Job summary
- Main area
- Cardio-Respiratory
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 389-25-7308899
- Employer
- Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Bradford Teaching Hospitals
- Town
- Bradford
- Salary
- £26,530 - £29,114 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Associate Practitioner with an interest in Respiratory Science
NHS AfC: Band 4
Job overview
Closing Date: 30.07.25
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 31.07.25
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 11.08.25
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a new position to support the Respiratory Science team at Bradford Royal infirmary. Ideally this would be suitable for someone who is passionate about healthcare science and the use of technology to improve patient diagnosis.
You must hold either ARTP Level 1 accreditation, or being willing to attain within the first 12 months. You should have an understanding of respiratory physiology at either Level 4 Respiratory Healthcare Science level, or relevant degree level. You must also be IT literate and be able to problem solve. Excellent communication skills will be essential as you will be working face to face with patients.
This post is ideal for those who have completed a Level 4 apprenticeship in Respiratory Science, or who have completed a relevant degree such as Sports Science.
If you love science and technology, enjoy working with patients and their families, and have attention to detail then this is the post for you.
Main duties of the job
You will undertake pulmonary function tests and spirometry, as well as assisting with more complex testing and ensuring that databases are kept up to date with accurate information. You will be responsible for undertaking quality controls.
Working for our organisation
At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we’re passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We’re keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.
We’re a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.
In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We’ve received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children’s unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Key requirements and qualities
- Experience of working in a busy mulita-disciplinary team
- Able to work under pressure and to cope with distressing/difficult situations
- Knowledge of Respiratory physiology at BSc level
- Excellent level of literacy and numeracy
- Complete ARTP Level 1 within first 12 months
- Basic Life support skills
- Computer literate
- Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in a busy multi-disciplinary team
Desirable criteria
- Working in a healthcare environment with direct patient care
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Good level of literacy and numeracy
- SCST Diploma in ECG Interpretation
- Diploma in Healthcare Science or higher degree in Physiology based subject
Desirable criteria
- Basic Life Support
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Joanne Ashton
- Job title
- Service Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01274 274912
- Additional information
Victoria Dalton
Lead for Respiratory Science
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