Clinical Physiologist

Imperial; Willesden; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Flexible working

Wellbeing

Cycle to Work

Car lease schemes

Season ticket loan

Onsite leisure facilities

Job summary

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a Clinical Physiologist (Band 5) to join the Respiratory Physiology service at the Willesden Community Diagnostic Centre. The post involves performing standard lung function tests and rotating to lung function labs and the Sleep Centre, working within a multidisciplinary team.

This role supports NHS England breathlessness pathways and trainee education, with a strong emphasis on QA audits and RCCP ambition.

Qualifications

• BSc Healthcare Science (respiratory major) or equivalent required.
• Essential experience in lung function testing in a clinical setting.
• ARTP practitioners examination preferred; RCCP registration in progress encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard lung function testing, increasingly unsupervised after training.
• Lead patients through test techniques with clear explanations and cooperation.
• Assist in efficient operation and administration of the Lung Function service.
• Ensure safe and correct use and maintenance of equipment per health and safety standards.
• Support development and testing of new diagnostic procedures within the department.

Skills

Lung function testing

Clinical physiology

Patient communication

Test scheduling

Attention to detail

Education

BSc Healthcare Science (respiratory major)

ARTP exam in progress / RCCP registration

Job description

Main area Respiratory Physiology Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Primary site is Willesden CDC, but role involves rotation to all Trust sites) Job ref 290-MIC-2293

Site Willesden Community Diagnostic Centre Town Willesden Salary £38,488 - £46,852 pa inclusive Salary period Yearly Closing 28/10/2026 23:59

Fulfil your potential in hospitals that make history:

Charing Cross, Hammersmith, St Mary's, Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea and Western Eye.

With five world-renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is full of opportunity if you are looking to develop your healthcare career.

We are an NHS Trust of approximately 16,000 people, providing care for over a million and a half patients from north west London and beyond every year.

We have a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and local communities.

With our partners, Imperial College London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, one of 6 academic health science centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for better patient care and excellence in education.

We are proud of our heritage in innovation and we are early adopters of new insights in technologies, techniques and treatments for improving health.

Job overview

The Respiratory Physiology service at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has an opportunity to appoint a motivated, enthusiastic individual to the role of Clinical Physiologist (Band 5).

The role is primarily based at the Community Diagnostic Centre in Willesden, but involves rotation to lung function labs on other sites and the Sleep Centre. You will join a busy, friendly multidisciplinary team including physiologists, clinical scientists, administrators and consultants.

The CDC offers the chance for participants to be involved with NHS England commissioned pathways for breathlessness and paediatric asthma assessment. We host PTP and STP trainees so you will be expected to play an active role in the education and training of student physiologists and other clinical staff, once trained. As part of our UKAS accreditation, we work with a strong QI mindset and undertake regular service audits.

It is desirable for the successful applicant to have had some previous experience in lung function testing. It is essential to have a good science background with a BSc in Healthcare Science (respiratory major) or equivalent. It would be preferable if you have obtained the ARTP practitioners examination and are working towards RCCP registration

Main duties of the job

• Perform standard lung function testing, unsupervised once training is completed, gaining accurate and clinical valuable measurements.


• Lead, educate and encourage patients in required test techniques, explaining the need for full co-operation and maximum effort in performing Lung Function tests by demonstrating the same physical effort and enthusiasm.


• Assist in the efficient performance and administration of the Lung Function service and efforts to improve these.


• Ensure correct usage, safety and appropriate maintenance of equipment ensuring compliance with health and safety, trust clinical governance and risk management.


• Support the development, implementation and testing of new diagnostic procedures within the department.


• Work towards state registration as a Clinical Physiologist through voluntary registration and prescribed professional exams.


• Adopt and implement agreed service developments in line with the Directorate and Trust objectives.

Working for our organisation

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.

Environmental sustainability
Climate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people’s health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan .

Detailed job description and main 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

• BSc Healthcare Science or equivalent


• Basic understanding of respiratory physiology


• CPD by attendance at internal and external lectures, seminars and courses

Experience

• Relevant practical experience


• Experience of lung function testing in a clinical department

Skills/knowledge/ abilities

• Planning and organisation of a number of activities including own duties and patient scheduling


• Attention to detail throughout patient testing


• Overcome barriers such as language and disability to gain full understanding.


• Ability to communicate effectively to hostile or highly emotional patients


• Use of persuasive, motivational skills with empathy and re assurance skills


• Judgement skills using complex facts and situations with regards to patients

Right to work

If you need sponsorship to work in the UK, please visit the Home Office website for information on sponsorship and visa status before you fill in your application form. Due to recent changes in the UK immigration rules which affect Skilled Worker Visas, Global Business Mobility, Higher Skill Level and Increased Salary Thresholds, please ensure that you are able to meet the requirements to live and work in the UK before applying. Further information about eligibility is available on UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK

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Vacancy Closing Date

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.