Assistant Clinical Physiologist

Job summary

A vacancy has arisen for a motivated, enthusiastic and reliable individual to join the Respiratory Physiology team in the role of Assistant Clinical Physiologist (Band 3). The role is primarily based in our specialist sleep centre at Charing Cross Hospital, where the service provides comprehensive diagnostic testing for a wide range of sleep disorders.

There is also the potential for a rotation into the Lung Function departments across the different Trust sites. You will join a multidisciplinary team including consultants, clinical scientists, physiologists and administrators.

You will be responsible for high-quality data acquisition and recording of observations during overnight sleep studies, preparation and downloading of home testing equipment and supplying replacement parts for sleep therapeutic equipment. The role involves working night shifts 1 week in 4 on a rotational basis. In lung function you will perform a range of basic diagnostic tests and support the physiologist staff with more complex testing.

This is a specialist role and direct experience is not required as full training will be given, but some experience with patients would be an advantage. Excellent customer service skills, empathy and the ability to work under pressure are essential.

Main duties of the job

• To support patients undergoing overnight sleep studies
• To perform routine diagnostic tests in sleep and lung function under supervision
• To assist in the efficient delivery of the CPAP follow-up service by ensuring timely and accurate recording of observations
• To provide support to patients as required during their time in the department
• To promote good practice in control of infection
• To assist with routine administrative issues such as booking follow-up appointments

About us

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.

Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.

Job responsibilities

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.

Person specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• A-level or equivalent in a science subject Or QCF Level 3 in Health or equivalent (NVQ3, Advanced Apprenticeship)
• Can demonstrate basic mathematical capability
• Able to speak and write English to an appropriate standard to fulfil the job requirements

Desirable

• Familiar with medical terminology.

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrate a clear insight into the role
• Up to date experience; worked within a healthcare setting within the last 18 months

Skills

Essential

• Computer literacy, especially use of MS Office