Clinical Physiologist

Bupa; Greater London; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave accrual

Canteen facilities

Staff discounts on Bupa products

Job summary

Bupa’s Lung Centre at Cromwell Hospital in London is seeking a Clinical Physiologist for our bank team. You will contribute to a modern lung function service, delivering patient-centered care to adults and children, and participate in daily running and development of the department.

The role requires a BSc (Hons) in Clinical Physiology or equivalent, AHCS registration (or equivalent) and at least 1 year post-qualification experience. Strong communication and organisational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) in Clinical Physiology or equivalent training.
• Minimum 1 year post-qualification experience in a Clinical Respiratory Physiology Department.
• Registration with AHCS or equivalent; ARTP/ERS desirable.
• Proficient in Office 365 and clinical systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver daily running of the Lung Centre bank service.
• Champion clinical skills in the department and support daily operations.
• Work independently and within a team across adult and paediatric cohorts.
• Contribute to collaborative and excellent patient care.

Education

BSc (Hons) in Clinical Physiology or equivalent

AHCS registration or equivalent; ARTP/ERS desirable

Tools

Office 365

Job description

Clinical Physiologist
Cromwell Hospital London SW5 0TU
Bank
£36 per hour
We make health happen
The post holder will be a valuable member of our Lung Centre bank team. The role is within a rapidly growing respiratory department based in the Clinical Investigation Centre (CIC) at the Cromwell Hospital. The new team member is expected to champion clinical skills in the department and support daily running of the Lung Centre.
The role will require clinical and operational skills which will contribute to the world class service offered by the team. The successful candidate will have experience working independently and within a team working across adult and paediatric patient cohorts and will proactively contribute towards collaborative and excellent patient care.

How you’ll help us make health happen

The post holder will join a growing team of Respiratory and Sleep Physiologists within the Lung and Sleep Centre at Cromwell Hospital. They will contribute to the daily running of a modern lung function service, delivering safe, effective, and patient-centred care to both adult and paediatric patients.

ESSENTIAL:

• Spirometry
• Lung Function Tests
• Reversibility Studies
• Skin Prick Allergy Testing
• 6-Minute Walk Tests (6MWT)
• Respiratory Muscle Strength Assessment
• Bronchial Provocation Studies (Mannitol and Methacholine)

DESIRABLE:

• Exercise Induced Bronchial Provocation
• Hyperventilation and Dysfunctional breathing (HPVT)
• Fitness-to-Fly assessments (HCT)
• Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing
• Capillary Blood Gases (ear sampling)

Sleep Services (DESIRABLE):

• Respiratory Polygraphy connection and analysis
• CPAP clinic – set up, trouble shooting and monitoring
• Understanding of and exposure to Polysomnography (PSG)

Key Skills / Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) in Clinical Physiology or equivalent specialist training.
• Minimum 1-year post-qualification experience in a Clinical Respiratory Physiology Department.
• Registration with AHCS or equivalent; membership of ARTP or ERS desirable.
• Proficient in Office 365 and clinical systems; experience with private healthcare delivery is a plus.
• Strong communication, analytical, and organisational skills.
• Passionate about respiratory medicine and committed to delivering outstanding patient care.

As a Bank Staff Nurse, you’ll be eligible for:

These benefits have been carefully crafted to really make a difference to our people’s lives, supporting a work-life balance whilst keeping focus on mental and physical well-being:

• Annual leave accrual paid every time you work.
• Subsidised staff canteen and coffee shop led by expert caterers.
• Access to preferential rates on Bupa products such as health assessments, menopause plan and some dental practices.

Why Bupa?

We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring, and responsible in everything we do.
We encourage all our people to “Be you at Bupa”, we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That’s why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We’ll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

Bupa is an equal opportunities employer.