About this role
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Respiratory Investigations team at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust. The role will be based at Peterborough City Hospital however will involve some rotation through both Peterborough Community Diagnostic Centre, Stamford and Rutland Hospital, Doddington Community Hospital, and Hinchingbrooke Hospital in Huntingdon.
As the Chief Respiratory Physiologist, you will be responsible for performing and reporting a wide range of respiratory investigations in conjunction with the medical team where necessary. You will also be responsible for line managing and providing training to the team of respiratory investigations staff at PCH.
In 2024 the Respiratory Investigations team performed over 14,000 diagnostics across the NWAFT footprint: Peterborough City Hospital, Hinchingbrooke Hospital, Stamford and Rutland Hospital, and Doddington Community Hospital. The planned expansion to the purpose-built Peterborough Community Diagnostic Centre in December of 2026 will significantly increase throughput and improve patient experience and wait times.
Our team comprises of ARTP & AHCS accredited clinical staff, you would be working with them to provide testing and reporting services, and offer guidance and advice for clinicians and patients. As part of your role you would be supporting the Head of Respiratory Investigations and deputise for them on occasion.
Main duties of the job
- Maintain current AHCS registration as a highly specialised respiratory physiologist.
- Manage the team of respiratory investigations staff in line with Trust policy and guidance, including matters of performance/capability, behavioural issues, sickness, and training.
- Assessment, prioritisation & planning of appropriate examinations and diagnostic testing in conjunction with the Head of Respiratory Investigations.
- Using in-depth, detailed analysis and interpretation of a range of clinical and technical data, the post holder will independently provide a factual report for diagnostics performed personally and where necessary by others within the Trust and in the primary care setting.
- Supervise and support staff in training within the department and on student clinical placements.
- Communicate and liaise with the multidisciplinary team to promote effective and quality care.
- Anyotherdutiesthatmayberequiredfromtimetotime.
Thisjobdescriptionis intended only as a guide to the range of duties involved. Thepost holderwill need to be flexible and adaptablein order torespond to the changes and developments within theTrust.
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
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for additional detail pertaining to the role.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree (Level 6) in Clinical Physiology or equivalent
- Has HCPC registration ( or has applied for registration)
- Level 7 module in Clinical Assessment for Healthcare Science (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Practical experience of Advanced Lung Function testing 5 years post-graduation
- Evidence of leadership
Desirable
- Experience of working with external partners in a healthcare setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Has knowledge of relevant legislation
- Has a deep understanding of lung function physiology and its application
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with all health care professionals and service users
- Prioritisation and organisation of workload independently and efficiently
- How to motivate and inspire others
- Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
- IT skills including word processing / databases with experience of Microsoft word, excel, access, PowerPoint
- Advanced specialist and communication and interpersonal skills
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Peterborough City Hospital
Edith Cavell Campus
Peterborough
PE3 9GZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)