Assistant Clinical Physiologist

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a dedicated Assistant Clinical Physiologist to join their Respiratory Physiology team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a specialist sleep center, providing essential diagnostic testing for sleep disorders. You will be trained to perform various tasks, including monitoring patients during sleep studies and assisting in lung function tests. With a focus on patient care and teamwork, this position is perfect for individuals who are motivated, empathetic, and eager to develop their careers in a supportive environment. Join a vibrant team and make a difference in patient lives while enjoying flexible working options and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Career Development

Flexible Working

Wellbeing Programs

Staff Recognition Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Car Lease Schemes

Season Ticket Loan

Onsite Leisure Facilities Membership

Qualifications

• A-level or equivalent in a science subject is essential.
• QCF Level 3 in Health or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients during respiratory sleep studies and troubleshoot equipment.
• Assist patients with questionnaires and maintain stock control.
• Organize workload effectively and support new staff orientation.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Empathy

Education

A-level or equivalent in a science subject

QCF Level 3 in Health or equivalent

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.
• After initial training, to independently hook up and monitor patients having routine and complex respiratory sleep studies sleep studies, troubleshooting routine equipment problems according to established protocols.
• Organise ones own work load ensuring most effective use of time.
• Assist in the orientation of new staff and students.
• Communicate effectively at all times and maintain a harmonious working environment.
• Take joint responsibility for stock control.
• 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.

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

• A-level or equivalent in a science subject
• QCF Level 3 in Health or equivalent (NVQ3, Advanced Apprenticeship)
• Able to speak and write English to an appropriate standard to fulfil the job requirements.

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Ability to work well within the team.
• Ability to demonstrate caring approach.
• Ability to work on own initiative.

Experience

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

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.