Specialist Respiratory Physiologist / Healthcare Scientist
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

Job summary
37.5 hours per week
Permanent
Salary: £39,959 - £48,117 per annum
Closing Date: Thursday 29th October 2026
Interview Date: Friday 20th November 2026 (TBC)

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Main duties of the job
We are looking to appoint a dynamic and well-motivated qualified Band 6 Respiratory Physiologist, with the relevant experience to join our busy Physiological Sciences Department. The successful candidate will be expected to be an effective member of the Respiratory team providing a high standard of physiological measurements including a wide range of basic and advanced respiratory, sleep and oesophageal services and patient care to both out-patients and in-patients.

We are looking for an experienced Clinical Physiologist with significant experience, with their ARTP part 1 and 2 qualification or equivalent with a minimum of 2 years post qualification in a lung function and sleep setting.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated and proactive, able to communicate with a range of disciplines, medical and nursing staff. Able to demonstrate good organisational skills, able to multitask and prioritise effectively and deputise in the absence of the Lead Respiratory Physiologist.

About us
Here at George Eliot our vision to 'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive health services delivered by inspiring and compassionate staff who share our corporate values:

• Effective Open Communication
• Excellence and safety in everything we do
• Challenge but support
• Expect respect and dignity
• Local health that inspires confidence

Benefits
On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.

Details
Date posted: 15 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 230-36782992-PCD-A
Job locations: George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust, College Street, Nuneaton, CV10 7DJ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• An independent practitioner with the ability to perform, interpret and report on a broad range of respiratory, sleep and oesophageal investigations. Work within the guidelines and sphere of professional practice in the delivery of all aspects of our specialist services within the Physiological Sciences Department. Duties are to be undertaken whilst maintaining a caring and compassionate environment.
• To undertake a range of specialised respiratory & Sleep investigations and treatments as listed to aid diagnosis and treatment of referred patients.

For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge (Essential)

• 2 years post qualification experience and a further 2 as a Specialist Respiratory Physiologist in broad range of lung function procedures with acquired highly specialist knowledge and experience.

Qualification and Professional Training
Essential

• BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (Respiratory Function) or equivalent level of experience
• Member of Registration Council for Clinical Physiology registered
• Immediate Life Support

Desirable

• MSc Respiratory Physiology or equivalent experience consolidated by short specialist course training and self-guided study

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Organisational skills to fulfil role of section manager including, time management, proactive planning and problem solving
• Good written and oral communication
• Ability to form positive working relationships
• Flexible and reliable

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• To obtain the best results from patients in a variety tests that require encouragement and motivational tools
• To be able to deal sensitively with anxious or aggressive patients and relatives attending the department
• Frequent concentration is required to interpret and analyse test data and results with a high level of concentration during patient test procedures
• To provide expert opinion and seek co-operation from medical colleagues regarding appropriateness of referrals and make the final and on occasions contentious, decision where changes to the referral form are required or if testing is contraindicated

Other
Essential

• To be able to manoeuvre patients in wheelchairs
• To be able to assist patients to transfer from wheelchair to equipment chair
• To be able to move heavy equipment due to lack of space
• To be able to perform forced breathing manoeuvres regularly to demonstrate to and motivate patients.

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. 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).

Employer details
Employer name: George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
Address: George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust, College Street, Nuneaton, CV10 7DJ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: http://www.geh.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Highley Specialised Respiratory Physiologist, Rhea Fielding, Rhea.fielding@geh.nhs.uk, 02476865128

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.