Job summary We are seeking a Respiratory Clinical Physiologists to join our dynamic healthcare team. As the Respiratory Clinical Physiologist, you will play a key role in the delivery of high-quality respiratory diagnostic services working in a small team of two clinical physiologists to ensure the smooth operation of our growing respiratory department. As one of the respiratory physiologist you will work in a pair with the Lead Physiologist to undertake routine and advanced investigations into lung function in a dynamic and growing Respiratory Department at Salisbury. You will be required to perform and analyse both basic and multi-channel sleep studies. You will also be required to initiate and monitor CPAP therapy. You will also be able to contribute to the Oxygen and sleep service. It is an exciting time to join Salisbury Respiratory Department; we are in a period of transition. This gives you the unique opportunity to shape the changes in respiratory care where you will be able to feel the tangible differences you can make. You will be able to develop in this role and take on new competencies over time. We have opportunities for both training and career progression within our small friendly team Hours Monday to Friday. Flexible working hours will be considered for this post as well as part time hours for the right person. There is a 10 % Recruitment & Retention Premium Payment payment Main duties of the job You will perform and interpret a range of routine respiratory investigations (eg. full pulmonary function tests, walking tests, etc.) You will perform and interpret specialist respiratory sleep investigations including overnight oximetry and NOX. You will initiate and monitor CPAP treatment for OSAHs where considered appropriate according to departmental guidelines You will contribute to both the Dorset and Wiltshire Sleep Services attending peripheral clinics as required. You will perform and interpret a range of specialist investigations including arterial blood gas sampling, and ear lobe capillary sampling. You will produce technically accurate results in accordance with local and national guidelines, including safety and infection control. You will contribute to service development including attendance at departmental meetings. You will develop and review departmental protocols and guidelines in accordance with published evidence and best practice. You will be responsible for some administrative duties, stock control and managing appointments to include both inpatient and outpatient needs. You will be responsible for the maintenance, quality assurance, and calibration and infection control of all lung function equipment. You will maintain patient and departmental records contributing to audit for the service. You will actively involve service users in providing feedback of the experience of the current service and suggestions for improvement About us Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we're driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff. We are an acute Trust, rated "Good" by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff. We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme. Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything. With easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away or if you prefer the sea, Bournemouth is also accessible. Don't just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by visiting www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk Date posted 11 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata (10 % Recruitment & Retention Premium Payment) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 269-SFT8339-E Job locations Respiratory Department Salisbury SP2 8BJ Job description Job responsibilities We are offering a generous negotiable relocation package alongside a 10% RRP payment for this position. The relocation package would be agreed prior to commencing with the trust and would be paid on commencement following receipt of relevant receipts relating to relocation. Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities. Job description Job responsibilities We are offering a generous negotiable relocation package alongside a 10% RRP payment for this position. The relocation package would be agreed prior to commencing with the trust and would be paid on commencement following receipt of relevant receipts relating to relocation. Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities. Person Specification Interview Essential BSc Clinical Physiology (Hons) or equivalent BSc in Sciences Minimum of one years experience in practice ARTP accredited Desirable Sleep experience, CPAP set ups and NOX assessments Evidence of relevant postgraduate courses or training Professional Development Person Specification Interview Essential BSc Clinical Physiology (Hons) or equivalent BSc in Sciences Minimum of one years experience in practice ARTP accredited Desirable Sleep experience, CPAP set ups and NOX assessments Evidence of relevant postgraduate courses or training Professional Development 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 Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust Address Respiratory Department Salisbury SP2 8BJ Employer's website https://www.salisbury.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)