Trainee Clinical Respiratory Physiologist | East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
| Company: | Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,392 - £31,157 per annum |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Ipswich, IP4 5PD |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 30 Aug 2026 |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated individual to join the Ipswich Clinical Respiratory Physiology team as aTrainee Respiratory Clinical Physiologist on a fixed term contract for 24 months.
As a department we provide a comprehensive sleep and respiratory diagnostic service to patients of all ages, referred from a wide range of specialities from across the region. We are looking for an individual with a relevant degree/qualification who is passionate about respiratory physiology and is looking to begin their journey as a Respiratory Physiologist.
You will be trained to support the service, complete a range of lung function tests, as well as set up sleep studies and issue CPAP devices. It is expected that you will be fully competent within 12 to 18 months of starting. When your competencies have been completed, you will be progressed to a Band 5 Physiologist and will be encouraged to work towards completing the ARTP Practitioners Level III Qualification.
This is a fixed term post with the possibility of extension.
· Competency in conducting simple and advanced respiratory/sleep procedures in the Lung Function Unit and on the wards, in accordance with the professional body guidelines/standards (ARTP) and in accordance with European Respiratory Society/American Thoracic Society criteria and departmental SOPs. (Please find full list of procedures within the Job Description attached).
· Appropriate daily equipment calibration/validations utilising both mechanical and biological control procedures, in line with professional body and equipment manufacturer recommendations to ensure departmental equipment is functioning correctly.
· Accurate recording and management of patient data, ensuring compliance with Trust confidentiality and quality control procedures
We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes.
We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.
Our philosophy is thatTime Mattersto everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.
We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what’s widely regarded as the world’s best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.
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For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.
This advert closes on Sunday 9 Aug 2026
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