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The Chief Respiratory Physiologist will lead and develop respiratory physiology services across North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, supporting high-quality diagnostic testing, clinical assessment and patient-centred care. The role is expected to provide professional leadership, supervise and develop staff, maintain excellent clinical standards, and contribute to service planning, audit and improvement. Candidates should hold appropriate respiratory or clinical physiology qualifications, substantial NHS or equivalent experience, and strong knowledge of respiratory investigations such as spirometry, lung volumes, gas transfer, bronchial challenge and sleep studies. Registration with the relevant professional body, leadership capability, effective communication skills and a commitment to equality, safeguarding, health and safety and continuing professional development are expected.
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital and community healthcare services to people across Cambridgeshire and surrounding areas. Its main hospitals include Peterborough City Hospital, Hinchingbrooke Hospital in Huntingdon and Stamford and Rutland Hospital. The Trust delivers emergency and elective care, maternity services, specialist clinical services, diagnostics and outpatient treatment to a diverse population. As an NHS Foundation Trust, it combines public service responsibilities with a focus on quality, safety, innovation and improving patient outcomes. Staff work in multidisciplinary teams and are supported through professional development, training and structured NHS employment benefits. The Trust is also involved in teaching, research and partnerships with local healthcare organisations, universities and community services.
The United Kingdom offers strong opportunities in healthcare, life sciences, technology, engineering, finance and education, with NHS roles available across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. UK culture is diverse and generally values professionalism, privacy, punctuality and work-life balance. Lifestyle ranges from lively cities and historic towns to rural areas, coastlines and national parks. Employees typically receive statutory holiday entitlement, pension access and public healthcare through the NHS. Visa requirements depend on nationality; eligible overseas healthcare professionals may use the Health and Care Worker visa, usually requiring an approved sponsor, a qualifying job and English-language evidence. Applicants should check professional registration, qualification recognition and immigration rules before relocating. Peterborough offers comparatively accessible housing, rail links to London and a multicultural community, though living costs vary substantially by region.
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