Respiratory Clinical Physiologist

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Basildon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a senior member for the Pulmonary Physiology, Sleep and Ventilation Department at Basildon Hospital. You will deliver a comprehensive suite of diagnostic tests and support the smooth running of the service across the Cardio-Thoracic Centre.

You will mentor junior staff, calibrate equipment to NHS standards, and work with lead clinicians to maintain high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• ARTP qualification or equivalent required.
• Ability to maintain patient safety and data accuracy.
• Strong communication and teaching skills.
• Experience with pulmonary physiology, sleep and ventilation testing is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive respiratory investigations across wards.
• Provide diagnostic support for critically ill patients in acute settings.
• Calibrate and maintain diagnostic equipment to NHS standards.
• Mentor junior staff and coordinate clinical workflows.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Excellent communication

Mentoring junior staff

Education

ARTP qualification

Job description

As a senior member of the team, your role combines clinical precision with operational support to ensure the smooth running of the service. Your core responsibilities include: Perform a comprehensive range of basic and complex respiratory investigations for patients across all hospital wards, including providing critical diagnostic support for critically ill patients in acute settings. Work closely with lead clinicians and senior colleagues to facilitate specialist testing, ensuring high standards of data accuracy and patient safety. Patient Management: Adapt your communication style to support patients with varying needs, maintaining a calm and professional environment even during high-pressure clinical situations. Take a proactive role in assisting the wider department, ensuring that clinical workflows are maintained and that team resources are used effectively. On non-clinical days, provide vital support to the Departmental data management, appointment scheduling, and the maintenance of patient records to ensure seamless service delivery. Act as a point of reference for junior staff and students, modelling best practices in both clinical technique and professional conduct. Manage the daily calibration and maintenance of diagnostic equipment, ensuring all tools meet stringent NHS safety and quality standards. Contribute to the ongoing innovation of the department by identifying opportunities to streamline administrative or clinical pathways. Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

Experienced & Composed: You possess the clinical maturity to remain calm under pressure while managing complex diagnostics. Expert Communicator: Your interpersonal skills are second to none, ensuring seamless collaboration and a first-class patient experience. Growth-Oriented: You maintain a genuine commitment to professional development and stay at the forefront of pulmonary innovation.

• ARTP qualification or equivalent, Personal Attrributes

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.

Take your expertise to the heart of innovation at the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for a seasoned, dedicated professional to join our prestigious Pulmonary Physiology, Sleep, and Ventilation Department, located within the renowned Cardio-Thoracic Centre (CTC) at Basildon Hospital. In this pivotal role, you will be a cornerstone of our dynamic team, delivering a comprehensive suite of diagnostic tests and driving excellence in our sleep and ventilation therapies. This is more than a clinical position; it is an opportunity to mentor others, refine high-level service delivery, and contribute to a progressive environment that values precision and patient-focused care.

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.