Clinical Physiologist Respiratory Service | Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a motivated Senior Clinical Physiologist for a fixed-term maternity cover post. This hybrid role involves performing complex lung function tests and supporting community respiratory clinics. Candidates should have experience in lung function testing and a relevant degree. The post-holder will also coordinate delivery of diagnostic services while part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to ongoing service development. Flexible working and career development opportunities are included.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Wellbeing initiatives

Staff recognition scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in lung function testing is essential.
• Good science background is required.
• Experience in CPAP/NIV therapy is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform lung function tests independently.
• Support community respiratory clinics and training.
• Contribute to service development and coordination.

Skills

Lung function testing

Clinical leadership

Spirometry

Patient assessment

Education

BSc in Healthcare Science (respiratory major)

ARTP practitioners examination

AHCS equivalence

Job description

Overview

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.

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.

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
• You 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
  • Ability to follow-up patients on CPAP/NIV therapy, trouble‑shoot 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
• To provide sound clinical leadership and develop support mechanisms for sharing good practice within the clinical setting, Trust wide and externally.
• To comply with Trust policies and procedures amongst the multi-disciplinary team.
• In conjunction with the service manager, assist in identifying areas of service development.

Qualifications

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

Benefits

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. For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

This advert closes on Monday 29 Dec 2025.