Respiratory and Sleep Physiologist

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Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Nottingham is seeking a Respiratory and Sleep Physiologist. This permanent position is ideal for recent graduates with a BSc in Healthcare Science focused on respiratory and sleep physiology. Responsibilities include conducting investigations, reporting on sleep studies, and training junior staff. The role offers excellent development opportunities within a supportive team. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly as the vacancy may close early due to high demand.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience at AFC Band 4/5 level in a respiratory/sleep department.
• Currently performing respiratory and sleep investigations listed in the job description.
• Evidence of completing respiratory physiology reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct basic and complex respiratory physiology investigations.
• Report on sleep studies and present cases in the weekly MDT.
• Administer CPAP initiation and yearly reviews.

Skills

Knowledge of Quality and Infection Control Procedures pertaining to Respiratory / Sleep Physiology

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to use Trust PAS systems

Able to use own initiative

Willing and able to work as a team and alone

Physically able to move patients and equipment

Adaptable and flexible to start/finish times

Education

BSc Healthcare Science Degree (respiratory and sleep option)

Job description

Main area Respiratory and Sleep / NIV Physiology Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent: mon - fri 8.30am - 4.30pm excl bank holidays Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 164-7550648-VC

Employer Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust - City campus Town Nottinghamshire Salary £31,049 - £37,796 pa Salary period Yearly Closing 28/12/2025 23:59

Respiratory and Sleep Physiologist

Band 5

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the continuously growing Respiratory, Sleep and NIV physiology team at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust for a Respiratory and Sleep physiologist. Are you a recent graduate of the BSc Healthcare Science Degree (respiratory and sleep option) looking for a permanent post to further develop your role - then this post is definitely worth applying for.

The post holder will mainly work at City campus but cross town working at QMC campus is also part of the job plan to ensure experience is gain in all respiratory and sleep physiological measurements performed at NUH. There is also a program of CPD to support you in having the pre‑requisite requirements for higher banded roles in the future.

Please call Rupinder Singh (Head of Lung Function, Sleep and NIV services at NUH) on 0115 9691169 ext 84470

Rachel Holt (Head of Department at City Campus) on 0115 9691169 ext 76190 to discuss further

Main duties of the job

• Basic and more complex respiratory physiology investigations
• Sleep study reporting and presentation of cases for the weekly sleep MDT
• CPAP initiation, follow‑ups and yearly reviews
• Administrative duties pertaining to your roles above
• Clinical supervision and training of junior staff

Working for our organisation

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world‑class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Qualifications / Experience

• BSc Healthcare Science Degree (respiratory and sleep option)
• Minimum 3yrs experience working at AFC Band 4/5 level in a respiratory/sleep department
• Currently performing the range of respiratory and sleep investigations listed in the job description
• Completion of leadership training course
• Documented evidence of working as a trainee physiologist
• Evidence of completing respiratory physiology reports
• Evidence of organising own activity around other clinical commitments
• Evidence of ability to cope under stressful situations

Skills

• Knowledge of Quality and Infection Control Procedures pertaining to Respiratory / Sleep Physiology
• Ability to use Trust PAS systems (Nerve Centre, Notis, WebHiss for eg)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills (with high level of attention to detail)
• Able to use own initiative when unexpected situations arise
• Willing and able to work as a team as well as alone
• Physically able to move patients in wheelchairs and beds / and equipment as required
• Adaptable and flexible to start / finish times of the department to meet workload demands

Applicants are kindly requested to refrain from using AI at any stage during the recruitment process.

Closing Dates: Please submit your application form as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Communication: All communication related to your application will be via the email address you have provided. Please ensure you check your email account including your junk email regularly.

NUH are now able to offer application completion support and interview preparation support. Please follow the link to book onto our sessions: Support for NUH Job Applications

If you are aged 16 or 17 and applying for a role that is more than 20 hours a week, please be aware that you will be asked to commence an Apprenticeship within the Trust alongside your role, as long as there is a suitable apprenticeship standard available. This is in line with the current guidance in England that whilst young people under the age of 18 can leave school (on the last Friday in June) they must then do one of the following:

• Stay in full‑time education, for example at a college
• Start an Apprenticeship
• Spend 20 hours of more a week working or volunteering, while in part‑time education or training

Salary: The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers.

Disability Confidence: All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.

At Risk of redundancy: NHS employees within the East Midlands who are ‘at risk’ of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.

ID and Right to Work checks: NUH authenticate ID and right to work documentation including passports and driving licences through a system called Trust ID. NUH will scan your ID and right to work documentation into the Trust ID system at your face‑to‑face ID appointment. The system will run a check against the key security features within your documentation. The system will provide us with an outcome of your check which will be stored securely on your personal file along with all other pre‑employment check documentation.

Consent:

• Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service – I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record (ESR) data between this and other NHS Trusts. I also consent to the Occupational Health Department confidentially accessing my occupational health records from my current or previous employer in order to check the status of my vaccinations, immunisations and screening tests as relevant to the post. I understand this is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to me taking up the position at NUH.
• Disclosure and Barring Service: Your post may be subject to a DBS check which incurs a cost dependent on the level of check required (£49.50 for enhanced and £21.50 for standard). I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if it is required (by deduction from first month’s pay). Should I decide to withdraw from my job offer, I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of the DBS check undertaken by cheque or other agreed method.

Contact details

Rupinder Singh – Head of Lung Function, Sleep and NIV services – 0115 9691169 ext 84470

Rachel Holt – Head of Lung Function, Sleep and NIV – City Campus – 0115 9691169 ext 76190 – Email: [e-mail]