Clinical Physiologist

Imperial College Healthcare NHS; Willesden; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is recruiting a Clinical Physiologist (Band 5) based at the Community Diagnostic Centre in Willesden with rotation to lung function labs and the Sleep Centre. You will contribute to education and training of trainees and staff within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires a good science background with a BSc in Healthcare Science (respiratory major) and experience in lung function testing.

Qualifications

• Essential: BSc in Healthcare Science (respiratory major) or equivalent.
• Desirable: ARTP practitioners examination.
• Working towards RCCP registration.
• Some experience in lung function testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard lung function testing, unsupervised after training, obtaining accurate measurements.
• Lead, educate and encourage patients in test techniques with clear explanations.
• Assist in efficient operation and administration of the Lung Function service.
• Ensure correct usage, safety and maintenance of equipment in line with safety and governance.
• Support development, implementation and testing of new diagnostic procedures.
• Work towards state registration as a Clinical Physiologist.

Education

BSc in Healthcare Science (respiratory major)

Experience in lung function testing

Good communication and patient education

Job description

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.

• 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.
  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. 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 environmentwww.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.