (spirometry, FeNO, nasal NO and bronchodilator response assessments), gaining accurate and clinically valuable measurements.
• Facilitating the provision of sleep study investigations for inpatients and home sleep studies (overnight oximetry, overnight carbon dioxide monitoring and respiratory polygraphy), ensuring high quality data is captured.
• Maintaining equipment to ensure that it is functioning to agreed standards and specifications.
• Training in basic analysis and reporting of sleep studies, following departmental and international standards.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We would very much welcome informal discussions or a visit to enable you to find out more about the role and department. Please contact Kate Kilpin ([e-mail] ) or Rosalind Pring ([e-mail] ) Lead Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Physiologists for more information.

Person specification

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience of working with the general public, including patients/relatives in sensitive situations
• Use of computers, including Microsoft Office
• Experience of working in a clinical environment in the NHS
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of performing spirometry
• Experience of performing sleep studies
• Experience of working with children
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Able to work autonomously with knowledge of limitations, seeking advice where appropriate
• Innovative and participates with practice and policy changes
• Works well within a team

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple conflicting tasks
• Ability to problem solve
• Ability to undertake scientific measurements to documented quality standards
• Ability to work in line with the Trust values at all times
• Ability to participate in frequent light to moderate physical effort, frequent standing, kneeling or sitting in a restricted position
• Able to deal with exposure to bodily fluids (urine, sputum)

Qualifications and Training

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) grade A-C including English and Mathematics
• NVQ 3, or 3 A-levels Grades A*-C including a science subject
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Working in a respiratory and sleep physiology service

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

· As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

· The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.

· UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

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Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Kate Kilpin Job title Lead Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Physiologist Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 0117 342 3129