Clinical Physiologist

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Liverpool is looking for a band 5 Clinical Physiologist specializing in Cardiac Physiology. Ideal candidates will be graduates or nearing completion of a BSc in Healthcare Science. The role offers the chance to perform various cardiac investigations and may include an apprenticeship for applicants. Successful candidates will join a dedicated team and contribute to vital patient care. Support for further education is available, emphasizing growth and skill development.

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates must have a BSc in Clinical Physiology or Healthcare Science.
• Trainees must be enrolled on a relevant programme and due to graduate.
• RCCP status is preferred for band 5 candidates.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of cardiac investigations.
• Expand knowledge and skills in a busy working environment.
• Participate in an apprenticeship programme for career development.

Skills

Graduation in Healthcare Science

Cardiac investigation knowledge

Ability to work in a team

Education

BSc in Clinical Physiology or Healthcare Science

Job description

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a band 5 Clinical Physiologist in Cardiac Physiology.

Successful candidates will be graduates or nearing completion of a BSc Healthcare Science degree.

Funding is available for an apprenticeship physiologist position for the right applicant.

The ideal candidate will be joining a dedicated band of Clinical Physiologists who perform a wide range of cardiac investigations.

This is an ideal opportunity to expand your knowledge, skills and further develop your career. It is a busy but rewarding post.

Qualifications

Qualified band 5 candidates must have a BSc in Clinical Physiology or Healthcare Science and be working towards or already have RCCP status.

Trainee Clinical Physiologists must be currently enrolled on a relevant PTP programme and due to graduate. A band 5 scale on annex U may be offered until fully qualified.

Apprenticeship Programme

Apprenticeship positions are available for the right applicant to train to become a clinical physiologist at Sheffield University and obtain a BSc (Honours) in Healthcare Science. The department will support release to attend university. A band 5 scale on annex U will be offered until fully qualified.

Educational Partnerships

BSc Healthcare Science | Sheffield Hallam University (shu.ac.uk)

Employer Context

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities – from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award‑winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women’s Hospital specialises in the care of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK’s largest single‑site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

Contact

For further details / informal visits contact:

Name: Angela Morris – Job title: Deputy Head of Department
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 0151 529 2738

Louise Brown, Non‑invasive Service Lead / Educational Lead
Email: [e-mail]