Job overview

Take your expertise to the heart of innovation at the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for a seasoned, dedicated professional to join our prestigious Pulmonary Physiology, Sleep, and Ventilation Department, located within the renowned Cardio-Thoracic Centre (CTC) at Basildon Hospital.

In this pivotal role, you will be a cornerstone of our dynamic team, delivering a comprehensive suite of diagnostic tests and driving excellence in our sleep and ventilation therapies. This is more than a clinical position; it is an opportunity to mentor others, refine high-level service delivery, and contribute to a progressive environment that values precision and patient-focused care.

The Ideal Candidate:

Experienced & Composed: You possess the clinical maturity to remain calm under pressure while managing complex diagnostics.
Expert Communicator: Your interpersonal skills are second to none, ensuring seamless collaboration and a first-class patient experience.
Growth-Oriented: You maintain a genuine commitment to professional development and stay at the forefront of pulmonary innovation.
If you are ready to apply your senior-level skills within a supportive, forward-thinking team, view the full job description and apply on the NHS Jobs portal today.

Main duties of the job

As a senior member of the team, your role combines clinical precision with operational support to ensure the smooth running of the service. Your core responsibilities include:

Perform a comprehensive range of basic and complex respiratory investigations for patients across all hospital wards, including providing critical diagnostic support for critically ill patients in acute settings.
Work closely with lead clinicians and senior colleagues to facilitate specialist testing, ensuring high standards of data accuracy and patient safety.
Patient Management: Adapt your communication style to support patients with varying needs, maintaining a calm and professional environment even during high-pressure clinical situations.
Take a proactive role in assisting the wider department, ensuring that clinical workflows are maintained and that team resources are used effectively.
On non-clinical days, provide vital support to the Departmental data management, appointment scheduling, and the maintenance of patient records to ensure seamless service delivery.
Act as a point of reference for junior staff and students, modelling best practices in both clinical technique and professional conduct.
Manage the daily calibration and maintenance of diagnostic equipment, ensuring all tools meet stringent NHS safety and quality standards.
Contribute to the ongoing innovation of the department by identifying opportunities to streamline administrative or clinical pathways.

Working for our organisation

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.