Clinical Physiologist - Respiratory (Bank Shifts)
Job Description:
Job Title: Clinical Physiology - Respiratory
Department: Lung Centre
Location: Cromwell Hospital, 164-178 Cromwell Road, London SW5 0TU
Permanent / Contract: n/a
Salary range: £34 per hour
Full time/part time: Bank Shifts .
Here you'll be welcomed. We chion diversity and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. You'll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives.
We have belief in you to do what's right for our patients and in return we'll support you to develop your career so you can not only grow at Bupa but thrive.
Role Overview
A new position has arisen to support the Lung Centre at the Cromwell Hospital as the department is getting busier and busier. You will perform conventional and complex respiratory tests in a range of clinical settings and there will be opportunity to learn and develop your skills. The clinic sees both adult and paediatric patients.
We are looking for someone that's available for an average of 2-5 days per week, with the possibility to extend to Saturday shifts (paediatric only), evening clinics (from 5pm to 8pm) and annual leave cover.
The successful candidate for this bank position is likely to be considered for more shifts as opportunities arise and a permanent role in the future.
If you are only able to do evenings and weekend shifts please do apply to be considered as your experience and your availability will be considered at this time.
What you'll do
You should be able to perform all conventional respiratory tests independently and will be provided support and opportunity to develop your skills with more complex tests, if needed.
Experience in the following tests is desirable:
Spirometry
Lung Function Tests
Reversibility Studies
Skin Prick Allergy Testing
FeNO
6-Minute Walk Tests (6MWT)
Respiratory Muscle Strength Assessment
Bronchial Provocation Studies (Mannitol and Methacholine)
Fitness-to-Fly
Hyperventilation
Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test (CPET)
Exercise Induced Bronchoprovocation (EIB)
Capillary Blood Gases (ear sling)
Respiratory Polygraphy
What you'll bring
You'll have BSc in Clinical Physiology/ Healthcare Science and current ILS certification.
You'll have experience in performing conventional respiratory tests unsupervised. Experience in both an adult and paediatric setting is preferable.
Some knowledge and experience with more complex tests will be an advantage.
You should have some understanding of private healthcare service delivery and be flexible and adapt to change whilst continuing to perform to a high standard.
Why work for us?
We want people to ‘love working here', so much so that's it's at the top of our agenda and something you'll hear a lot about here at the Cromwell Hospital. We offer our people a great range of benefits, many of which are flexible and can be tailored to suit what's most important to you. We're a healthcare company so there's a huge focus on our people's health and wellbeing, supported by a healthy work-life balance and workplaces which are friendly, appealing spaces to support you to be at your best.
We offer a range of benefits for our Bank Staff:
Annual leave accrual paid every time you work.
Subsidised staff canteen and coffee shop led by expert caterers.
Access to preferential rates on Bupa products, such as health assessments, menopause plan and some dental practices
Inclusion in the NEST government pension scheme.
Why Bupa?
We're a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.
We encourage all of our people to "Be you at Bupa", we chion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That's why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
As a Disability Confident employer, we offer a guaranteed interview for every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. We'll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.
At Bupa we strive to ensure all our of customers, patients and staff are safe. All employees have a duty to ensure that safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk is prioritised and acted on appropriately'.
Time Type:
Part time
Job Area:
Clinical Services
Locations:
Cromwell Hospital London
Health & wellbeing programme, Referral programme, Financial planning services, Paid volunteer time, Private medical insurance, Transport links, Company pension, Additional leave, Gym membership, Discounted or free food, Employee mentoring programme, Cycle to work scheme, Private dental insurance, Free flu jabs
