Senior Clinical Physiologist (Respiratory and Sleep)
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 08/09/2026
- Closes
- 21/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a motivated and professional Senior Clinical Physiologist to join the Cardio-Respiratory Department at North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will work across Warrington and Halton Hospital sites, undertaking a wide range of respiratory investigations independently. Key responsibilities include full lung function testing, overnight polygraphy, and CPAP initiation and follow-up. The position requires strong clinical skills, excellent communication, and a passion for high-quality patient care.
Essential criteria
- Good pass in GCSE English and Maths.
- ARTP Spirometry Certificate or/willing to work towards
- Scientific Knowledge acquired through formal training to BSc Healthcare Science (Respiratory and Sleep) or Clinical Physiology or equivalent level
- AHCS Registration/eligibility
- ARTP membership
- BLS certificate
Desirable criteria
- ILS certificate
- ARTP Part 1
- ARTP Part 2
- ARTP Full Practitioner certificate
- Minimum two years practical experience
- Familiarity with the range of basic and advanced clinical investigations in respiratory physiology.
- Skills, Knowledge and Competencies
- Analysing polygraphy and overnight oximetry studies.
- CPAP clinics using auto and fixed pressure devices.
- Wide range of respiratory knowledge.
- Knowledge of Caldicott Guidelines.
- Knowledge of appropriate manual handling guidelines.
- Health and Safety awareness
- Experience training of junior staff both physiologists and medical.
- Good IT skills
- Competent in Performing PFTS
- Competent in reporting PFTS / Spirometry
- Knowledge of Lorenzo, Airview, Prismacloud and Care Orchestrator
- Specific Role Requirements
- Good written communication
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Take responsibility for accurate work
- Pleasant manner, Smart Appearance, Clearly spoken
- Need to be adaptable to using new PC software
- Able to push patients in wheelchairs from waiting room to clinic room.
- Need to be able to concentrate and focus when analysing.
- Compassion towards patients and staff
- Be able to encourage patients who may be upset to undertake the tests to their best ability.
- Need to have Full UK driving license and access to a car for work purposes
- Able to move gas cylinders for lung function equipment from corridor into clinic room.
- Good pass in GCSE English and Maths.
- ARTP Spirometry Certificate or/willing to work towards
- Scientific Knowledge acquired through formal training to BSc Healthcare Science (Respiratory and Sleep) or Clinical Physiology or equivalent level
- AHCS Registration/eligibility
- ARTP membership
- BLS certificate
- ILS certificate
- ARTP Part 1
- ARTP Part 2
- ARTP Full Practitioner certificate
- Minimum two years practical experience
- Familiarity with the range of basic and advanced clinical investigations in respiratory physiology.
- Skills, Knowledge and Competencies
- Analysing polygraphy and overnight oximetry studies.
- CPAP clinics using auto and fixed pressure devices.
- Wide range of respiratory knowledge.
- Knowledge of Caldicott Guidelines.
- Knowledge of appropriate manual handling guidelines.
- Health and Safety awareness
- Experience training of junior staff both physiologists and medical.
- Good IT skills
- Competent in Performing PFTS
- Competent in reporting PFTS / Spirometry
- Knowledge of Lorenzo, Airview, Prismacloud and Care Orchestrator
- Specific Role Requirements
- Good written communication
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Take responsibility for accurate work
- Pleasant manner, Smart Appearance, Clearly spoken
- Need to be adaptable to using new PC software
- Able to push patients in wheelchairs from waiting room to clinic room.
- Need to be able to concentrate and focus when analysing.
- Compassion towards patients and staff
- Be able to encourage patients who may be upset to undertake the tests to their best ability.
- Need to have Full UK driving license and access to a car for work purposes
- Able to move gas cylinders for lung function equipment from corridor into clinic room.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH)
Senior Clinical Physiologist (Respiratory and Sleep)
The closing date is 21 September 2026
Job summary
We are seeking a motivated, hard-working, professional, and passionate Physiologist to join our Cardio-Respiratory Department.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of our friendly, supportive team, working across both Warrington and Halton Hospital sites. Our department undertakes a wide range of respiratory investigations, and we are looking for an individual who can work independently and contribute confidently to our service.
The successful candidate will be competent in all aspects of respiratory diagnostics, including:
- Full lung function testing
- Overnight polygraphy
- CPAP initiation and follow-up
We are looking for someone with strong clinical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a genuine enthusiasm for delivering high-quality patient care.
Main duties of the job
- To be competent in all routine investigations in the department including Spirometry +/- reversibility, respiratory muscle strength, full lung function test using nitrogen washout method and/or body box.
- Reviewing and signing off spirometry performed in community clinics and ensuring reports are sent out within deadline targets.
- To undertake fitting and analysis of limited channel sleep studies and overnight o
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