Senior Clinical Physiologist (Respiratory and Sleep)
The closing date is 22 May 2026
We are seeking a motivated, hardworking, professional, and passionate Physiologist to join our Cardio‑Respiratory Department.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a 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:
* 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
* Competent in all routine investigations in the department: 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.
* Undertaking fitting and analysis of limited‑channel sleep studies and overnight oximetry.
* Analysing and producing complex reports on limited‑channel and respiratory sleep studies to ARTP standards.
* Supporting the services as they evolve and change for the benefit of our patients.
* Providing CPAP treatment and changing prescriptions as required.
* Providing administrative support as required.
Job responsibilities
* Work unsupervised as a competent practitioner.
* Provide the diagnostic and technical services of the Cardio‑Respiratory Department for Warrington and Halton Hospitals both on site and within community venues when needed.
* Participate in the training and supervision of the Trainee Clinical Physiologists and ATO staff.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* 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.
Experience
* 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 junior staff both physiologists and medical.
* Competent in performing PFTS.
* Competent in reporting PFTS / Spirometry.
* Knowledge of Lorenzo, AirView, Prismacloud and Care Orchestrator.
Specific Role Requirements
* Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
* Take responsibility for accurate work.
* Pleasant manner, smart appearance, clearly spoken.
* Adaptable to using new PC software.
* Able to push patients in wheelchairs from waiting room to clinic room.
* Capable of concentrating and focusing when analysing.
* Compassion towards patients and staff.
* Ability to encourage patients who may be upset to undertake the tests to their best ability.
* Full UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.
* Able to move gas cylinders for lung function equipment from corridor into clinic room.
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.
We employ almost 6,500 people from more than 80 nationalities and are fully committed to being an equal, diverse and inclusive employer.
North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH)
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