Assistant Practitioner (Respiratory Physiology)

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust; California (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Generous pension scheme

Training opportunities

27 days annual leave (pro rata)

NHS staff discounts

Job summary

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) invites applications for an Assistant Practitioner in the Clinical Respiratory Physiology team (Lung Function Unit) on a fixed-term contract to 1 November 2027. The role focuses on spirometry, home sleep study setup, and general support to the service, with ARTP certification anticipated within 6–9 months.

We welcome applicants seeking to begin a career in respiratory physiology or with relevant experience, offering training and

Qualifications

• Interest in respiratory physiology and patient care.
• Willing to train in ARTP Spirometry and related procedures.
• Ability to work within a clinical team and follow SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Perform simple respiratory/sleep procedures in Lung Function Unit and wards.
• Carry out equipment calibration/validations per guidelines.
• Triage CPAP queries and manage CPAP consumables.

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated individual to join the Ipswich Clinical Respiratory Physiology team as an Assistant Practitioner on a fixed term contract until 1st November 2027. As a department we provide a comprehensive sleep and respiratory diagnostic service to patients of all ages, referred from a wide range of specialities from across the region. We are looking for a motivated individual with an interest in respiratory physiology, to support the running of the Lung Function Unit. This opportunity is open to individuals who are looking to begin their journey in this field and individuals with relevant experience. You will be trained to perform spirometry, set up and issue home sleep study devices, as well as other various tasks to support the service. It is expected that you will complete the ARTP Spirometry Certification (if appropriate) and be fully competent within 6 to 9 months of starting. This is a fixed term post with the possibility of extension.

• Simple respiratory/sleep procedures in the Lung Function Unit and on the wards, in accordance with the professional body guidelines/standards (ARTP), European Respiratory Society/American Thoracic Society criteria and departmental SOPs. (Please find full list of procedures within the Job Description attached).
• Appropriate daily equipment calibration/validations utilising both mechanical and biological control procedures, in line with professional body and equipment manufacturer recommendations.
• Triage of CPAP patient queries and fulfilment of patient CPAP consumable requests.
• General clerical administrative duties in the Lung Function Unit

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.

We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff. We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options. Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services. Our philosophy is thatTime Mattersto everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients. We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients. If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

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