Paediatric Lead Clinical Physiologist/Scientist

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health provider is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Lead Clinical Physiologist/Scientist to manage the pediatric respiratory physiology department at St George's Hospital. The role involves high-quality clinical work, leadership, and educational responsibilities, focusing on improving service and training staff. Candidates must possess a degree in a biological science and relevant specialist knowledge. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute to a vital health service.

Qualifications

• Degree in a Biological subject and ARTP Part 1 and Part 2 or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in implementing innovation in service delivery.
• Evidence of leading a service or service area.

Responsibilities

• Manage the paediatric respiratory physiology department.
• Develop and improve clinical service provision in respiratory physiology.
• Teach respiratory physiology to students and professionals.

Skills

Leadership skills

Management skills

Pediatric respiratory physiology expertise

Teaching ability

Education

Degree in a Biological subject

Post-graduate courses in sleep and pulmonary function testing

Job description

Overview

Paediatric Lead Clinical Physiologist/Scientist – B8a. The closing date is 09 October 2025.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Paediatric Respiratory Physiology service at St George's Hospital for a skilled and enthusiastic Lead Clinical Physiologist/Scientist. The paediatric physiology service performs full pulmonary function testing, step tests and sleep studies, including pulse oximetry, transcutaneous CO2 monitoring and polygraphy studies. Tests are conducted in outpatient clinics and in an inpatient environment. The service is growing and seeks an experienced, friendly and highly motivated person with leadership and management skills, and a passion for teaching and education. The role includes autonomous working and collaboration within a wider team, with a commitment to providing a high-quality service.

If you would like to enquire or visit paediatric physiology prior to application or interviews, please contact Sara Parsons (Consultant Clinical Scientist) on 02087254422 or [e-mail]. Interviews are provisionally scheduled for 26 September 2025.

Main duties of the job

Manages the paediatric respiratory physiology department with day-to-day responsibility for high-quality test results and safety of staff and patients.

Have specialist knowledge in respiratory physiology (respiratory, sleep medicine and NIV).

Collaborates with the consultant clinical scientist to develop and improve clinical service provision.

Undertakes highly complex procedures in sleep and pulmonary function testing and reports on highly complex assessments in sleep and pulmonary function testing.

Teaches respiratory physiology to students (STP training officer), nurses and members of the lay public.

Conducts scientific research into sleep and pulmonary function testing.

Provides on-site management of clinical staff in paediatric services for respiratory physiology investigations and treatment.

Acts as an authorised signatory with understanding of funding and budgets.

Maintains a flexible approach to working that matches clinical needs and may involve on-site and cross-site work.

About us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group serves a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Sites include St George's Hospital (major trauma centre and largest provider in the area), St Helier Hospital, and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to SWLEOC. The two Trusts form a hospitals group to enhance collaboration on research, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities:

Undertakes, analyses, and interprets highly specialist diagnostic investigations for sleep breathing/non-sleep breathing and respiratory disorders in paediatrics, including polysomnography, capillary and transcutaneous blood gas monitoring, in line with current AASM standards or local policies/protocols.

Undertakes, analyses, and reports on highly complex assessments of pulmonary function in paediatric patients, following current ERS/ATS standards or local protocols.

Reviews sleep studies and provides clinical feedback to the referrer.

Plans and adjusts clinical treatment plans related to respiratory and sleep disorders.

Supports multidisciplinary staff on CPAP equipment for acute and elective admissions, and initiates, assesses, and evaluates CPAP therapy as required.

Undertakes, with the multidisciplinary team, the transition of non-invasive ventilation clinics from paediatric to adult services.

Trains and instructs junior staff in department techniques and policies.

Performs studies and measurements and provides technical guidance and support on research projects within the department or in collaboration with other departments/companies/hospitals.

Provides expert clinical and scientific advice to service users (patients, carers, healthcare practitioners) on investigations and treatments and their appropriateness for specific problems in sleep, NIV, and pulmonary function testing.

Communicates highly complex information to patients and carers regarding test outcomes.

Managerial Responsibilities:

Corporate management of the paediatric respiratory physiology services at St Georges Hospital.

Attends Care Group and clinical governance meetings to report on service and staff feedback and contribute to wider respiratory service development.

Reviews existing processes and develops new protocols for services such as dysfunctional breathing clinics and related tests.

Manages the training programme for new staff, including lectures and progression tracking.

Provides advanced teaching locally and nationally to STP students, medical and nursing students.

Performs HR procedures in accordance with trust policy including performance reviews, absence, and recruitment.

Conducts sickness/HR reviews and meetings, and supports implementation of health and safety, equipment maintenance, QA and infection control for pulmonary function and sleep equipment.

Oversees equipment repair processes, risk assessment, and communication with suppliers and the Consultant Clinical Scientist.

Proactively identifies daily challenges and improvements for the department.

Acts as a local work-based assessor for trainee Healthcare Scientists and Clinical Physiologists through NSHCS training schemes.

Uses complex software for sleep studies analysis and reporting, as well as CPAP and pulmonary function patient management.

Maintains data systems within the Information Governance framework and supports audit and research activities.

Organisational Responsibilities:

Implements local and national policies and guidelines for best practice in measurement, assessment and therapy in respiratory physiology.

Develops new ways of working and improves efficiency and productivity of the service.

Proposes changes to policies and service provision within the paediatric respiratory physiology services across the Trust.

Plans day-to-day activities for staff and service delivery.

Liaises with reception and ensures accurate data entry for audit and research.

Leads research and audit studies in the department and reports results publicly.

Ensures a calm, safe environment for testing; reports incidents or hazards promptly.

Maintains Health and Safety, fire, moving and handling, and related procedures; conducts regular department reviews.

Upholds professionalism, confidentiality, equal opportunities, and data protection compliance.

Ensures skills and registrations are up to date and in line with professional requirements.

Complies with No Smoking policies and performs duties consistent with service needs.

Educational Responsibilities:

To be the lead educator for adults and paediatric respiratory physiology. Run and support educational monthly sessions, chair education meetings, and plan ongoing staff education with senior team members.

Lead placements for Healthcare Science degree students and STPs, liaising with other trusts and departments.

Undertake statutory training and education programs and update as required.

Responsible for personal career development in line with the knowledge and skills framework and regular appraisals with the consultant clinical scientist.

Willing to undertake further training as part of professional development.

Person Specification

Qualifications and experience

• Degree in a Biological subject and ARTP Part 1 and Part 2 (a pass for the January exams for ARTP Part 2 will be considered) or equivalent qualification.
• Post-graduate courses in sleep and pulmonary function testing.

Organisational Management

• Evidence of implementing innovation or having responsibility for part of service delivery.
• Lead a service or service area.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

St Georges University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Paediatric respiratory physiology, Dragon Centre, St George0s Hospital