Trainee Physiologist

A new and exciting role has been created, working as part of the physiology team under the Respiratory Physiologists. The team provides a timely, efficient, high quality, equitable and cost effective Respiratory Physiology Service to Croydon Health Services NHS Trust.

Community Diagnostic Centres were set up in 2023 to increase the availability of high quality diagnostic tests to patients in the surrounding areas. The respiratory CDC is looking for 2 enthusiastic, proactive individuals to help deliver high quality care and diagnostic tests to the residents of Croydon. These roles will be expected to work across all CDC sites including CUH.

Interview Date TBC

The successful candidates will work as supported practitioners in the field of respiratory physiology undertaking a range of basic clinical diagnostic procedures in the Community Diagnostics Centre. They will be working to national standards published by BTS and ARTP to deliver quality assured spirometry and work towards delivering full lung function test. Other clinical responsibilities will include tests such as CO monitoring, pulse oximetry, FeNO and fitting sleep apnoea monitors.

Training will be provided in all clinical areas.

The successful post holder will have both clinical and administrative responsibilities to assist the team.

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.