Job summary
An opportunity for a Paediatric Respiratory Physiologist has become available on a one year fixed term contract. The post holder will join the Paediatric Respiratory Department at Royal Brompton Hospital with some cross site working at the Evelina Childrens Hospital. You will be part of the busy and friendly Respiratory Physiology team and Paediatric Respiratory Multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job
This exciting role involves being part of the physiology service for paediatric respiratory medicine. The service is responsible for a variety of clinical responsibilities, performing a wide range of respiratory investigations. The successful candidate will work in clinics as well as theatres and on the ward. Duties involve performing a range of physiological tests including spirometry, FeNO, impedance studies and cardiopulmonary exercise testing.

About us
The post holder will work closely with sleep and respiratory physiologists as well as daily engagement with the wider multidisciplinary team (including doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, health care assistants and play specialists).

Details
Date posted: 26 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £38,488 to £46,852 a year per annum inc. H.C.A
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 196-LIS10873E
Closing date: 08 November 2026

Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description. Main responsibilities include performing respiratory physiology tests, analysing test data and producing reports. The post holder will be expected to explain tests clearly to children in an age appropriate manner to enable them to perform physiological tests, working with the child, family and multidisciplinary team members to obtain accurate results and achieve best possible outcomes.

Person Specification
Education and Qualifications

• Essential: BSc/Btec or equivalent
• Desirable: Registration
• Desirable: ARTP part 1 and 2 or equivalent

Experience and knowledge

• Essential: Experience with children
• Essential: Knowledge of respiratory physiology
• Desirable: Experience of working with children in healthcare environment
• Desirable: Experience of performing respiratory physiological tests

Skills and abilities

• Essential: Ability to communicate well both orally and in writing
• Essential: Able to work under pressure with patients with complex medical conditions
• Essential: Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

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. Apply through our website for further information.

Employer details
Employer name: Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Brompton Hospital, Sydney Street, London, SW3 6NP, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Lead Paediatric Respiratory Physiologist, Sarah Ollosson, sarahlouise.ollosson@nhs.net

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