Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Clinical Physiologist

The closing date is 06 August 2025

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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 (Band 5).

The role is primarily based at the Community Diagnostic Centre in Willesden, but involves rotation to lung function labs on other sites and the Sleep Centre. 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 be provided for development of skills in further lung function tests including skin allergy tests 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

  • Perform standard lung function testing, unsupervised once training is completed, gaining accurate and clinical valuable measurements.
  • Lead, educate and encourage patients in required test techniques, explaining the need for full co-operation and maximum effort in performing Lung Function tests by demonstrating the same physical effort and enthusiasm.
  • Obtain reproducible and clinically meaningful results, acknowledging when to reject poor measurements and technical errors in order to gain the best and most accurate results.
  • Assist in the efficient performance and administration of the Lung Function service and efforts to improve these.
  • Assist departmental administrator to make patient appointments with minimal delay, whilst also scheduling and prioritising work.
  • Maintain and repair departmental equipment in conjunction with senior staff and clinical engineering.

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. .

Details

Date posted

25 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£35,763 to £43,466 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-MIC-1743

Job locations

Community Diagnostic Centre

London

NW10 3RY


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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Community Diagnostic Centre

London

NW10 3RY


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Community Diagnostic Centre

London

NW10 3RY


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Chief Clinical Physiologist

Sam Faulkner

sam.faulkner2@nhs.net

02037046578

Details

Date posted

25 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£35,763 to £43,466 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-MIC-1743

Job locations

Community Diagnostic Centre

London

NW10 3RY


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