Respiratory Physiologist
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
|---|---|
| Salary: | from £32,073 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | NORTHAMPTON, NN4 0NY |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 30 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Equipment and Quality Assurance The postholder will: Undertake routine calibration and verification of respiratory diagnostic equipment. Complete required quality-control procedures. Maintain calibration and quality-assurance records. Undertake biological quality control where appropriate. Monitor equipment performance and escalate faults. Maintain appropriate infection-prevention and equipment-decontamination standards. Support stock control of respiratory consumables. Contribute to respiratory Standard Operating Procedures and quality-assurance processes. Clinical Research The postholder will support respiratory investigations required for commercial and non-commercial clinical research delivered through PCRH. This may include protocol-defined spirometry and pulmonary-function testing, study-specific documentation, source documentation and participation in screening, baseline and follow-up research visits. All research procedures will be undertaken following appropriate study-specific training, competency assessment and delegation. The postholder will complete Good Clinical Practice training where required. Clinical Governance The postholder will: Be clinically accountable to the designated Clinical Supervisor. Work within Danes Camp Medical Centre/PCRH clinical governance arrangements. Maintain current ARTP accreditation relevant to the role. Work within their professional scope and documented competencies. Follow approved clinical protocols and Standard Operating Procedures. Participate in clinical audit and quality improvement. Report incidents and patient-safety concerns appropriately. Maintain mandatory training and continuing professional development. Comply with safeguarding, information governance, UK GDPR and infection-control requirements.