Assistant Clinical Physiologist

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Assistant Clinical Physiologist to join their Respiratory Physiology team. This role, primarily based at a specialist sleep center, involves conducting diagnostic testing for sleep disorders and supporting lung function departments. The ideal candidate will possess excellent customer service skills, empathy, and the ability to work under pressure. Full training will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for those looking to start their career in healthcare. Join a vibrant team dedicated to patient care and enjoy benefits such as career development and flexible working options.

Benefits

Career Development

Flexible Working

Wellbeing Programs

Staff Recognition Schemes

Cycle to Work Scheme

Car Lease Schemes

Season Ticket Loans

Onsite Leisure Facilities Membership

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain a harmonious working environment.
• Experience in healthcare within the last 18 months is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients during routine and complex sleep studies.
• Assist in the orientation of new staff and students.
• Organize workload to ensure effective use of time.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Teamwork

Empathy

Initiative

Education

A-level or equivalent in a science subject

QCF Level 3 in Health or equivalent

Job description

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A vacancy has arisen for a motivated, enthusiastic, and reliable individual to join the Respiratory Physiology team as an Assistant Clinical Physiologist (band 3). The role is primarily based at our specialist sleep centre at Charing Cross Hospital, providing comprehensive diagnostic testing for various sleep disorders. There is potential for rotation into the Lung Function departments across 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 observation recording during overnight sleep studies, preparing and downloading home testing equipment, and supplying replacement parts for sleep therapeutic devices. The role involves working night shifts one week in four on a rotational basis. In lung function, you will perform basic diagnostic tests and support physiologist staff with more complex testing.

This is a specialist role; direct experience is not required as full training will be provided, but some experience with patients is advantageous. Excellent customer service skills, empathy, and the ability to work under pressure are essential.

Main duties of the job

1. Interact closely with medical, scientific, and nursing staff to provide a high-quality Sleep Service dedicated to patient care.
2. After initial training, independently hook up and monitor patients during routine and complex sleep studies, troubleshooting equipment issues according to protocols.
3. Organize your workload to ensure effective use of time.
4. Assist in the orientation of new staff and students.
5. Communicate effectively at all times and maintain a harmonious working environment.
6. Take joint responsibility for stock control.
7. Assist patients with questionnaires such as the Epworth Sleepiness Scale, reading and writing for them or rephrasing terms to aid understanding if needed.

Working for our organization

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 gain unique experience and accelerate your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working, wellbeing programs, and staff recognition schemes. Optional benefits include Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loans, or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving staff working lives, considering applications for flexible, part-time, or job-share roles. Please discuss this at interview.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of key tasks and responsibilities, and the person specification outlines required qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge. Please view the attached Job Description with the job advert.

Person specification

Education

• A-level or equivalent in a science subject
• QCF Level 3 in Health or equivalent (NVQ3, Advanced Apprenticeship)
• Ability to speak and write English to an appropriate standard for the role

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to work well within a team
• Demonstrate a caring approach
• Ability to work on own initiative

Experience

• Insight into the role
• Recent healthcare experience within the last 18 months

Please check your emails regularly, as communication will be via email and text if shortlisted.