Healthcare Scientist Role in Respiratory and Sleep Physiology Kent with Sponsorship, Apply Now

Location
Kent, Maidstone, United Kingdom

Type
Full Time

Salary (£)
47,810 to 54,710 per year

About Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a forward-thinking organisation where advanced diagnostics and compassionate care meet. With a focus on innovation and people-first healthcare, they operate across two major hospitals and a new Community Diagnostic Centre. Their Respiratory and Sleep Physiology team is at the heart of patient diagnostics, supporting lives with expert precision and a supportive work environment that values every contribution. If you’re after career growth, technical depth, and a place where your work genuinely matters, they’re ready for you.

Job details

Benefits

• Skilled Worker visa sponsorship available
• NHS pension scheme with long-term financial security
• Ongoing training and education support tailored to your goals
• Opportunity to lead and mentor junior staff and shape the future of respiratory care
• Multi-site experience across acute hospitals and diagnostic centres

Requirements

• BSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent with respiratory and sleep specialism
• Master’s degree, STP, or equivalent relevant experience
• Registered with AHCS or HCPC (or working toward registration)
• ARTP Part 1 and 2 or ARTP Practitioner qualification
• Strong background in respiratory testing and accurate data interpretation
• Experience with research, clinical audit, and staff mentorship
• Keen understanding of respiratory protocols and quality assurance procedures
• Familiarity with sleep physiology is a plus

Salary Details

This role offers a Band 7 salary from £47,810 to £54,710 per year, aligned with NHS pay and responsibility level

About the Role

You’ll take on a senior clinical position where your expertise in respiratory and sleep testing directly influences patient outcomes. Working across Maidstone, Tunbridge Wells, and the Community Diagnostic Centre, your role will blend advanced diagnostics, quality assurance, and supervision.

You won’t just interpret data, you’ll shape care. From full lung function testing to complex sleep studies, your ability to produce accurate results will help clinicians make confident decisions. Plus, you’ll play a key part in guiding junior staff and deputising for the lead physiologist, making this a genuine impactful work opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive respiratory and sleep testing to support diagnosis and management
• Maintain and calibrate diagnostic equipment to ensure test integrity
• Produce high-quality technical reports and interpret clinical data
• Guide and mentor junior staff to build team capability
• Lead or support audit and research projects to improve service outcomes
• Deputise for senior physiologists, ensuring continuity of care and leadership

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires an enhanced DBS check in line with patient safety standards

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

They believe in building an inclusive, respectful workplace. All applications are welcomed without regard to age, disability, gender, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation

Employer Details

• Company Name: Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
• Address: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital, Kent, United Kingdom
• Contact: hr.recruitment@mtw.nhs.uk

Reference Number
MTW-RSPHYS-KENT2025

How To Apply
Like the sound of this? If you’ve got the skill and passion for respiratory and sleep science, send in your application today.