Respiratory Clinical Physiologist – Lung Function (Band 5)

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust; Willesden; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Flexible working

Wellbeing

Cycle to Work

Season ticket loan

Onsite leisure facilities

Job summary

The Respiratory Physiology service at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust invites applications for a Clinical Physiologist (Band 5). The role is based at the Community Diagnostic Centre in Willesden with rotations to lung function labs and the Sleep Centre.

You will join a busy multidisciplinary team including physiologists, clinical scientists, administrators and consultants. We aim to involve you in NHS England commissioned pathways for breathlessness and paediatric asthma assessment, and

Qualifications

• Experience in lung function testing preferred.
• Good science background required (BSc in Healthcare Science).
• ARTP exam and RCCP registration desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard lung function testing, unsupervised once training is completed.
• Lead, educate and encourage patients in test techniques.
• Assist in efficient performance and administration of the Lung Function service and drive improvements.
• Ensure correct usage, safety and maintenance of equipment with governance compliance.
• Support development, implementation and testing of new diagnostic procedures.
• Work towards state registration as a Clinical Physiologist.
• Adopt and implement service developments in line with Trust objectives.

Skills

Lung function testing

Education & patient education

Clinical governance awareness

Education

BSc in Healthcare Science (respiratory major)

ARTP Practitioners examination (desirable)

RCCP registration (desirable)

Job description

The Respiratory Physiology service at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust invites applications for a Clinical Physiologist (Band 5). The role is based at the Community Diagnostic Centre in Willesden with rotations to lung function labs and the Sleep Centre.

You will join a busy multidisciplinary team including physiologists, clinical scientists, administrators and consultants. We aim to involve you in NHS England commissioned pathways for breathlessness and paediatric asthma assessment, and