# Senior Respiratory Clinical Physiologist

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- **Town:** Westcliff On Sea
- **Region:** East of England
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Health science services
- **Grade:** Band 6
- **Salary:** £39,959 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-02T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-07-10T11:13:07.631Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Essex/Basildon/Mid_South_Essex_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Senior_Respiratory_Clinical_Physiologist/Senior_Respiratory_Clinical_Physiologist-v8147139
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8147139?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.southend.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### 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.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting  role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

## Person Specification

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- ARTP qualification or equivalent

### Personal attributes

**Desirable**

- Personal Attrributes

### Research & Innovation

**Desirable**

- Research & Innovation

### Knowledge & Experience

**Essential**

- Knowledge & Experience

### Experience in senior position

**Essential**

- Management & Adminstration Experience

## Documents

- [privacy policy (pdf, 441.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2077)
- [job description (pdf, 648.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10446433)
- [application form (doc, 233.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=581)
- [afc pay poster 26/27 (pdf, 44.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2504)
- [behaviours framework (jpg, 298.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2880)
- [trust 10 year strategy (pdf, 2.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2947)
- [applicant ms teams checklist (pdf, 560.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2943)
- [general statements afc - v5.2 (pdf, 592.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2979)

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