Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Paediatric Respiratory Physiologist/Cell Biologist

The closing date is 23 November 2025

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Job summary

A rare opportunity has arisen to work within the world class paediatric respiratory department based at the Royal Brompton Hospital, London. We are looking for an enthusiastic physiologist/cell biologist to join our multidisciplinary team who diagnose and treat the inherited condition Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD).

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be part of a highly specialist team of scientists and physiologists that perform nasal nitric oxide, nasal brushings and light microscopy for the diagnosis of PCD. In addition, the post holder will perform physiological tests (including spirometry, gas transfer, exhaled nitric oxide measurements and body plethysmography) on children with a range of respiratory conditions and work both in clinic and on the ward.

About us

The successful candidate will work with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) including lab scientists, physiologists, doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, administrators and play specialists. They will be expected to actively participate in MDT meetings and given the opportunity to contribute towards departmental research.

Details

Date posted

10 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£37,259 to £45,356 a year PA inc H.C.A

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-LIS10043D

Job locations

Royal Brompton Hospital

London

SW3 6NP


Job description

Job responsibilities

For a detailed job description please see attached. In addition to the laboratory and physiology tests mentioned above the post holder will be expected to produce reports and assist in the teaching and training of staff across the department.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a detailed job description please see attached. In addition to the laboratory and physiology tests mentioned above the post holder will be expected to produce reports and assist in the teaching and training of staff across the department.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • BSc/BTec or equivalent relevant subject

Desirable

  • AHCS registration

Experience and knowledge

Essential

  • Experience with children
  • Knowledge of respiratory/cellular science

Desirable

  • Experience of working with children in healthcare
  • Lab experience

Skills and ability

Essential

  • Good communication

Skills/ability

Essential

  • Good time management
  • Able to work effectively as part of a multi- disciplinary team

Skills /Ability

Essential

  • Ability to recognize own limitations

Personal qualities

Essential

  • Good interpersonal skills
Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • BSc/BTec or equivalent relevant subject

Desirable

  • AHCS registration

Experience and knowledge

Essential

  • Experience with children
  • Knowledge of respiratory/cellular science

Desirable

  • Experience of working with children in healthcare
  • Lab experience

Skills and ability

Essential

  • Good communication

Skills/ability

Essential

  • Good time management
  • Able to work effectively as part of a multi- disciplinary team

Skills /Ability

Essential

  • Ability to recognize own limitations

Personal qualities

Essential

  • Good interpersonal skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Brompton Hospital

London

SW3 6NP


Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Brompton Hospital

London

SW3 6NP


Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Paediatric Respiratory Physiologist

Sarah Ollosson

sarahlouise.ollosson@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

10 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£37,259 to £45,356 a year PA inc H.C.A

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-LIS10043D

Job locations

Royal Brompton Hospital

London

SW3 6NP


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