Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our team at Barking, Havering & Redbridge University Hospitals Trust. The Cardio-Respiratory Units are friendly, busy, and rapidly expanding diagnostic units. We offer a wide range of investigations including resting ECGs, 24-hour ECG and BP monitoring, Event Recording, Transthoracic, Transoesophageal, and Stress Echocardiography, Pacemaker follow-up, Full Lung Function Testing, and Sleep diagnostics. We also have a Community Diagnostic Centre at Barking Hospital and St Georges Health and Well-being hub, providing diagnostics in the community setting.
We seek a forward-thinking, enthusiastic individual to join a dedicated team of professionals committed to high standards. You should be appropriately qualified, experienced at a senior grade, and capable of independently performing, interpreting, and reporting on lung function tests. Newly qualified Respiratory Physiologists are welcome to apply. The role will initially be as a Band 5 with an upgrade to Band 6 upon meeting the required competencies.
Main duties of the job
1. Provide a high-quality, appropriate, and effective Respiratory investigation service.
2. Supervise, guide, and support junior staff members.
3. Organize and deliver responsibilities within your specialist area as allocated by the Lead Respiratory Physiologist.
About us
We are an organization committed to continuous improvement, driven by a desire to deliver excellent care and ensure patient satisfaction. We are no longer in special measures; recent developments include opening two new theatres at our Elective Surgical Hub in King George Hospital (KGH) and our CEO, Matthew Trainer, being named top CEO by the Health Service Journal.
Our main sites are KGH in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford, serving over 330,000 visitors annually through emergency departments. We are working to transform the A&E at Queen's with a £35m investment and eliminate corridor care. Our facilities include Women’s Health Hub in Ilford, an Ageing Well Centre in Hornchurch, and Community Diagnostic Centres at Barking Community Hospital and St George's Health and Wellbeing Hub, providing over 88,000 scans annually.
Our diverse staff of 8,000 from 146 countries benefits from flexible working options and over 400 apprenticeship programs. We are proud to be a London Living Wage employer and are preparing to introduce an electronic patient record system to improve staff efficiency and patient care.
Job details
* Posted on: 01 May 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 6
* Salary: £42,939 to £50,697 per annum
* Contract: Permanent
* Pattern: Full-time
* Location: Barking Hospital, IG11 9LX
Job responsibilities
Further details are available in the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification. Please review the full specification before applying. Ensure your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the criteria outlined.
All new staff are subject to a probationary period. Applications are to be made online. For queries or adjustments (for disabilities), contact Sarah Wood, Recruitment Advisor, at 01708 435000 ext. 4188. Additional information can be obtained from the contact details provided.
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