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Chief Respiratory Physiologist
Role summary
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The Chief Respiratory Physiologist leads and develops respiratory physiology services, providing advanced diagnostic testing, clinical assessment and specialist advice to patients and healthcare professionals. Requirements typically include an appropriate degree or equivalent qualification in respiratory or clinical physiology, professional accreditation, substantial NHS or healthcare experience, and evidence of leadership in pulmonary function testing, sleep studies or related services. The successful candidate is expected to deliver safe, high-quality patient care, supervise and develop staff, maintain clinical standards, support service improvement, manage resources and work effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Strong communication, organisation, clinical judgement and knowledge of relevant professional and NHS standards are essential.
Can I work in the UK?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: NHS nurses, doctors and allied health get a Health and Care Worker visa (about 3 weeks, no health surcharge); care workers lost this route on 22 July 2025.
Before you apply: Nurses, doctors and most allied health staff must be registered or licensed locally before they start: expect checks on your degree and licence, often an English test, and often an exam or an assessment. Ask the employer who handles it and how long it takes. Most pharma and device office jobs do not need it.
Watch for: Pay follows the NHS pay bands and is usually at least GBP 25,000. Nurses and allied health also need UK professional registration; care workers cannot be sponsored from abroad.
Official source: GOV.UK: Health and Care Worker visa, your job. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for Healthcare jobs in the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Registration | Join the Nursing and Midwifery Council register: English language rules and a Test of Competence |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Visa fee GBP 324 (up to 3 years) or GBP 628 (longer); no health surcharge on this visa |
| Housing | Not usually provided; you rent privately |
| Flights | Not standard; varies by employer and seniority |
| Contract | Permanent is usual; sponsored work visas last up to 5 years at a time |
| Leave | At least 28 days for a 5-day week (by law); employers may count bank holidays in it |
| Income tax | 0% to GBP 12,570, 20% to GBP 50,270, then 40%; plus 8% National Insurance (Scotland differs) |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
Working in the UK
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About Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides acute and community healthcare services to people in Hackney, the City of London and surrounding areas. Its services include hospital care, maternity, emergency medicine, specialist medicine, surgery, respiratory services, community health and mental health support delivered in partnership with local providers. The Trust is based at Homerton University Hospital and serves a diverse urban population, with a strong focus on improving health outcomes and reducing inequalities. As an NHS organisation, it offers structured professional development, nationally recognised pay and benefits, pension membership and opportunities to work within multidisciplinary clinical teams. Staff are expected to demonstrate the NHS values of compassion, respect, teamwork, improving lives and commitment to quality. The Trust also supports education, research, service innovation and inclusive employment practices.