Senior Respiratory Physiologist — Sleep & Ventilation Lead

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Basildon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust seeks a Senior Respiratory Clinical Physiologist to lead the pulmonary physiology, sleep and ventilation services at Basildon Hospital’s Cardio-Thoracic Centre. You will deliver advanced respiratory investigations, mentor staff and help drive service improvements across the unit.

The role emphasizes clinical precision, leadership and contribution to patient-centered care within a dynamic NHS environment, collaborating with senior clinicians to maintain high

Responsibilities

• Perform a comprehensive range of basic and complex respiratory investigations for patients across all hospital wards, including critical diagnostic support for acutely ill patients.
• Collaborate with lead clinicians and senior colleagues to facilitate specialist testing with high data accuracy and patient safety.
• Adapt communication to support patients with varying needs, maintaining calm and professional environments in high-pressure situations.
• Provide non-clinical support to departmental data management, appointment scheduling, and maintenance of patient records to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Act as a reference point for junior staff and students, modelling best practices in clinical technique and professional conduct.

Job description

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust seeks a Senior Respiratory Clinical Physiologist to lead the pulmonary physiology, sleep and ventilation services at Basildon Hospital’s Cardio-Thoracic Centre. You will deliver advanced respiratory investigations, mentor staff and help drive service improvements across the unit.

The role emphasizes clinical precision, leadership and contribution to patient-centered care within a dynamic NHS environment, collaborating with senior clinicians to maintain high