About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and highly specialised Respiratory Physiologist with expert clinical knowledge and a proven ability to autonomously perform, analyse, and interpret complex respiratory investigations. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering an outstanding patient-centred diagnostic service, ensuring clinical excellence, quality assurance, and evidence-based practice throughout the patient pathway. In addition, they will provide leadership in education and training, supporting the development of students, trainees, and registered staff through teaching, mentorship, competency assessment, and the promotion of best practice, helping to shape and sustain a highly skilled respiratory physiology workforce.
Competency in performing and reporting Cardiorespiratory Exercise Testing independently would be advantageous to assist the set-up of a new local service.
Main duties of the job
Undertaking highly complex diagnostic procedures for routine and emergency outpatients and inpatients across all Divisions within Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Responsible for the effective coordination of workforce resources, including rota planning, annual leave approval, sickness management and staff development.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully. Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
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Please note that from 9th April2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- BSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent qualification
- ARTP Accreditation
- Registration held with the AHCS or HCPC
- Qualification in teaching and/or assessments
Desirable
- Relevant Master's degree or equivalent
- Demonstrate professional development post registration
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Advanced clinical knowledge within respiratory physiology
- Ability to independently perform, interpret complex diagnostic investigations
- Strong understanding of national standards (e.g. ARTP, NICE, IQIPS) and ability to embed these into practice
- Demonstrates sound clinical judgement, including escalation of abnormal or high-risk findings
- Confident in supporting, mentoring, and developing junior staff
Desirable
- Evidence of leading or supervising staff in a clinical setting
- Ability to coordinate daily service delivery (rostering, triage, prioritisation)
- Ability to manage performance, give feedback, and promote a positive team culture
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Shows clear passion for working in the Cardio-respiratory Department at DBTH
- Demonstrates clear commitment to the team approach; exchanging ideas and providing support to colleagues
- Possess and display tact and diplomacy where appropriate
- Conveys written information clearly and accurately to a wide range of recipients
- Speaks confidently, conveying clear messages to a wide range of listeners
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).
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
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Address
Doncaster Royal Infirmary
Armthorpe Road
Doncaster
DN2 5LT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)