Associate Practitioner - Respiratory/Sleep

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust; Basildon; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking an Associate Practitioner for its Pulmonary Physiology, Sleep and Ventilation Department. The successful candidate will perform diagnostic tests and assist senior colleagues while contributing to patient care in a dynamic environment. Requirements include GCSE standard literacy and numeracy, as well as a Spirometry Certification. This full-time role offers a salary of £24,937 per annum.

Qualifications

• Keen to learn and accurate in work.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic diagnostic tests and assist senior colleagues.
• Support department management with housekeeping and stock.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Numeracy and literacy to GCSE standard

Background knowledge in Respiratory and/or Sleep Medicine

Experience in a demanding environment

Experience in a healthcare setting

Education

Spirometry Certification

Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Associate Practitioner - Respiratory/Sleep

The closing date is 28 November 2025

We are seeking to recruit a reliable and keen individual to work in our dynamic Pulmonary Physiology, Sleep and Ventilation Department situated in the Cardio-Thoracic Centre at our Basildon Hospital site (CTC).

We require an enthusiastic person with excellent interpersonal skills who will enjoy working as part of a team and has the ability to remain calm under pressure. They must be keen to learn and be accurate in their work. The appointee will play a key role in the innovating prestigious department providing a wide range of diagnostic tests and be involved in the sleep and ventilation services.

The service includes a full range of investigations, diagnostics and provide both sleep and ventilation therapies. If you are looking to develop a career, willing to become a part of progressive team and show a genuine commitment to providing a first-class service to the general public then do apply today.

Please note no VISA sponsorship available for this role

Previous applicants for this role should not reapply.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will perform basic diagnostic tests and provide assistance to other senior colleagues.
• Work will include performing a range of basic investigations on patients from all areas of the hospital including the critically ill. On days not required for clinical will help with the housekeeping and stock, supporting the department management.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting practitioner 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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

£24,937 a year Per Annum (pro rata for part time)