Respiratory & Sleep Diagnostics Assistant

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

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.