Job summary
A vacancy has arisen for a motivated, enthusiastic and reliable individual to join the Respiratory Physiology team in the role of Assistant Clinical Physiologist (band 3). The role is primarily based in our specialist sleep centre at Charing Cross Hospital, where the service provides comprehensive diagnostic testing for a wide range of sleep disorders. There is also the potential for a rotation into the Lung Function departments across the different Trust sites. You will join a multidisciplinary team including consultants, clinical scientists, physiologists and administrators.
You will be responsible for high-quality data acquisition and recording of observations during overnight sleep studies, preparation and downloading of home testing equipment and supplying replacement parts for sleep therapeutic equipment. The role involves working night shifts 1 week in 4 on a rotational basis. In lung function you will perform a range of basic diagnostic tests and support the physiologist staff with more complex testing.
This is a specialist role and direct experience is not required as full training will be given, but some experience with patients would be an advantage. Excellent customer service skills, empathy and the ability to work under pressure are essential.
Main duties of the job
- Interact closely with medical, scientific and other nursing staff to provide a high quality Sleep Service dedicated to patient care.
- Make measurements of patient height and weight and oxygen saturation and record observations on Cerner.
- Organise one's own work load ensuring most effective use of time.
- Assist in the orientation of new staff and students.
- Take joint responsibility for stock control.
- Demonstrate an awareness of the economical use of resources and contribute to the overall control of the ward or departmental budget.
- Assist patients with the completion of questionnaires such as the Epworth Sleepiness Scale, reading and writing for them or re-phrasing terms to aid understanding if required.
- Ensure accuracy of own work.
- Understand the limits of own practice and seek assistance as appropriate.
- Provide cover for colleagues as appropriate.
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
- A-level or equivalent in a science subject
- QCF Level 3 in Health or equivalent (NVQ3, Advanced Apprenticeship)
- Can demonstrate basic mathematical capability
- Able to speak and write English to an appropriate standard to fulfil the job requirements.
Desirable
- Familiar with medical terminology.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate a clear insight into the role
- Up to date experience; worked within a healthcare setting within the last 18 months.
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Computer literacy, especially use of MS Office.
- Ability to work well within the team.
- General good interpersonal skills, such as, organisational skills, communication skills (both oral and written), work well within a team, clerical professional etiquette (including telephone manner) and good customer skills.
- Ability to demonstrate caring approach
Desirable
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Awareness of sleep and/or respiratory disorders relevant to the role
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- A-level or equivalent in a science subject
- QCF Level 3 in Health or equivalent (NVQ3, Advanced Apprenticeship)
- Can demonstrate basic mathematical capability
- Able to speak and write English to an appropriate standard to fulfil the job requirements.
Desirable
- Familiar with medical terminology.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate a clear insight into the role
- Up to date experience; worked within a healthcare setting within the last 18 months.
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Computer literacy, especially use of MS Office.
- Ability to work well within the team.
- General good interpersonal skills, such as, organisational skills, communication skills (both oral and written), work well within a team, clerical professional etiquette (including telephone manner) and good customer skills.
- Ability to demonstrate caring approach
Desirable
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Awareness of sleep and/or respiratory disorders relevant to the role
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).
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).
