An opportunity has arisen for a full time band 5 Respiratory Physiologist to join our friendly team in the Department of Respiratory Physiology at Bournemouth and Poole Hospital. We are the top performing acute trust in this year's NHS Staff Survey, making this a fantastic work environment in a beautiful part of the country.
This busy department within a larger multidisciplinary Thoracic / Respiratory team currently provides a range of lung function investigations. These include Spirometry, reversibility, FeNO, Gas transfer, static lung volumes, bronchial provocation and overnight oximetry assessment.
Candidates must be capable of organising their own workload, and be reliable, enthusiastic and flexible.
We are looking for a highly motivated, forward thinking team member who can demonstrate competency and accuracy in respiratory investigations. Applicants should possess a BSc. in Clinical Physiology or equivalent and / or ARTP Practitioner qualification, and be eligible to be RCCP registered.
We are keen to assist in continuing professional development, training and support will be provided to develop existing skills in all clinical areas
Base Location: Bournemouth and Poole
Interview date: 17th March 2026
Please note sponsorship for this position depends on your personal circumstances. Please check UKVI guidelines to confirm your eligibility.
To be able to perform Respiratory physiological tests, independently (after training / supervision) within policies/procedures, as per job description.
To obtain accurate and informative results from patients and any other subjects performing the tests, and provide a basic technical report to the referrer.
To supervise and train less experienced staff
To supervise and encourage patients during their time in the department and deal with any queries or problems in a suitable manner. When appropriate, discuss results with patients using discretion, awareness of patient confidentiality and cross any barriers to understanding.
To communicate effectively with department colleagues and other members of the trust in all aspects of patient care and respiratory physiology
To aim to complete objectives set during appraisal.
Involvement in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and attendance at relevant internal/external courses, seminars, lectures etc in which appropriate information can be gained relating to physiological, scientific and medical matters.
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women's, DEN, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Ella Higgins Job title: Joint Lead Respiratory Physiologist Email address: Telephone number:
Deben Harris (Joint Lead Respiratory Physiologist)