Trainee Clinical Respiratory Physiologist

1 week ago

Derby, Derby, United Kingdom University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Full time
Vacancies have become available in Respiratory Physiology within Clinical Measurement Diagnostic services.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individuals who are interested in training within this discipline.


We have a great team in respiratory, and we are looking for individuals who are self motivated, team players and passionate about Respiratory Physiology and have a thirst for learning.

You will be trained in Respiratory Physiology testing, sleep apnoea diagnostics and treatment as part of this role.

You will be required to gain a Respiratory Physiology degree or post graduate qualification. Qualifications taken will depend on previous experience and knowledge.

We encourage people with A- levels or relevant science degrees to apply.

You will also be required to take a Professional qualification in Respiratory Physiology alongside the academic qualification.

These are band 5 trainee roles and would be paid under Annex 21.

Core hours of the department are 8.30 to 6pm, all 3 posts are 35 hours per week.


As a trainee you will be required to be come competent in performing a range of Respiratory and Sleep investigations which include full lung function testing, Capillary blood gases, walk tests, overnight oximetry, muscle pressures, and respiratory sleep studies.

You will also be required to carry out CPAP treatment and follow up, for patients with obstructive sleep apnoea.

Clinical on the job training will be provided for this.

Calibration and checking equipment is essential to the role.


These vacancies will be based at Queens Hospital Burton, however flexibility to be able to work across the Royal Derby Hospital, and community hospitals is essential.


Interview date: 20 April 2023

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together


Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.


In return we will offer:

  • Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
  • Ongoing support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
  • A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts about our Trust:

  • Our hospitals see more than 4,000 outpatients daily
  • We see more Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients than any other Trust over 3,300 per week
  • An average 860 patients are seen in A&E every day 6th largest in the country
  • Our hospitals admit more than 220 emergency patients daily.
  • We carry out more planned surgical operations than any other Trust in England with almost 50,000 operations taking place in our 52 operating theatres
  • We are one of only 5 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres
  • We carry out more than 300 elective procedures each working day

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