Senior Respiratory Physiologist

Job summary

We are looking for a motivated and driven individual to join the respiratory physiology team to promote clinical excellence in respiratory and sleep diagnostics.

The role will consist of performance routine and specialised lung function tests to ARTP standards for all clinical and research patients. Performance and interpretation of a range of sleep diagnostics and resultant setup of patients up on appropriate domiciliary therapy.

Participation in the training and development of all junior members of the department and external students within the respiratory physiology team is must. We are constantly looking to improve and stay up to date across all areas of clinical practice so an eye for detail is essential.

The successful candidate will be expected to be able to independently run all routine lung function and sleep clinics independently, as well as providing support and training to all junior members of the team. This includes supervision of them undertaking professional qualifications

We are a dynamic service, working across a range of complex patient groups, always looking to improve and develop so assessment and implementation of new equipment and testing procedures will also be required.

Within the respiratory physiology team we provide complex testing such as CPET and provision the of non‑invasive ventilation (NIV) support and training will be given in these area but it is expected for the successful candidate to become part of the team delivering these services.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top‑quality patient care, excellent education, and world‑class research.

We provide first‑class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospital
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Date posted 07 August 2026

Pay scheme Agenda for change

Band Band 6

Salary £47,951 to £56,863 a year Per Annum Inclusive of HCAS

Contract Permanent

Working pattern Full‑time

Reference number 309-UCLH-8323

Job locations University College London Hospital 235 Euston Road London NW1 2BU
United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Essential

• BSc in Clinical Physiology/Healthcare Science Respiratory and Sleep or equivalent
• ARTP/BTS Assessment (Parts I and II) or ARTP Practitioner Exam

Desirable

• MSc Respiratory and Sleep Science
• HCPC/RCCP registered, or in process of registration

Essential

• Previous experience in working with patients
• Practical knowledge of respiratory disorders, and performance and interpretation of routine lung function tests
• Practical knowledge of sleep diagnostics
• Previous experience in the use of CPAP therapy

Desirable

• Exposure to CPET testing
• Exposure to NIV (domiciliary and/or acute)

Essential

• Performance and interpretation of basic lung function testing
• Performance and…