The post holder will provide specialist clinical physiology knowledge within respiratory and sleep and will ensure best principles of care are provided to patients at our acute sites Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital and new Community Diagnostic Centre.
To provide a high quality, appropriate and effective Respiratory and Sleep test service; interpret results and provide technical reports.
Responsible for the monitoring and performance of calibration and quality control procedures for all equipment.
Proven competency to be able to supervise, guide and support all junior staff and other professionals.
To deputise for the principal respiratory physiologist.
Please note that this role may attract a high level of applications and may close earlier than the original closing date. Please submit your application promptly.
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey.
We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. Our dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff is proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.
Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. It offers planned care, two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.
Flexible Working
We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. We’re happy to discuss adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements to accommodate your needs, our patients, and the Trust. Contact us to find the best solution for you.
Benefits of Joining Us
* At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
* Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits.
* Blue Light card eligibility.
* Additional benefits are detailed in the benefits documents provided.
For further details or informal visits, contact:
Name: Ricardo Sales
Job title: Principal Respiratory Physiologist
Email: ricardo.ginjosales@nhs.net
Telephone: 01622 224521
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