Associate Practitioner in Respiratory Physiology
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- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 22/09/2026
- Closes
- 01/10/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a flexible, enthusiastic, and motivated individual to join the Pulmonary Function and Sleep Team in Grampian. The role involves functioning at a higher competency level than Healthcare support workers, actively participating in the multidisciplinary team within Respiratory Medicine. The successful candidate will perform routine lung function tests and support sleep apnoea patients with minimal supervision. Experience in this exact role is not required as in-house training will be provided.
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.
This advert: £31,537 – £31,537 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
257394
Salary:
Band 4 (£31,537 - - £34,303)
Job closing date:
01/10/2026
Job Type:
Healthcare Sciences
Location:
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
Employment type:
Fixed-term
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
22/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Grampian
Department:
Respiratory
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Fixed term 12months: 36h/week, Mon-Fri
An exciting opportunity for a flexible, enthusiastic and motivated person to join the Pulmonary Function and Sleep Team in Grampian has arisen.
The successful individual will function at a higher competency level than that of Healthcare support workers with responsibility for actively participating as part of the multidisciplinary team within Respiratory Medicine in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and in Royal Aberdeen Childrens Hospital. They will provide a seamless service to patients with minimal supervision from qualified respiratory physiologists. They will perform a range of routine lung function tests and provide support to sleep apnoea patients. Experience in this exact role is not required as theoretical and practical training will be given through in-house training. Excellent verbal communication skills and an aptitude to working with people from a range of backgrounds is essential.
The post is based in Aberdeen Royal Infirm
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