Assistant Clinical Physiologist Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust London W6

The sleep service at Imperial College Healthcare NHS trust provides 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. The post-holder will play a key role in performing routine diagnostic tests and maintaining diagnostic equipment in sleep and lung function.

They will be primarily based at the Sleep Centre at Charing Cross hospital setting up, monitoring and downloading sleep studies. They will also support our patients on home CPAP providing them with replacement parts and supporting with routine queries under direction of a Senior Physiologist. There will also be opportunities to gain experience in lung function performing basic diagnosic assessment (Spiromery and FENO) and assisting with more complex testing.

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

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 encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community.

Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.

As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.

We welcome discussions about flexible working and encourage a range of flexible working opportunities wherever we can.

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.