Job summary
- Main area
- Healthcare Science - Respiratory and Sleep Physiology
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 36 hours per week
- Job ref
- 387-W&C3885-LH
- Employer
- Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Bristol Royal Hospital for Children
- Town
- Bristol
- Salary
- £32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 20/09/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 13/10/2026
Employer heading
Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Physiologist
Band 5
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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children in the Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Physiology team!
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic band 5 Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Physiologist to join our friendly multidisciplinary team, working 36 hours per week (0.96 WTE). The post holder will contribute to the delivery of respiratory physiology testing within the Children’s Hospital, as well as a high-quality sleep study service. It is essential that the successful applicant has previous experience of lung function testing, preferably with sleep physiology experience also. It is essential to have a good science background with a BSc in Healthcare Science or equivalent. Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and a strong desire to continue a career in respiratory physiology are essential.
We are looking for individuals with enthusiasm, who enjoy working with children, and who are committed to providing a high-quality service in this healthcare science specialism. Previous experience in respiratory physiology investigations are essential, and recent NHS clinical experience is essential, as is a desire to continue with personal professional development. You must be highly motivated, with an ability to work autonomously and as part of a team. You will also need effective communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to adapt to a busy and varied workload.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for contributing to an efficient and high-quality service in the field of Paediatric Respiratory Physiology and Sleep Medicine, and for providing the very best care for patients during their inpatient stay or outpatient visit.
- Undertaking a range of standard lung function investigations with inpatients and outpatients (spirometry, FeNO, nasal NO and bronchodilator response assessments), gaining accurate and clinically valuable measurements.
- Performing more complex lung function investigations (multiple breath washout, lung volumes and gas transfer) in line with service development.
- Facilitating the provision of sleep study investigations for inpatients and home sleep studies (overnight oximetry, overnight carbon dioxide monitoring and respiratory polygraphy), ensuring high quality data is captured.
- Performing analysis and reporting of sleep studies, following departmental and international standards.
- Maintaining equipment to ensure that it is functioning to agreed standards and specifications.
- Training and supporting junior staff, and participating in teaching and research activities within the department.
We would very much encourage informal discussions or visits to enable you to find out more about the role and department. Please contact Kate Kilpin ([email protected]), Lead Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Physiologist for further information. We look forward to hearing from you!
Provisional interview date: Tuesday 13th October.
Working for our organisation
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.
With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the detailed job description and person specification which can be found as an attached document.
Person specification
Education and qualifications
Essential criteria
- 5 GCSEs, or equivalent, grade A - C including English, Mathematics and Science
- 3 A-levels grades A*- C including a science subject
- BSc in a relevant degree
Desirable criteria
- Eligible for Healthcare Science Register registration, such as AHCS, RCCP or equivalent
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Essential criteria
- Ability to work in line with Trust values at all times
- Proven competence in performing detailed scientific/technical work to documented quality standards
- Ability to work under pressure, manage conflicting tasks and problem solve effectively
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including communicating with patients and carers in sensitive situations
- Confident use of computers, including Microsoft Office and relevant clinical or departmental systems
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of performing a range of lung function investigations
- Experience of working in a clinical environment within the NHS
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of working with children
Desirable criteria
- Experience of performing sleep physiology investigations
- Experience of supervising or training junior, trainee or student staff
- Experience of working in a respiratory and/or sleep physiology service
Personal qualities
Essential criteria
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, clinically valuable measurements
- Able to work autonomously within own limitations, seeking advice where appropriate
- Innovative, willing to participate in practice and policy changes, and excellent ability to work well within a team
- Able to participate in frequent light to moderate physical effort and able to deal with exposure to bodily fluids such as urine or sputum
- A desire to pursue a career in respiratory or sleep physiology
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Kate Kilpin
- Job title
- Lead Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Physiologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01173423129
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