Main area: Paediatric & Adult Clinical Respiratory Technician (Grade Band 5, Contract Permanent)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Flexible work (part time) can be considered. Job ref 279-7703269-JAN26.
Employer: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, NHS Site Southlands Town, Shoreham-by-Sea.
Salary: £31,049 - £37,796 per annum. Salary period: Yearly. Closing: 23/02/2026 23:59.
Job Overview
We have an opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse or Physiologist to join our friendly team in our new CDC department (Community, Diagnostic Centre).
The role will include planning and undertaking a range of simple, specialist and complex diagnostic respiratory assessments with a considerable degree of responsibility and autonomy, performed in accordance with ARTP or ERS/ATS criteria where applicable, in both paediatric and adult patients.
The candidate must have previous experience performing Spirometry tests. Previous experience with paediatrics is not essential as training will be provided. The successful candidate will be able to analyse, interpret a large range of diagnostic tests, maintain up to date clinical knowledge, obtain accurate and informative results, be responsible for own professional development and professional registration, and demonstrate care and respect for both patients and fellow staff members.
Main duties of the job
* Provide cross cover as and when required to the other hospital sites.
* Facilitate students and others to develop their competence through supervision, teaching and role modelling.
* Assist in setting department objectives in line with the Unit, Corporate and national objectives.
* Ensure 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.
* Undertake risk assessments and report all significant problems and identified hazards to the Respiratory speciality management group meetings.
* Communicate and negotiate with staff at all levels within the Trust and external stakeholders as required.
* Undertake all audit and governance roles within lung function services.
* Maintain databases and records and produce timely and relevant statistical reports on workload.
* Active participation in the MDTs or Respiratory meetings.
* Ensure that all information is recorded appropriately on the necessary clinical systems.
* Ensure all statistical and activity data including coded is accurately recorded.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Perform the procedures listed as an independent practitioner, gaining accurate and clinically valuable measurements. Provide high quality clinical reports, interpretation, recommendations and outcomes in the following diagnostic tests.
* Measurement of static lung volumes by whole body plethysmography
* Reversibility testing
* Gas transfer measurements
* FeNO measurements
* 6 minute walk test
* Respiratory muscle strength assessment
* Blood gas analysis via capillary blood gas
* Support the CPET clinic at Worthing Hospital once a week.
* Export and analyse all data required for the appropriate interpretation
* Construct appropriate reports dependent on reason for the test
* Provide a physiological interpretation on the reports
* Troubleshoot areas of concern with regards to equipment and staff to ensure an efficient service
* Any other tests as deemed necessary by the Site Lead.
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria.
Person specification
Qualifications/Experience
* BSc Clinical Physiology/Science or equivalent or NVQ Level 5 Healthcare or Registered Nurse with NMC
* Previous work experience performing Spirometry test
* Previous work experience in Paediatrics
* Previous experience in complex lung function tests
* ARTP Part I and Part II
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Important information for applicants
We value the individuality and authenticity that each candidate brings to the application process. While AI tools are increasingly accessible, we strongly discourage their use in completing your application. Your responses should reflect your own voice, experiences, and motivations—elements that are essential to a fair and accurate evaluation. Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content may misrepresent your abilities and could result in your application being rejected.
Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified. Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigration eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Further Information
For help with the application process for Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nursingteam@nhs.net. For help with the application process for Non-Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nonnursingteam@nhs.net.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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