Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Physiologist
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 09 Medi 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £31,049 - £37,796 pro rata |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 10 Hydref 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Bristol, BS2 8BJ |
| Cwmni: | University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7473355/387-WC1379-NG-A |
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A Vacancy at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.
An exciting new opportunity has arisen to join the Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Physiology team at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children. We are seeking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic band 5 Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Physiologist, working 36 hours per week (0.96 WTE). You will join a busy, friendly multidisciplinary team.
The post holder will deliver the provision of respiratory physiology testing within the Children’s Hospital alongside the Lead Physiologists and Associate Physiologists, as well as providing a high quality sleep study service.
It is essential that the successful applicant has had previous experience in lung function testing, preferably with sleep physiology experience. It is essential to have a good science background with a BSc in Healthcare Science or equivalent.
Paediatric respiratory medicine at the Children’s Hospital provides a tertiary service for children across the South West, including those with cystic fibrosis, asthma, neuromuscular disease, and patients on long term ventilation.
We are looking for individuals with energy and enthusiasm who are committed to providing a high quality service. Previous experience in respiratory physiology investigations are essential, as is a desire to continue with personal development. You must be highly motivated, with an ability to work autonomously and as part of a team. You will have effective communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, and have excellent attention to detail.
The post holder will be responsible for supporting an efficient and high quality service in the field of Paediatric Respiratory Physiology and Sleep Medicine, and for providing the very best care for patients during their inpatient stay or outpatient visit. They will be responsible for:
• Supporting the provision of the Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Physiology service for University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.
• Undertaking a range of lung function investigations on inpatients and outpatients (spirometry, FeNO, nasal NO and bronchodilator response assessments), gaining accurate and clinically valuable measurements.
• Facilitating the provision of sleep study investigations for inpatients and home sleep studies (overnight oximetry, overnight carbon dioxide monitoring and respiratory polygraphy), ensuring high quality data is captured.
• Performing analysis and reporting of sleep studies, following departmental and international standards.
• Maintaining equipment to ensure that it is functioning to agreed standards and specifications.
• Training and supporting junior staff, and participating in teaching and research activities within the department.
We would very much welcome informal discussions or a visit to enable you to find out more about the role and department. Please contact Kate Kilpin (kate.kilpin@uhbw.nhs.uk) or Rosalind Pring (rosalind.pring@uhbw.nhs.uk) Lead Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Physiologists for more information.
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment.
This advert closes on Wednesday 24 Sep 2025
An exciting new opportunity has arisen to join the Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Physiology team at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children. We are seeking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic band 5 Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Physiologist, working 36 hours per week (0.96 WTE). You will join a busy, friendly multidisciplinary team.
The post holder will deliver the provision of respiratory physiology testing within the Children’s Hospital alongside the Lead Physiologists and Associate Physiologists, as well as providing a high quality sleep study service.
It is essential that the successful applicant has had previous experience in lung function testing, preferably with sleep physiology experience. It is essential to have a good science background with a BSc in Healthcare Science or equivalent.
Paediatric respiratory medicine at the Children’s Hospital provides a tertiary service for children across the South West, including those with cystic fibrosis, asthma, neuromuscular disease, and patients on long term ventilation.
We are looking for individuals with energy and enthusiasm who are committed to providing a high quality service. Previous experience in respiratory physiology investigations are essential, as is a desire to continue with personal development. You must be highly motivated, with an ability to work autonomously and as part of a team. You will have effective communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, and have excellent attention to detail.
The post holder will be responsible for supporting an efficient and high quality service in the field of Paediatric Respiratory Physiology and Sleep Medicine, and for providing the very best care for patients during their inpatient stay or outpatient visit. They will be responsible for:
• Supporting the provision of the Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Physiology service for University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.
• Undertaking a range of lung function investigations on inpatients and outpatients (spirometry, FeNO, nasal NO and bronchodilator response assessments), gaining accurate and clinically valuable measurements.
• Facilitating the provision of sleep study investigations for inpatients and home sleep studies (overnight oximetry, overnight carbon dioxide monitoring and respiratory polygraphy), ensuring high quality data is captured.
• Performing analysis and reporting of sleep studies, following departmental and international standards.
• Maintaining equipment to ensure that it is functioning to agreed standards and specifications.
• Training and supporting junior staff, and participating in teaching and research activities within the department.
We would very much welcome informal discussions or a visit to enable you to find out more about the role and department. Please contact Kate Kilpin (kate.kilpin@uhbw.nhs.uk) or Rosalind Pring (rosalind.pring@uhbw.nhs.uk) Lead Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Physiologists for more information.
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment.
This advert closes on Wednesday 24 Sep 2025
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