Assistant Respiratory Physiologist | Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 06 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £33,094 - £36,195 p.a. inc. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 April 2026 |
| Location: | London, E9 6SR |
| Company: | Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7799792/293-EMRS2-0557 |
Summary
The sleep service at Homerton Healthcare NHS Trust provides comprehensive diagnostic testing for a range respiratory as well as the provision and follow-up of patients on CPAP and NIV.
The post- holder will play a key role in the smooth running of sleep diagnostics, setting up and downloading home sleep study equipment, monitoring in-hospital overnight studies and maintaining diagnostic equipment.
As part of the wider respiratory physiology department, the role also involves a rotation into the lung function department. You will contribute to discussions on service development and strategic planning and assisting with integrated care pathways in the local community.
***This advert may close early, subject to high application numbers***
• To assist in the efficient delivery of the sleep diagnostics service by ensuring timely and accurate download, cleaning and set-up of home and I/P sleep study equipment
• Acquisition of high quality physiological data including continuous overnight monitoring of sleep patients
• After training, able to perform routine troubleshooting and recognise and respond to common artefacts in sleep recordings.
• Preparation and technical hook of patients for a range of respiratory sleep investigations according to established standards
• After training, perform a range of basic lung function measurements and assist with more complex investigations
• To provide support to patients as required during their time in the department
• To promote good practice in control of infection
• To assist with routine administrative issues such as booking follow-up appointments
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
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 documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
This advert closes on Sunday 22 Mar 2026
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