Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust • Milton Keynes MK6 5LD
About this role
Senior Respiratory Physiologist
Department
Respiratory / Lung Function Unit
Salary
(plus 12% R&R)
Hours
37.5
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Respiratory Physiologist to join the MKUH Lung Function Unit, on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract.
You will work as part of a team delivering a specialist physiologist-led respiratory service alongside the broader multi-disciplinary team to deliver exceptional care to a complex and diverse group of patients.Our service provides a large range of physiological studies including routine lung function tests, broncho-provocation tests, ABG/CBG, 6 min walk tests. We also offer a sleep service where the patients can have their sleep diagnostics, initiation on CPAP, and reviews of their therapy.
If you are looking for a new challenge and believe you can make a difference, applying for this position will be an opportunity to be part of a team building an exciting and dynamic service.
You will be encouraged and supported to use your initiative and to be creative in seeking ways to continuously improve care in line with the best available evidence.
A 12% Recruitment & Retention premia is attached to this role.
Interview date
08/06/2026
For further details, discussion or an informal visit, please contact
Shen Palihavadana (Senior Chief Respiratory Physiologist)
Shen.Palihavadana@mkuh.nhs.uk
Alex Peers (Operations Manager, Internal Medicine)
Alexandra.Peers@mkuh.nhs.uk
We are unable to offer sponsorship for the role
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As a senior respiratory physiologist, you will be able to independently undertake and perform simple initial interpretation on a range of respiratory diagnostic assessments, in accordance with nationally recognised codes of practice and clinical guidelines. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, with colleagues from a range of disciplines, including student physiologists to deliver effective, coordinated care.
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.
Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards – a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards – and the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.
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Responsibility – patient/client care
The post holder will independently plan, undertake, and perform simple initial interpretation on a range of lung function diagnostic assessments in accordance with guidelines.
Such investigations could include
o Spirometry, peak flow rates, flow/volume loops
o Gas transfer
o Static lung volumes
o Reversibility of airways obstruction with bronchodilators
o Field exercise tests
o Exhaled and nasal nitric oxide
o Exhaled carbon monoxide
Responsibility for policy and service development
- The post holder will contribute to the development of procedures by commenting on proposed changes to laboratory protocols and procedures, making their own suggestions when asked.
- They will liase with and report to medical staff and report pressures and problems within their area of responsibility to their manager
Responsibility for financial and/or physical resources
- Be responsible for the supervision, maintenance, calibration and general care of all sensitive lung function equipment. The post holder will help with the organisation of repairs and servicing to ensure quality of service and high safety levels.
- They will also be responsible for the provision of CPAP equipment to patients, helping to maintain the database of CPAP equipment issued.
- Report on the stock levels of consumables to their line manager and order temporary stock when necessary
Responsibility – staff management/leadership/training
- Assist with the training of less qualified and less experienced staff, including student physiologists, in aspects of pulmonary function testing and sleep medicine.
Duties in relation to information resources
- The post holder will be responsible for inputting data on PC based laboratory systems and reporting the results of lung function tests to physicians and specialist nurses
- Assist with filing and posting the results of GP requested tests
Responsibility – research and development
- Participate in research, audit projects and clinical trials within the department.
- They should keep abreast of developments in pulmonary physiology & sleep medicine and share knowledge learnt with colleagues.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
This advert closes on Sunday 31 May 2026