Clinical Physiologist | Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare service in London is looking for a Clinical Physiologist (Band 5) to join their team. The role involves performing standard lung function tests and analyzing respiratory sleep studies. Applicants should have a BSc in Healthcare Science with a respiratory major and some experience in lung function testing. Benefits include career development, flexible working, and opportunities for recognition and wellbeing support. This position is full-time and offers a chance to work within a vibrant multidisciplinary environment.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Staff recognition scheme

Qualifications

• Good science background required.
• Preferable to have ARTP practitioners examination.
• Working towards RCCP registration is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform lung function tests and ensure accurate measurements.
• Educate patients on test techniques.
• Assist in departmental administration and scheduling.

Skills

Lung function testing

Patient education

Technical measurement analysis

Education

BSc in Healthcare Science (respiratory major)

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.

In lung function, the post-holder will be responsible for performing standard lung function tests, including spirometry, gas transfer and lung volume measurements on our diverse patient population. Training will be provided for development of skills in further lung function tests including skin allergy tests and field exercise tests. When working in the Sleep Centre the postholder will be responsible for analysing respiratory sleep studies and CPAP monitoring clinics.

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.
• Obtain reproducible and clinically meaningful results, acknowledging when to reject poor measurements and technical errors in order to gain the best and most accurate results.
• Assist in the efficient performance and administration of the Lung Function service and efforts to improve these.
• Assist departmental administrator to make patient appointments with minimal delay, whilst also scheduling and prioritising work.
• Maintain and repair departmental equipment in conjunction with senior staff and clinical engineering.

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..



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.

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This advert closes on Wednesday 6 Aug 2025