Chief Respiratory Physiologist

Job Summary

This exciting opportunity to join our Respiratory Investigations team comes as part of the recruitment drive in readiness for the opening of the Peterborough Community Diagnostic Centre in October 2026. Once open, the role will be based from the CDC but will involve some rotation through Peterborough City Hospital and Hinchingbrooke Hospital in Huntingdon.

As the Chief Respiratory Physiologist, you will be responsible for performing and reporting a wide range of respiratory investigations in conjunction with the medical team where necessary. You will also line manage and provide training to the team of respiratory investigations staff at the CDC.

In 2024 the Respiratory Investigations team performed over 14,000 diagnostics across the NWAFT footprint:
Peterborough City Hospital, Hinchingbrooke Hospital, and Doddington Community Hospital. The planned expansion to the purpose‑built Peterborough Community Diagnostic Centre in October 2026 will significantly increase throughput and improve patient experience and wait times.

Our team comprises ARTP & AHCS accredited clinical staff; you would be working with them to provide testing and reporting services, and offer guidance and advice for clinicians and patients. As part of your role you would be supporting the Head of Respiratory Investigations and deputise for them on occasion.

• Maintain current AHCS registration as a highly specialised respiratory physiologist.
• Manage the team of respiratory investigations staff at the CDC in line with Trust policy and guidance, including matters of performance/capability, behavioural issues, sickness, and training.
• Assessment, prioritisation & planning of appropriate examinations and diagnostic testing for the CDC in conjunction with the Head of Respiratory Investigations.
• Using in‑depth, detailed analysis and interpretation of a range of clinical and technical data, the post holder will independently provide a factual report for diagnostics performed personally and where necessary by others within the Trust and in the primary care setting.
• Supervise and support staff in training within the department and on student clinical placements.
• Communicate and liaise with the multidisciplinary team to promote effective and quality care.
• Any other duties that may be required from time to time.

This job description is intended only as a guide to the range of duties involved. The post holder will need to be flexible and adaptable in order to respond to the changes and developments within the Trust.

• Please note the advert may close sooner than the date advertised; closing of the advert will happen with no notice.

We are committed to supporting colleagues through organisational change. Priority will be given to staff at risk within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board.

• Date posted: 15 January 2026
• Pay scheme:
  Agenda for change
• Band:
  Band 7
• Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year pro‑rata
• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Working pattern:
  Full‑time, Part‑time
• Reference number: 176-Med-7633947
• Job locations:
  Peterborough City Hospital, Edith Cavell Campus, Peterborough, PE3 9GZ

Please see attached job description and person specification for additional detail pertaining to the role.

Essential

• Degree (Level
  6) in Clinical Physiology or equivalent
• Has HCPC registration (or has applied for registration)
• Level 7 module in Clinical Assessment for Healthcare Science (or equivalent)
• Practical experience of Advanced Lung Function testing 5 years post‑graduation
• Evidence of leadership

Desirable

• Experience of working with external partners in a healthcare setting

Knowledge

• Has knowledge of relevant legislation
• Has a deep understanding of lung function physiology and its application

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Peterborough City Hospital, Edith Cavell Campus, Peterborough, PE3 9GZ

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