Associate Practitioner Respiratory Clin PhysiologyNHS

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Associate Practitioners to join the Respiratory and Sleep Physiology team at Leeds Teaching Hospitals. Working closely with Respiratory Physiologists and the wider multidisciplinary team, the post holders will support the delivery of a comprehensive range of respiratory diagnostic and monitoring services, helping to provide high-quality, patient-centred care across a variety of clinical settings. The successful candidates will assist with a range of respiratory investigations, including spirometry, bronchodilator reversibility testing and other respiratory physiology procedures, supporting the efficient delivery of services and ensuring a positive patient experience. This role offers excellent opportunities for learning and development, with structured support to develop knowledge and skills within respiratory diagnostics and physiology. The post holders will be primarily based at St James's University Hospital but will be expected to work across our Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) sites, including Armley and Beeston, with future opportunities to support service delivery at Seacroft Hospital as services continue to expand. The successful candidates will contribute to maintaining high standards of patient care, quality and professionalism while supporting the ongoing development of the service.

Main duties of the job

Performs investigations on a range of patients including paediatric, elderly and those with a range of physical and learning disabilities, these can include but are not limited to; - Spirometry - Reversibility studies - Full pulmonary function testing - Capillary blood gases - Any other investigation within the departmental standard operating procedure, appropriate to role. Communicates information about routine respiratory investigations to senior members of staff. Performs routine maintenance of a range of technical equipment. Calibrates and manipulates a wide range of technical equipment which process, create, update and store information. Certificate in spirometry, or experience and proven competency in performing, interpreting and reporting spirometry (essential). Basic life support training (essential) GCSEs grade A-C in English and Maths, or equivalent (essential). Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

Job description

Job Summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Associate Practitioners to join the Respiratory and Sleep Physiology team at Leeds Teaching Hospitals. Working closely with Respiratory Physiologists and the wider multidisciplinary team, the post holders will support the delivery of a comprehensive range of respiratory diagnostic and monitoring services, helping to provide high-quality, patient-centred care across a variety of clinical settings.

The successful candidates will assist with a range of respiratory investigations, including spirometry, bronchodilator reversibility testing and other respiratory physiology procedures, supporting the efficient delivery of services and ensuring a positive patient experience. This role offers excellent opportunities for learning and development, with structured support to develop knowledge and skills within respiratory diagnostics and physiology.

The post holders will be primarily based at St James's University Hospital but will be expected to work across our Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) sites, including Armley and Beeston, with future opportunities to support service delivery at Seacroft Hospital as services continue to expand. The successful candidates will contribute to maintaining high standards of patient care, quality and professionalism while supporting the ongoing development of the service.

Why you should join our Team The Respiratory and Sleep Physiology team at Leeds Teaching Hospitals is a friendly, experienced and supportive service delivering a wide range of diagnostic investigations across both hospital and community settings. As our services continue to grow, including the expansion of Community Diagnostic Centres, we are investing in our workforce to ensure patients receive timely, high-quality care in the most appropriate setting.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a welcoming team and the opportunity to develop a career within Respiratory Physiology. You will work alongside experienced Respiratory Physiologists who are passionate about supporting staff development and creating opportunities for progression. We actively encourage learning and professional growth, providing training and support to help individuals develop their knowledge, skills and confidence within a rewarding clinical environment.

We are committed to supporting work-life balance and welcome conversations about flexible working arrangements where service needs allow, helping colleagues to thrive both professionally and personally.

What you will bring to the role Performs investigations on a range of patients including paediatric, elderly and those with a range of physical and learning disabilities, these can include but are not limited to;

• Spirometry
• Reversibility studies
• Full pulmonary function testing
• Capillary blood gases
• Any other investigation within the departmental standard operating procedure, appropriate to role.
• Communicates information about routine respiratory investigations to senior members of staff.
• Performs routine maintenance of a range of technical equipment.
• Calibrates and manipulates a wide range of technical equipment which process, create, update and store information.

Certificate in spirometry, or experience and proven competency in performing, interpreting and reporting spirometry (essential).

Basic life support training (essential)

GCSEs grade A-C in English and Maths, or equivalent (essential).

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

For questions about this job, contact: Hayley Dodsworth Highly Specialist Physiologist [email protected] Shortlisting Date: 25th August 2026 Interview Date: 1st September 2026

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