Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic specialist respiratory physiologist to join our forward-thinking team. Despite our small size we offer a variety of tests and are looking to develop our respiratory services by expanding our sleep service and introducing cardiopulmonary exercise testing in the near future. The department supports continuing professional development with opportunities and support for your future learning from post graduate courses to modality specific conferences and workshops. The trust has a close relationship with the University of Leeds supporting students on clinical placement. Main duties of the job For full details of the duties for this role, please see attached full job description and person specification. About us We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including: Cycle to Work Travel Scheme Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice Onsite Nursery Buying and Selling Annual Leave Car Leasing Employee Assistance Programme Employee Health and Wellbeing Extensive Reward Scheme Counselling Service Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network. Our values: We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are: Committed to Quality of Care Compassion Working together for patients Improving Lives Everyone Counts Respect and Dignity Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more. Date posted 07 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Dependant on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 423-6723696 Job locations Airedale NHS Fundation Trust Skipton Road Steeton BD20 6TD Job description Job responsibilities For full details of this job vacancy, please see attached job description and personal specification. Job description Job responsibilities For full details of this job vacancy, please see attached job description and personal specification. Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc (Hons.) in Healthcare Science (Respiratory Physiology) or B'TEC HNC MPPM Registered with the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS / RCCP) or HCPC Achieved or working towards achieving ARTP parts 1 and 2 or ARTP practitioner level III Desirable Additional Post Graduate qualifications Assessors Qualification (SLiP, CAVA, Mentorship in practice) Experience Essential Consolidated respiratory training and up to date with current trends in respiratory physiology testing techniques. Experience of more complex investigations including bronchial challenge testing and sleep studies Experience of a range of respiratory function and diagnostic sleep equipment. Experience of working single handed or in a small team. Displays care, compassion, sensitivity and responsiveness to other peoples' feelings and needs. Able to work under pressure, dealing with peaks and troughs in workload and prioritising accordingly Knowledge Essential Demonstrable knowledge of a wide range of respiratory procedures and techniques. Knowledge of clinical conditions which may be encountered in area of work. Awareness of current thinking/issues within the NHS, healthcare science and respiratory physiology. Demonstrates understanding of accountability. Knowledge and understanding of the importance of reflective practice and continuing professional development. Desirable Knowledge of Solus Cardio-Respiratory patient management system Skills Essential Competent IT skills - knowledge of Microsoft Office, outlook etc. Effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills including communicating factual information to patients / carers. Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc (Hons.) in Healthcare Science (Respiratory Physiology) or B'TEC HNC MPPM Registered with the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS / RCCP) or HCPC Achieved or working towards achieving ARTP parts 1 and 2 or ARTP practitioner level III Desirable Additional Post Graduate qualifications Assessors Qualification (SLiP, CAVA, Mentorship in practice) Experience Essential Consolidated respiratory training and up to date with current trends in respiratory physiology testing techniques. Experience of more complex investigations including bronchial challenge testing and sleep studies Experience of a range of respiratory function and diagnostic sleep equipment. Experience of working single handed or in a small team. Displays care, compassion, sensitivity and responsiveness to other peoples' feelings and needs. Able to work under pressure, dealing with peaks and troughs in workload and prioritising accordingly Knowledge Essential Demonstrable knowledge of a wide range of respiratory procedures and techniques. Knowledge of clinical conditions which may be encountered in area of work. Awareness of current thinking/issues within the NHS, healthcare science and respiratory physiology. Demonstrates understanding of accountability. Knowledge and understanding of the importance of reflective practice and continuing professional development. Desirable Knowledge of Solus Cardio-Respiratory patient management system Skills Essential Competent IT skills - knowledge of Microsoft Office, outlook etc. Effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills including communicating factual information to patients / carers. 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). Additional information 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 Airedale NHS Foundation Trust Address Airedale NHS Fundation Trust Skipton Road Steeton BD20 6TD Employer's website https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)