Job summary
The Respiratory Physiology service at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has an opportunity to appoint a motivated, enthusiastic individual to the role of Clinical Physiologist
The successful applicant will primarily be based in lung function on the St Mary's Hospital site and the Sleep Centre at Charing Cross Hospital. You will join a busy, friendly multidisciplinary team including physiologists, clinical scientists, administrators and consultants.
In lung function, the post-holder will be responsible for performing standard lung function tests, including spirometry, gas transfer and lung volume measurements on our diverse patient population. Training will also be provided for development of skills in further lung function tests including skin allergy tests, capillary blood gases and field exercise tests. When working in the Sleep Centre the postholder will be responsible for analysing respiratory sleep studies and CPAP monitoring clinics.
It is desirable for the successful applicant to have had some previous experience in lung function testing. It is essential to have a good science background with a BSc in Healthcare Science (respiratory major) or equivalent. It would be preferable if you have obtained the ARTP practitioners examination and are working towards RCCP registration.
Main duties of the job
- To provide diagnostic Lung Function tests independently, with the opportunity to further your skills and experience in the Imperial College Healthcare Sleep Centre at Charing Cross Hospital.
- The work of the postholder must be reliable, accurate and to a high professional standard.
- The information obtained is used to assign the diagnosis of disease and to identify treatment regimes.
- The postholder is also responsible for the maintenance and calibration of all equipment including therapeutic/diagnostic equipment issued for use in the patients' home.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- BSc Healthcare Science or equivalent
- Basic understanding of respiratory physiology
Desirable
- CPD by attendance at internal and external lectures, seminars and courses
Experience
Essential
- Relevant practical experience
Desirable
- Experience of lung function testing in a clinical department
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Planning and organisation of a number of activities including own duties and patient scheduling
- Attention to detail throughout patient testing
- Overcome barriers such as language and disability to gain full understanding.
- Ability to communicate effectively to hostile or highly emotional patients
- Use of persuasive, motivational skills with empathy and re-assurance skills
- Judgement skills using complex facts and situations with regards to patients
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- BSc Healthcare Science or equivalent
- Basic understanding of respiratory physiology
Desirable
- CPD by attendance at internal and external lectures, seminars and courses
Experience
Essential
- Relevant practical experience
Desirable
- Experience of lung function testing in a clinical department
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Planning and organisation of a number of activities including own duties and patient scheduling
- Attention to detail throughout patient testing
- Overcome barriers such as language and disability to gain full understanding.
- Ability to communicate effectively to hostile or highly emotional patients
- Use of persuasive, motivational skills with empathy and re-assurance skills
- Judgement skills using complex facts and situations with regards to patients
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
