Job summary
- Main area
- Respiratory Physiology (Healthcare Science)
- Grade
- Band 5 or (Annex 21)
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 176-Med-8081113-A
- Employer
- North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Peterborough
- Salary
- £32,073 - £39,043 per annum - Band 5 for qualified candidate or Band 5 Annex 21
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/11/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Respiratory Healthcare Scientist (Annex 21 development available)
Band 5 or (Annex 21)
Job overview
The Respiratory Investigation departments work across 5 sites including Peterborough City Hospital, Peterborough Community Diagnostic Centre, Hinchingbrooke Hospital, Stamford Hospital and Doddington Community Hospital. The department provides a diagnostic service to inpatients, outpatients and a Direct Access service for GPs. The department performs basic and advanced respiratory and cardiac function tests for a wide range of specialties.
This is an excitement opportunity for a newly qualified Respiratory Physiologist or science graduate looking to further develop their skills via an Annex 21 training opportunity to join our friendly team within Respiratory Investigations.
The department offers a wide range of services including full pulmonary function tests (PFTS), airflow reversibility, FeNO, mannitol, spirometry, skin allergy testing, field walk tests, hypoxic challenge test, capillary blood gases, overnight oximetry, respiratory muscle assessment and ambulatory oxygen assessment.
The primary base for this post will be Hinchingbrooke Hospital but the successful candidate will be expected to work cross site.
*Please Note the advert may close sooner than the date advertised due to levels of interest, closing of the advert will happen with no notice*
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will perform and report upon a range of pulmonary function tests on a wide variety of patients. To perform calibration and quality control procedures on all laboratory equipment. To undertake clinical supervision and training for less experienced staff. To assist with research and development as required. To contribute to team service development and education
Applicants appointed under Annex 21 arrangements will undertake a structured competency and development programme and work under appropriate supervision whilst progressing towards full Band 5 competency. Annex 21 remuneration will apply during the agreed development period in line with NHS Terms and Conditions.
Working for our organisation
We are committed to supporting colleagues through organisational change. Priority will be given to staff at risk within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description which gives full details of the role. Alternatively call to arrange an informal visit to meet the team.
Person specification
Education and Qualification
Essential criteria
- Qualifications BSc (Hons) in Practitioner Training Program (PTP) or equivalent e.g. Level 6 graduate diploma, PTP equivalence, ARTP Practitioner Examination Level 3.
- Eligible for registration with professional body (e.g. Academy of Healthcare Science, RCCP, HCPC)
Key Skills
Essential criteria
- Sound interpersonal and organisational skills
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Ability to perform a wide range of pulmonary function tests
Desirable criteria
- Immediate Life Support
- Service Development skills
- Basic Life Support
- Evidence of appropriate post registration CPD at post-graduate level.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Melanie Bryce
- Job title
- Chief Respiratory Physiologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01480 42 8989
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