Band 5 Respiratory Physiologist
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Position Overview & Specifications
At UHB we are currently recruiting a Band 5 Respiratory Physiologists to work with us in the Lung Function & sleep department at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, UHB. This is a busy department and therefore will suit a highly motivated, hardworking and enthusiastic individual. Our department has a long history of developing top quality and award-winning physiologists and is UKAS accredited.
Applications are invited from qualified Healthcare Science Practitioners (Respiratory Science).
Applications will also be considered from suitably experienced Band 4 Associate Respiratory Physiologists or those nearing completion of the Practitioner Training Programme or Level 6 Healthcare Science apprenticeship, and may be offered subject to Annexe 21 terms and conditions.
Successful applicants will join a vibrant and industrious workforce. They will require excellent interpersonal skills and enjoy working as part of a team but also be able to work autonomously with some degree of responsibility. The successful applicant would be expected to be proficient in a number of respiratory and sleep physiology investigations, with the ability to provide accurate and detailed reports for the clinical team.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Healthcare Services & Hospitals
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Band 5 Respiratory Physiologist roles across University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
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STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £27,055 - £32,934 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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