Diving & Hyperbaric Senior Facility Co-ordinator & Supervisor
Salary c. £50,000 to £70,000pa (based on experience and qualifications)
Join us as a Senior Facility Co-ordinator and Supervisor at St Richards Hospital, Chichester, Department the Centre for Defence Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine (CDDHM) site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.
As a Senior Facility Coordinator and Supervisor, you will make a difference by ensuring the safe, effective, and continuous delivery of hyperbaric oxygen therapy - supporting both military and civilian patients in life- or limb‑threatening situations.
Day-to-day, you'll maintain the operational readiness of the chamber facility, uphold the highest safety and compliance standards, mentor developing team members, and coordinate the technical and clinical expertise needed to keep this critical capability available 24/7.
Your responsibilities will include:
Oversee daily hyperbaric chamber operations, ensuring safe, effective, and patient‑focused treatment delivery.
Maintain and coordinate 24/7 emergency hyperbaric capability, including out‑of‑hours on‑call supervision.
Support and mentor less‑experienced supervisors and team members during routine and emergency operations.
Liaise with engineering and electrical teams for equipment maintenance, upgrades, and system modifications.
Ensure all chamber activity complies with safety procedures and updated Safe Methods of Work.
Provide on‑call support for MoD, NHS, and civilian emergency hyperbaric cases to meet contractual obligations. Essential experience of the Senior Facility Coordinator and Supervisor:
Supervising hyperbaric chamber operations in clinical or diving environments.
Applying and managing RN, US Navy, or COMEX hyperbaric treatment tables.
Acting as a qualified Diving Supervisor with hands‑on operational diving experience.
Leading multidisciplinary teams that include medical, engineering, and technical personnel.
Working with high‑pressure air and gas supply systems in accordance with safety regulations.
Managing safety compliance under Diving at Work Regulations (1998) and Pressure Vessels for Human Occupancy standards. Essential qualifications for the Senior Facility Coordinator and Supervisor:
LST qualification, ADC Supervisor, or recognised military equivalent.
Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) or willingness to complete NHS mandatory training.
Proven competence in documentation, record keeping, and operational reporting.
Strong theoretical knowledge of diving physics and physiology. This role is 37 hours per week based at St Richards Hospital, Chichester, Department The Centre for Defence Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine (CDDHM).
You will be required to participate in an on‑call rota providing 24/7 emergency hyperbaric supervision and support.
The on‑call commitment is approximately 12 weeks per year, with flexibility to cover additional weeks when required.
You must be able to attend the unit within 90 minutes of notification during on‑call periods. Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for Enhanced DBS and SC clearance, as a minimum