Assistant Clinical Physiologist

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is looking for an Assistant Clinical Physiologist to join their Respiratory Physiology team. This role involves conducting sleep studies and managing data recordings with a focus on patient care. Candidates should have an A-level in a science subject and good interpersonal skills. Training will be provided, and there are opportunities for career development and flexible working options.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Staff recognition scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Can demonstrate basic mathematical capability.
• Able to speak and write English to an appropriate standard.
• Familiar with medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Interact closely with medical staff to provide patient care.
• Record measurements and observations on Cerner.
• Assist in orientation of new staff and manage stock control.

Skills

Computer literacy

Organisational skills

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Education

A-level or equivalent in a science subject

QCF Level 3 in Health or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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 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

• 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.
• Familiar with medical terminology.

Experience

• Demonstrate a clear insight into the role
• Up to date experience; worked within a healthcare setting within the last 18 months.

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

• 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
• 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.