Job Description

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

• Interact closely with medical, scientific and other nursing staff to provide a high quality Sleep Service dedicated to patient care.
• After initial training, to independently hook up and monitor patients having routine and complex respiratory sleep studies sleep studies, troubleshooting routine equipment problems according to established protocols.
• Organise ones own work load ensuring most effective use of time.
• Assist in the orientation of new staff and students.
• Communicate effectively at all times and maintain a harmonious working environment.
• Take joint responsibility for stock control.
• Assist patients with the completion of questionnaires such as the Epworth Sleepiness Scale, reading and writing for them or re-phrasing terms to aid understanding if required.

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. .
Date posted
25 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
xc2xa330,039 to xc2xa331,088 a year pa inclusive
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
290-MIC-1635
Job locations
Charing Cross
Fulham Palace Road
London
W6 8RF
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 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 attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
EDUCATION
Essential

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

SKILLS/ABILITIES
Essential

• Ability to work well within the team.
• Ability to demonstrate caring approach.

Desirable

• Ability to work on own initiative.

Experience
Essential

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

Person Specification
EDUCATION
Essential

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

SKILLS/ABILITIES
Essential

• Ability to work well within the team.
• Ability to demonstrate caring approach.

Desirable

• Ability to work on own initiative.

Experience
Essential

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