Job summary
An opportunity for a full time Paediatric Sleep/Respiratory Physiologist (Band 6) has become available. The post holder will join the Paediatric Respiratory Department at Evelina London Children's Hospital with cross site working at the Royal Brompton . You will be part of the busy and friendly Respiratory/Sleep Physiology team and Paediatric Respiratory Multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job
This exciting role involves being part of the physiology service for sleep medicine in children's services . The service is responsible for a variety of clinical responsibilities, performing a wide range of respiratory investigations. The successful candidate will work clinically within the Children's Sleep and Ventilation Unit, as well as in clinics, theatres and on the ward. Duties involve performing Sleep studies and other physiological tests such as spirometry, FeNO measurements and oesophageal pH studies.

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

Date posted: 06 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £47,951 to £56,863 a year per annum inc. H.C.A
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 196-LIS10589D
Job locations: Evelina London Children's Hospital
Westminster Bridge Road
London
SE1 7EH
United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description. Main responsibilities include performing sleep and 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
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential

• BSc or equivalent in a scientific subject

Desirable

• Registration with professional body

Experience
Essential

• Experience with children
• Knowledge of respiratory & sleep physiology
• Experience as a Clinical Respiratory or Sleep Physiologist.

Desirable

• Experience of working with children in healthcare environment

Skills
Essential

• Ability to work as an independent practitioner
• Ability to communicate well both orally & in writing

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).

Employer details
Employer name: Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Evelina London Children's Hospital, Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7EH, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx

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