Trainee Clinical Respiratory Physiologist

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Respiratory Physiology Department. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our busy and evolving lung function service as a Clinical Respiratory Physiologist., This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with an interest in clinical and respiratory physiology and we welcome candidates looking to develop a career in clinical physiology.

The role will involve cross-site working between our laboratories (Bexhill Community Diagnostics Centre, Eastbourne DGH and Conquest Hospital), although the Community Diagnostic Centre will be the predominant site. This is an exciting time to be joining the service as we continue expanding our workforce, laboratories and services.

The role of the Clinical Respiratory Physiologist is to provide a high quality, patient focused Respiratory Physiology service.

The main duties of the role are the performance of lung function tests which will include working in our physiology lab, GP direct access spirometry service and new breathlessness pathway at the Community Diagnostic Centre. This role will also include set up, calibration and maintaining of diagnostic equipment ensuring quality control and you will be required to produce accurate investigation reports and technical comments.Good IT skills and excellent communication skills are essential. Performance of basic and advanced pulmonary function testing is required. It is expected that you will work towards gaining a professionalqualification from the ARTP (ARTP Associate Examination (Level I).

Previous experience in lung function testing, such as spirometry, would be advantageous but is not essential. Comprehensive in-house training will be provided, with an expectation that the successful candidate will work towards completing the ARTP Associate Examination (Level I) to support progression to a Band 5 post.
This post also offers an Annex 21 training opportunity, with the successful applicant progressing to a Band 5 Clinical Respiratory Physiologist position upon successful completion of the required competencies.

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.