Job overview

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Respiratory Physiologist to join our Cardio‑Respiratory Department, working across both Warrington and Halton Hospital sites. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing, patient‑focused service that delivers high‑quality diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care.

We also welcome applications from individuals interested in joining us as an Apprentice Respiratory Physiologist, undertaking the Physiologist Training Programme (PTP) at the University of Wolverhampton. The post holder will be expected to enrol onto the Healthcare Science Practitioner Degree at Wolverhampton University starting in September 2026 BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Physiological Sciences) Information on the NHS Agenda for Change Handbook, including Annex 21 arrangements for trainees, can be found here:
👉 NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook 

If this role is undertaken as an apprenticeship, please note that the salary will fall under Annex 21 of Band 5 while studying, in accordance with NHS Terms and Conditions.

Main duties of the job

·         Perform and report a range of lung function tests

·         Carry out CPAP mask fitting and provide patient education

·         Analyse and interpret overnight oximetry studies

·  Issue, download, and process NOX sleep studies, ensuring accurate data handling and reporting

·         Assist in the delivery of CPAP clinics

·         Support the training and supervision of junior staff

·         Work flexibly across both Warrington and Halton sites as require

Working for our organisation

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff.  We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.

Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system.  Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.

Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.

A CQC-rated ‘good’ organisation with ‘outstanding’ features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.

We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do.