Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and highly specialised Respiratory Physiologist with expert clinical knowledge and a proven ability to autonomously perform, analyse, and interpret complex respiratory investigations. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering an outstanding patient-centred diagnostic service, ensuring clinical excellence, quality assurance, and evidence-based practice throughout the patient pathway. In addition, they will provide leadership in education and training, supporting the development of students, trainees, and registered staff through teaching, mentorship, competency assessment, and the promotion of best practice, helping to shape and sustain a highly skilled respiratory physiology workforce.

Competency in performing and reporting Cardiorespiratory Exercise Testing independently would be advantageous to assist the set-up of a new local service.

Main duties of the job
Undertaking highly complex diagnostic procedures for routine and emergency outpatients and inpatients across all Divisions within Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Responsible for the effective coordination of workforce resources, including rota planning, annual leave approval, sickness management and staff development.

About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.

At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

Benefits

• Extensive range of learning opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms and Conditions
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemes
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers

Details
Date posted: 05 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year Pro Rata Per Annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 272-8347926

Essential qualifications and training

• BSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent qualification
• ARTP Accreditation
• Registration held with the AHCS or HCPC
• Qualification in teaching and/or assessments

Desirable qualifications and training

• Relevant Master's degree or equivalent
• Demonstrate professional development post registration

Essential knowledge and experience

• Advanced clinical knowledge within respiratory physiology
• Ability to independently perform, interpret complex diagnostic investigations
• Strong understanding of national standards (e.g. ARTP, NICE, IQIPS) and ability to embed these into practice
• Demonstrates sound clinical judgement, including escalation of abnormal or high-risk findings
• Confident in supporting, mentoring, and developing junior staff

Desirable knowledge and experience

• Evidence of leading or supervising staff in a clinical setting
• Ability to coordinate daily service delivery (rostering, triage, prioritisation)
• Ability to manage performance, give feedback, and promote a positive team culture

Essential personal attributes and skills

• Shows clear passion for working in the Cardio-respiratory Department at DBTH
• Demonstrates clear commitment to the team approach; exchanging ideas and providing support to colleagues
• Possess and display tact and diplomacy where appropriate
• Conveys written information clearly and accurately to a wide range of recipients
• Speaks confidently, conveying clear messages to a wide range of listeners

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. From 9 April 2025, band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

UK registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Contact: Respiratory Clinical Scientist, David Jones, david.jones33@nhs.net, 01302642456

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