Job summary
- Main area
- Specialist Respiratory Physiologist
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed term: 9 months (9 months from start date to cover maternity leave)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 001-HS011-0426
- Employer
- Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University Hospital Llandough
- Town
- Cardiff
- Salary
- £40,559 - £48,841 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist Respiratory Physiologist
Band 6
WHO WE ARE:
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Board in the UK, employing over 16,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst also working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone and to delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”. We have recently refreshed our strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, which sets out the Health Board’s Vision for improving the health and wellbeing of the populations we serve by 2035 through the delivery of our strategic objectives; Putting People First, Providing Outstanding Quality, Delivering in the Right Places, and Acting for the Future. We have challenging times ahead, but we are confident that by tackling these challenges together, we can support people to live healthier lives and reduce the unfair differences in the prevalence of illness and health outcomes we see in our communities today. We aspire to deliver outstanding care and treatment for people when they need it, where they need it; care that compares well with the best in the world, but to do so, we need to transform how we deliver services over the next decade and beyond.
We are a values-driven organisation and out goals will only be realised if our values are at the heart of everything we do. Created by colleagues, patients and their families and carers, our values are:
· We are kind and caring
· We are respectful
· We have trust and integrity
· We take personal responsibility
OUR REGION:
Wales has much to offer with miles of stunning coastline, UNESCO world heritage sites and beautiful countryside. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, has something for everyone. It is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline, as well as charming towns including Penarth and Cowbridge. Those seeking more culture may find themselves drawn to the National Museum, St Fagan’s Museum of Welsh Life or the Millennium Centre, home of the Welsh National Opera. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
The Agenda for Change Pay Award for 2026/27 is effective from 1st April 2026.
Please note successful applicants with a start date from 1st April onwards the salary will be as per the 2026/27 pay award. For further detail the pay circular is available via this link https://www.nhs.wales/files/pc-resources/afc-w-02-2026-pdf-pdf?ts=1773244958086
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Respiratory Physiologist to join the Lung Function team based at University Hospital Llandough (UHL) and University Hospital of Wales (UHW). This is a fixed term position for 9 months to cover maternity leave.
The successful candidate will play a large part in the Sleep Apnoea service, including performing and analysing the respiratory sleep studies , CPAP initiation and follow ups. They will also need to have experience in performing lung function tests, ear lobe blood gases, Challenge tests and assisting CPET. They will also be largely involved in the training of the BSc. Healthcare Science (Respiratory and Sleep) students and in-house Trainee Clinical Scientists.
Additionally, the successful applicant will need to have sufficient experience working as a band 5 Respiratory Physiologist role, or can demonstrate competency within all aspects of the band 6 job description and person specification and is ready for progression to a band 6. Trainee STP students due to finish in September 2026 are also welcome to apply.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
This post is a fixed term/secondment for 9 months to cover maternity leave. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
Main duties of the job
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To perform all basic and specialist Lung Function tests independently - including full lung function via a variety of lung volume methods, reversibility, challenge testing, field exercise testing
- To assist in Cardiopulmonary exercise tests for both lead physiologists and anaesthetists across University Hospital Llandough (UHL) and University Hospital of Wales (UHW) sites
- To perform Sleep Disordered Breathing tests and treatment independently, with focus particularly on Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
- To take an active role in the training of junior staff, students, nurses and medical students.
- To help support the clerical administration and management of the department.
- To act as a senior member of the team in absence of the band 7/8
- To drive forwards new ideas and initiatives
Working for our organisation
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree in Respiratory Clinical Physiology or recognised previous equivalent with qualifications and experience accepted by RCCP.
- On RCCP Register or equivalent (or working towards)
- ARTP Full Certificate in Spirometry Course (or working towards)
- Evidence of accredited courses in specialist areas and continuous professional development
Desirable criteria
- ARTP assessment part 1 and 2
Experience
Essential criteria
- An underpinned experience and knowledge of respiratory physiology and diagnostics.
- Competent at independently performing full lung function testing and writing technical comments
- Experience in a specialised testing, particularly challenge testing
- Competent in the download and analysis of overnight oximetry and multi-channel studies & ability to use Sleep MDT system for appropriate outcomes.
- Experience of setting up patients on APAP/CPAP and dealing with issues
Desirable criteria
- Ability to write reports on Lung Function Tests Results
- Knowledge in AutoServo Ventilators
skills
Essential criteria
- Lung function testing skills
- Good communication skills.
- IT skills e.g. protocol writing, excel database use
- Supervising Healthcare Science students through completing Clinical Educator Training
Desirable criteria
- Management Skills
- Lecturing/formal teaching
Special Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Own Professional Development
- Flexible and very enthusiastic attitude to work.
- Interested in learning and keeping up to date with current guidelines and articles
Desirable criteria
- Ideas how to develop patient services with higher grades and clinicians.
- Possible Interest in research and academic papers in respiratory work
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lois Attewell
- Job title
- Head of Respiratory Physiology Services
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02920715421
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