About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a reliable, enthusiastic, and motivated individual to join our dynamic Pulmonary Physiology, Sleep and Ventilation Department, based in the prestigious Cardio-Thoracic Centre (CTC) at Basildon Hospital.
We are looking for a dedicated team player with excellent communication skills, a strong eye for detail, and the ability to remain calm in a fast-paced environment. In this role, you will be keen to learn and vital to our innovative team, helping to deliver a comprehensive range of cutting-edge diagnostic tests and contributing directly to our expanding Respiratory, Sleep and Ventilation services.
Our department provides a full spectrum of respiratory investigations, diagnostics, and advanced sleep and ventilation therapies. If you are eager to develop your career, want to be part of a progressive team, and share our genuine commitment to delivering first-class patient care, we encourage you to apply today.
Please note no VISA sponsorship available for this role
Previous applicants for this role should not reapply.
Main duties of the job
Perform a range of basic diagnostic tests and provide essential technical support to senior colleagues across all hospital environments, including acute areas caring for critically ill patients. The successful candidate will actively engage with the team to develop their skills until full in-house competency is achieved. On non-clinical days, you will play a vital role in supporting departmental management by assisting with housekeeping, stock control, and general service maintenance.
About us
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
Job description Job 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
Numeracy and literacy to GCSE standard
Desirable
Spirometry Certification
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Background knowledge in Respiratory and/or Sleep Medicine Experience of being in a demanding environment with changing priorities.
Desirable
Experience of working in a healthcare setting
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address Mid and South Essex (Basildon Hospital)
Cardiothoracic Centre Level A, Nethermayne
Basildon
SS16 5NL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)