# Respiratory and Sleep Healthcare Science Associate Practitioner > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/respiratory-and-sleep-healthcare-science-associate-practitioner/c7f62ffb-83ef-4fe6-96b2-dca65285ce3f - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/respiratory-and-sleep-healthcare-science-associate-practitioner/c7f62ffb-83ef-4fe6-96b2-dca65285ce3f.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Middlesbrough - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Health science services - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 per annum (pro rata) - **Contract type:** Permanent: apprenticeship opportunities available - **Employment type:** Part time - 22.5 hours per week (rota will include weekend rotation) - **Closing date:** 2026-08-07T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-24T09:02:06.582Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cleveland/Middlesbrough/South_Tees_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/General_Emergency_Medical_Services/General_Emergency_Medical_Services-v8115613 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8115613?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.southtees.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are looking for a dynamic individual that is wanting to progress or start their career in healthcare science. The role of the Associate Practitioner is to undertake a range of respiratory and sleep physiology investigations to support both the Respiratory and Sleep medicine services across the South Tees Region. The post holder will be an active member of the team, undertaking a range of diagnostic procedures from overnight sleep studies, spirometry, full lung function, six-minute walk tests and more, to meet the needs of the patient in a safe environment that promotes the trust values of caring, supportive and respect under indirect supervision. The successful applicant will be working from the new community diagnostic hub in Stockton, with rotation at additional spoke sites in Northallerton and Redcar to help with the growth and expansion of both the Respiratory and Sleep services at South Tees University Hospitals Foundation trust. ### Main duties of the job This post will be performed whilst supporting the post-holder to achieve the relevant ARTP qualifications for the role.  We will support the right candidates to undertake a Healthcare Science Apprenticeship programme. - To competently perform a full range of basic lung function tests on adults in the out-patient setting. ·  To competently set-up sleep studies.  ·  To competently initiate patients on CPAP therapy, follow-up and review patients. · To assist with the efficient running of the technical service by prioritising the daily workload where appropriate. · To be responsible for identifying equipment faults, and directly resolve fault issues by reporting them in a timely manner to senior staff members. · To be responsible for the day-to-day running of the area in which they are working; ensuring all equipment is operational, stock levels are maintained, and that equipment and non-disposable items are cleaned according to departmental policies and procedures.   To participate in training in other disciplines when rotated through the department for on-going professional development and maintain standards of technical competency. To participate in training in other disciplines when rotated through the department for on-going professional development and maintain standards of technical competency. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Previous experience of working as part of a team - Previous experience of working in health and/or social care in a caring role - Previous experience in a caring role **Desirable** - Previous experience working in Respiratory Medicine - Previous experience of CPAP ### Knowledge & Skills **Essential** - Knowledge and experience of providing person centred care - Communicates effectively with good listening skills and is able to adopt an appropriate style and method of communication - Ability to present written information clearly - Committed to continuous quality and service improvement - Ability to use initiative to make a decision within sphere of work and/or knowledge recognising where assistance is required - Positive approach to customer care. - Ability to work effectively in a busy environment without direct supervision. ### Qualifications & Training **Essential** - Level 2 in Maths and Level 2 in English - NVQ Level 3 in Health or Social Care (Level 3 Diploma in Health Care) - Intermediate level information technology skills e.g.Microsoft Office, database entry ## Documents - [james cook campus map (pdf, 168.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2094) - [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 113.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2093) - [clinical service units directorate (pdf, 116.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2423) - [job description & person specification (pdf, 1.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10454658) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.