Clinical Physiologist Respiratory Service

Imperial College Healthcare NHS; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a motivated Senior Clinical Physiologist for a fixed-term maternity cover role. This hybrid position involves working between lung function labs and community respiratory clinics. Key responsibilities include performing complex lung function tests, providing clinical leadership, and supporting the development of the service. Candidates should possess a BSc in Healthcare Science (respiratory) and prior lung function testing experience. Join a diverse team and enjoy excellent benefits, including career development and flexible working.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Staff recognition scheme

Optional benefits (Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, etc.)

Qualifications

• Previous experience in lung function testing.
• Good science background.
• Desirable to have ARTP practitioner examination.

Responsibilities

• Perform lung function tests and measurements unsupervised.
• Provide clinical leadership and support good practices.
• Assist in service development with service manager.

Skills

Lung function testing

Clinical leadership

Troubleshooting CPAP/NIV problems

Measurement techniques (spirometry, etc.)

Education

BSc in Healthcare Science (respiratory major) or equivalent

Job description

The respiratory physiology service has an opportunity to appoint a motivated, enthusiastic individual to the role of Senior Clinical Physiologist for a fixed‑term maternity cover post. This is a hybrid role, working between the lung function labs and the integrated care service, where you will support the community respiratory clinics. We are a busy, friendly, multidisciplinary team including physiologists, clinical scientists, administrators and consultants. In lung function the post‑holder will perform a range of standard and complex lung function tests. As part of the cross‑site rota, there will be the opportunity to work in the Sleep Centre at Charing Cross Hospital to develop, or maintain skills in respiratory polygraphy analysis and CPAP compliance clinics. We also host PTP and STP students, so there is the opportunity to be involved in teaching. In the integrated care role you will support the community teams with ARTP accreditation and portfolios. The postholder will be required to proactively contribute to the wider development of the service, coordinating delivery of the community spirometry clinics and developing the diagnostic hubs.

Responsibilities

• Perform the procedures listed unsupervised, gaining accurate and clinically valuable measurements.
• • Measurement of dynamic lung volumes by spirometry and flow‑volume loops.
  • Measurement of static lung volumes by helium dilution.
  • Transfer factor for carbon monoxide by single‑breath method.
  • Assessment of bronchodilator response, with short‑ and long‑acting drugs.
  • Measurement of exercise limitation by 6‑minute walk test with oximetry and BORG evaluation.
  • Training and assessment of inhaler techniques.
• May be required to perform the procedures below under supervision until competence is achieved.
• • Assessment of hypoxic challenge (fitness to fly).
  • Assessment of bronchial challenge using nebulised methacholine.
  • Blood gas analysis.
  • Follow‑up patients on CPAP/NIV therapy, troubleshoot problems and alter treatment if required.
  • NIV support, specialist advice in liaison with lead NIV consultant and nursing staff.
  • Assist with practical training in NIV, specifically BiPAP machine set‑up and mask fit aimed at nurses and senior house officers.
• Provide sound clinical leadership and develop support mechanisms for sharing good practice within the clinical setting, Trust‑wide and externally.
• Comply with Trust policies and procedures within the multi‑disciplinary team.
• Assist in identifying areas of service development in conjunction with the service manager.

Qualifications & Experience

It is essential for the successful applicant to have had previous experience in lung function testing, with a good science background and a BSc in Healthcare Science (respiratory major) or equivalent. Desirable to have obtained the ARTP practitioner examination and to be working towards AHCS equivalence.

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.

About Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

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.