Associate Practitioner - Respiratory/Sleep

Transformation Unit; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, Basildon Hospital, invites applications for a Main area Associate Practitioner (Respiratory & Sleep) Band 3, permanent full-time (37.5 hours). The role sits in the Cardiothoracic Centre's Pulmonary Physiology, Sleep and Ventilation Department.

The successful candidate will support with diagnostic tests, develop in-house competency, and contribute to a busy clinical environment while upholding high standards of patient care.

Qualifications

• GCSE numeracy and literacy at minimum level.
• Spirometry certification required or essential.
• Background knowledge in respiratory and sleep medicine.
• Experience working in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic diagnostic tests and provide essential technical support to senior colleagues across hospital environments.
• Develop skills toward full in-house competency with the team.
• On non-clinical days, assist with housekeeping, stock control and service maintenance.

Skills

Respiratory & Sleep Medicine knowledge

Healthcare setting experience

Education

GCSE standard (numeracy & literacy)

Spirometry Certification

Job description

Main area Associate Practitioner (Respiratory & Sleep) Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 390-CSS-BA-3860

Employer Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Mid and South Essex (Basildon Hospital) Town Basildon Salary £25,760 Per Annum (pro rata for part time) Salary period Yearly Closing 01/10/2026 23:59

Band 3

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the onlyacute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.

Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.

We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a reliable, enthusiastic, and motivated individual to join our dynamic Pulmonary Physiology, Sleep and Ventilation Department, based in the prestigious Cardio-Thoracic Centre (CTC) at Basildon Hospital.

We are looking for a dedicated team player with excellent communication skills, a strong eye for detail, and the ability to remain calm in a fast-paced environment. In this role, you will be keen to learn and vital to our innovative team, helping to deliver a comprehensive range of cutting-edge diagnostic tests and contributing directly to our expanding Respiratory, Sleep and Ventilation services.

Our department provides a full spectrum of respiratory investigations, diagnostics, and advanced sleep and ventilation therapies. If you are eager to develop your career, want to be part of a progressive team, and share our genuine commitment to delivering first-class patient care.

Please note no VISA sponsorship available for this role

Previous applicants for this role should not reapply.

Main duties of the job

• Perform a range of basic diagnostic tests and provide essential technical support to senior colleagues across all hospital environments, including acute areas caring for critically ill patients.
• The successful candidate will actively engage with the team to develop their skills until full in-house competency is achieved.
• On non-clinical days, you will play a vital role in supporting departmental management by assisting with housekeeping, stock control, and general service maintenance.

Working for our organisation

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Qualifications

• Numeracy and literacy to GCSE standard
• Spirometry Certification

Knowledge and Experience

• Background knowledge in Respiratory and/or Sleep Medicine
• Experience of being in a demanding environment with changing priorities.
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting

Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.

Please note, the selection processes at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn’t accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.