Physiologist (Contract) in Cambridge

Up to £50,000 DOE + Excellent Company Benefits

Full-Time | Permanent

Want to play a key role in launching and developing a brand-new, state-of-the-art private hospital? Are you an experienced Respiratory Physiologist looking for the opportunity to join a growing healthcare organisation and work alongside leading Consultant Respiratory Physicians in a modern, patient-focused environment?

Compass Associates are proud to have exclusively partnered with Welbeck Health Partners for the opening of their brand-new hospital in Cambridge, boasting 12 specialties equipped with the latest technology and world-renowned consultants dedicated to delivering the very best patient experience.

This is a rare opportunity to help shape a growing, yet established healthcare organisation from the very beginning. It provides a framework for consistent patient pathways, quality assurance across partners and seamless cross-referrals between specialties. Joining Welbeck means becoming part of a growing network of high-quality clinics and world-leading healthcare professionals. The organisation is committed to creating a supportive, values-driven environment where people can thrive, investing heavily in professional development, career progression and the resources required to excel.

This position as Respiratory Physiologist is a key clinical role within the new Welbeck Cambridge Hospital. Working exclusively within the outpatient setting, this role offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality respiratory diagnostics in a modern, patient-focused environment.

As the dedicated Respiratory Physiologist on site, you will work autonomously whilst building strong relationships with Consultants, nursing colleagues and allied health professionals to ensure the delivery of a seamless and exceptional patient experience. You will also play an important role in supporting service development, governance, quality improvement and the education of trainee physiologists.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Respiratory Physiologist who is excited by the prospect of helping establish and develop a first-class respiratory diagnostic service within a brand-new private hospital.

• Full Lung Function Testing.
• Bronchial Provocation Testing.
• Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET).
• Assessment of complex respiratory cases across a broad spectrum of pathology.

Working closely with Consultant Respiratory Physicians, you will contribute to accurate diagnosis and support the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based patient care. Participate in audit and quality improvement initiatives. Maintain compliance with CQC standards and organisational policies.

Education and Training

• Support trainee and student physiologists.
• Promote in-house learning and professional development.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of respiratory investigations, associated drugs, risks and contraindications.

Governance and Quality

• Participate in audits and quality assurance activities.
• Report incidents, complaints and near misses appropriately.

Degree in Clinical Physiology or Healthcare Science or equivalent. Experience undertaking spirometry and full lung function testing. Experience with reversibility studies, home sleep studies, bronchial provocation testing and CPET. Experience delivering in-house training programmes. Experience supervising trainee physiologists. Experience supporting service development and quality improvement initiatives. Commitment to continuous professional development.

Full-time permanent position. Be part of the launch and growth of an exciting new service within a state-of-the-art private hospital.

Salary up to £50,000 depending on experience.

• Excellent work-life balance.
• Professional registration fees paid annually.
• 27 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Annual Flu Vaccination.
• Private Pension.
• Season Ticket Loan / Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• A range of policies supporting health and wellbeing.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.

If you know someone who may be interested in this or other roles in a new private hospital, we offer a £500 voucher referral reward for every successful recommendation.