Paediatric Respiratory Physiologist
The closing date is 23 February 2026
Job summary
We have an opportunity for a an experienced Registered Nurse or Physiologist to join our friendly team in our new CDC department (Community, Diagnostic Centre)
The role will include to plan and undertake a range of simple, specialist andcomplexdiagnosticrespiratoryassessments with a considerable degree of responsibility and autonomy as outlined below performedin accordance withARTP or ERS/ATS criteria where applicable, in both paediatric and adult patients.
The candidate must have previousexperienceperformingSpirometry test.
Previousexperience with paediatrics is not essential as training will be provided.
The successful candidate will to be able to analyse, interpreta large rangeof diagnostic tests....
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Tomaintainup to date clinical knowledge.
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To obtainaccurateand informative results.
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Tobe responsible forown professional development and professional registration.
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Todemonstratecare and respect, for both patients and fellow staff members.
Main duties of the job
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Providingcross cover as and whenrequiredto the other hospital sites.
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Facilitate students and others to develop their competence through supervision, teaching and role modelling.
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Assistin setting departmentobjectivesin line with the Unit, Corporate and nationalobjectives.
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Responsibilityfor ensuring that safe systems of work are practised in the Lung function & sleep department and that all Health and Safety legislation, other relevant legislation and Trust policies are adhered to.
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Responsibility for undertaking risk assessments and reporting all significant problems andidentifiedhazards to the Respiratory speciality management group meetings.
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To communicate and negotiate with staff at all levels, within the Trust (medical, nursing, technical and administrative colleagues, Consultant medicalstaffand senior management) and external stakeholders asrequired.
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Undertake all audit and governance roles within lung function services.
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Tomaintaindatabases and records and to producetimelyand relevant statistical reports on workload.
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Active participation in the MDTs or Respiratory meetings.
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To ensure that all information is recorded appropriately on the necessary clinical systems.
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To ensureall statistical and activity data including coded is accurately recorded.
About us
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
Details
Date posted
09 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
279-7703269-JAN26
Job locations
Southlands
Upper Shoreham Road
Shoreham-by-Sea
BN43 6TQ
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Southlands
Upper Shoreham Road
Shoreham-by-Sea
BN43 6TQ
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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