Job summary
The Respiratory Physiology service has an opportunity to appoint a motivated, enthusiastic individual to the role of Chief Clinical Physiologist (Band 7) for a 15-month fixed term post.
The post is primarily based at the Sleep Centre in Charing Cross Hospital, which undertakes a wide range of diagnostic tests and treatments including CPAP provision and support, respiratory polygraphy sleep studies, PSG/MSLT and NIV set-up and monitoring.
The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team, including the Head of Respiratory Physiology, Consultant Clinical Scientist, Consultant Respiratory Physician, physiologists, nursing staff and administrators. As part of the role you will share the operational management of the Sleep Centre, including line management responsibility for junior physiologists in these areas. You will also be expected to play an active role in the education and training of student physiologists, nursing and junior medical staff.
Main duties of the job
- To assist with the growing demand for specialist sleep services such as polysomnography and non-invasive ventilation.
- To play a key role in supporting the Principal Clinical Scientist in the day to day running of the lab including supervision of students and junior staff.
- To provide comprehensive diagnostic testing for a range respiratory and non-respiratory sleep disorders as well as the provision and follow-up of patients on CPAP and NIV.
- Interact closely with medical, scientific and other nursing staff to provide a high quality Sleep Service dedicated to patient care.
- Manage own workload and oversee the day to day allocation of tasks to junior staff.
- Demonstrate an awareness of the economical use of resources and contribute to the overall control of the ward or departmental budget.
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
- Degree in Physiology or equivalent
- Progress to state/RCCP/HPC registration
- CPD by attendance at internal and external lectures, seminars and course
- Post-graduate qualification in a relevant subject
- RPSGT credential
Experience
Essential
- 3-4 years working in a sleep or respiratory physiology laboratory
Desirable
- Experience of staff supervision
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Competent in sleep staging according to current AASM guidelines
- Competent in manual scoring of respiratory polygraphy studies in OSA patients
- Ability to recognise and minimise common artefacts in a sleep recording
- Analysis, interpretation and comparison of range of diagnostic options in order to produce accurate diagnostic results
- Judgment skills using complex facts and situations with regards to patient
- Planning and organisation of a number of activities including own duties and patient scheduling
- Advanced technical skills to enable independent problem solving with a range of standard diagnostic equipment
- Ability to concentrate for long periods of time and the need for attention to detail throughout patient testing
- Must be able to recognise the limits of his/her/their own knowledge and expertise and to seek advice as appropriate
- Advanced IT skills
Desirable
- Able to perform arterial blood gas analysis
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiology or equivalent
- Progress to state/RCCP/HPC registration
- CPD by attendance at internal and external lectures, seminars and course
- Post-graduate qualification in a relevant subject
- RPSGT credential
Experience
Essential
- 3-4 years working in a sleep or respiratory physiology laboratory
Desirable
- Experience of staff supervision
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Competent in sleep staging according to current AASM guidelines
- Competent in manual scoring of respiratory polygraphy studies in OSA patients
- Ability to recognise and minimise common artefacts in a sleep recording
- Analysis, interpretation and comparison of range of diagnostic options in order to produce accurate diagnostic results
- Judgment skills using complex facts and situations with regards to patient
- Planning and organisation of a number of activities including own duties and patient scheduling
- Advanced technical skills to enable independent problem solving with a range of standard diagnostic equipment
- Ability to concentrate for long periods of time and the need for attention to detail throughout patient testing
- Must be able to recognise the limits of his/her/their own knowledge and expertise and to seek advice as appropriate
- Advanced IT skills
Desirable
- Able to perform arterial blood gas analysis
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).
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).
