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Trainee Respiratory and Sleep Healthcare Scientist Jobs in Derby, England, United Kingdom at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Title: Trainee Respiratory and Sleep Healthcare Scientist
Company: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Derby, England, United Kingdom
Are you a motivated science graduate looking to start a career in healthcare science?
We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Trainee Respiratory and Sleep Healthcare Scientist to join our friendly and supportive Clinical Measurement team at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust (UHDB).
This is a development post where you will gain practical experience in respiratory and sleep diagnostics while completing a structured training programme, portfolio, and professional qualification.
You will play an important role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred diagnostic services while developing the skills to become a qualified Healthcare Scientist.
As a trainee, you will work under supervision to develop competence in a wide range of respiratory investigations and clinical skills.
Your Duties Will Include
- Performing respiratory diagnostic tests including spirometry, lung volumes, gas transfer, and reversibility testing
- Supporting sleep diagnostics and therapy, including limited sleep studies and CPAP treatment.
- Preparing, calibrating and maintaining specialist equipment
- Monitoring patient safety, comfort and wellbeing during investigations
- Communicating clearly and sensitively with patients, including those with complex needs
- Supporting departmental administration processes including patient pathways and bookings
- Maintaining accurate patient records and data entry onto clinical systems
- Assisting with other clinical measurements (e.g. ECGs) where required
You will complete a structured training programme, including competency assessments, a clinical logbook and work towards a recognised professional qualification.
Rotation across UHDB sites and community diagnostic centres is an essential part of the role.
Closing date:02 July 2026
Interview date:16 July 2026
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In Return We Will Offer
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
- UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Claire Pitcher Job title: Principal Clinical Scientist Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 01332 787182
We’d love to hear from you! If you have any questions about the role, team, or working environment, feel free to get in touch for an informal chat. Speaking with us before applying is completely optional, but it can help you decide if this opportunity is the right fit for you.
