Job summary
The respiratory physiology service has an opportunity to appoint a motivated, enthusiastic individual to the role of Senior Clinical Physiologist. The service provides a comprehensive range of diagnostic testing on a wide variety of patients with both respiratory and non-respiratory conditions. You will join a busy, friendly, multidisciplinary team including physiologists, clinical scientists, administrators and consultants.
The post is primarily based at the Sleep Centre in Charing Cross Hospital, where they will be involved in a wide range of diagnostic tests and treatments including CPAP provision and support, Respiratory polygraphy, PSG/MSLT and NIV. As part of the cross-site rota, there will also be the opportunity to work in lung function departments within the Trust.
Away from clinical testing, we host students from the PTP and STP courses so there will be an opportunity to be involved in teaching, training and supervision of junior staff. The postholder will be required to deputise for the Chief Clinical Physiologist in their absence and to proactively contribute to the wider development of the service.
It is essential for the successful applicant to have had previous experience in either sleep physiology or lung function testing, with a good science background with a BSc in Healthcare Science (respiratory major) or equivalent.
Main duties of the job
- Perform standard lung function testing, unsupervised, gaining accurate and clinical valuable measurements.
- Lead, educate and encourage patients in required test techniques, explaining the need for full co-operation and maximum effort in performing Lung Function tests by demonstrating the same physical effort and enthusiasm.
- Obtain reproducible and clinically meaningful results, acknowledging when to reject poor measurements and technical errors in order to gain the best and most accurate results.
- Distributing and interpreting results for colleagues, junior members of staff, students and other members of staff in all aspects of patient care and respiratory physiology.
- Listening to patient with empathy, patience and tolerance, comforting upset or distressed patients and relatives.
- Communicate effectively with departmental colleagues and other members of staff in all aspects of patient care and respiratory physiology.
- Produce written reports on Lung Function measurements and patient co-operation with procedures and technique to give clinicians the greatest understanding of the patients' physiology.
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. .
Job description
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.
Job description
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
- BSc Healthcare Science or equivalent
- Able to progress to HCPC/RCCP registration
Desirable
- CPD by attendance at internal and external lectures, seminars and courses
Experience
Essential
- Relevant practical experience
Desirable
- Specialist knowledge across a range of procedures within respiratory physiology
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Planning and organisation of a number of activities including own duties and patient scheduling
- Attention to detail throughout patient testing
- Overcome barriers such as language and disability to gain full understanding.
- Ability to communicate effectively to hostile or highly emotional patients
- Use of persuasive, motivational skills with empathy and re-assurance skills
- Judgement skills using complex facts and situations with regards to patients
Desirable
- Experience of analysing respiratory and full polysomnography sleep studies
- Previous experience of capillary +/- arterial blood gas sampling
- Previous experience of Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- BSc Healthcare Science or equivalent
- Able to progress to HCPC/RCCP registration
Desirable
- CPD by attendance at internal and external lectures, seminars and courses
Experience
Essential
- Relevant practical experience
Desirable
- Specialist knowledge across a range of procedures within respiratory physiology
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Planning and organisation of a number of activities including own duties and patient scheduling
- Attention to detail throughout patient testing
- Overcome barriers such as language and disability to gain full understanding.
- Ability to communicate effectively to hostile or highly emotional patients
- Use of persuasive, motivational skills with empathy and re-assurance skills
- Judgement skills using complex facts and situations with regards to patients
Desirable
- Experience of analysing respiratory and full polysomnography sleep studies
- Previous experience of capillary +/- arterial blood gas sampling
- Previous experience of Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
