Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and skilled Clinical Respiratory Scientist to lead the newly developed Breathlessness Pathway within our Respiratory Physiology Service.
The successful candidate will autonomously deliver advanced, high-quality, evidence-based investigations, reporting, and specialist scientific input. The role will focus on complex diagnostic investigations and pathway management for patients presenting with breathlessness, supporting multidisciplinary care, service development, and clinical education. A comprehensive understanding of both cardiological and respiratory investigations used in the assessment of breathlessness is essential.
You will be joining a progressive, patient-centred Respiratory Physiology Service within a large Trust, primarily based in York and working in close partnership with colleagues in Scarborough. This role offers a high level of professional autonomy, enabling you to provide accurate, timely, and clinically relevant diagnostic investigations that directly support patient diagnosis and treatment.
The post involves working across multiple sites, including York Hospital and our Community Diagnostic Centres at Askham Bar and Selby War Memorial Hospital. You will perform and report a range of advanced respiratory investigations in addition to the responsibilities of pathway management. The role also includes triaging referrals, requesting appropriate investigations, and contributing to diagnosis and management plans in collaboration with Respiratory Consultants and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure a seamless patient journey.
The post holder will also be expected to contribute to audit, quality improvement, and ongoing service development.
We offer a supportive and forward-thinking department based in the vibrant and historic city of York, providing an excellent environment for professional development and clinical leadership.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an experienced Clinical Scientist to join our Breathless Pathway service, delivering advanced investigations, high‑quality reporting, and specialist scientific input. You will support the assessment and management of patients with breathlessness while contributing to multidisciplinary care, service development, and education.
As a Senior Clinical Scientist, you will provide specialist expertise in investigations, reporting, and pathway management. You will independently manage referrals, determine appropriate tests, interpret results, and contribute to diagnosis or treatment plans—seeking consultant input where required.
The role includes mentoring junior staff, driving continuous improvement, and contributing to national initiatives to enhance best practice. You will work closely with colleagues across the Trust to develop and optimise the Breathless Pathway.
Working for our organisation
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Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
· Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
· 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
· A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
· A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
· Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
· NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
· An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
· Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: .
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Evidence of a completed MSc in Clinical Science or equivalent.
2. HCPC registration
Skills
Essential criteria
3. Advanced specialist knowledge and skills in respiratory and/or cardiac investigations
Experience
Essential criteria
4. Experience of service development and service management
Desirable criteria
5. Experience as lead clinical scientist