Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Associate Practitioner - Respiratory/Sleep

The closing date is 15 August 2025

Job summary

We are seeking to recruit a reliable and keen individual to work in our dynamic Pulmonary Physiology, Sleep and Ventilation Department situated in the Cardio-Thoracic Centre at our Basildon Hospital site (CTC).

We require an enthusiastic person with excellent interpersonal skills who will enjoy working as part of a team and has the ability to remain calm under pressure. They must be keen to learn and be accurate in their work. The appointee will play a key role in the innovating prestigious department providing a wide range of diagnostic tests and be involved in the sleep and ventilation services.

The service includes a full range of investigations, diagnostics and provide both sleep and ventilation therapies. If you are looking to develop a career, willing to become a part of progressive team and show a genuine commitment to providing a first-class service to the general public then do apply today.

Please note no VISA sponsorship available for this role

Main duties of the job

You will assist the department and its team until in house competent. Main duties include: The post holder will perform basic diagnostic tests and provide assistance to other senior colleagues.

Work will include performing a range of basic investigations on patients from all areas of the hospital including the critically ill. On days not required for clinical will help with the house keeping and stock, supporting the department management.

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

Details

Date posted

01 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 a year Per Annum (pro rata for part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-DoM-BA-1220

Job locations

MSE

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting practitioner 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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting practitioner 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
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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

MSE

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL


Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

MSE

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL


Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Department Manager

Mr B. Ibrahim

basharet.ibrahim@nhs.net

01268394033

Details

Date posted

01 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 a year Per Annum (pro rata for part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-DoM-BA-1220

Job locations

MSE

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL


Supporting documents

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