Job Description:

Clinical Physiologist (Bank)

Cromwell Hospital London SW5 0TU

£36 per hour

Here you'll be welcomed. We champion 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 Team 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 sampling)

• 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.

Diversity and Inclusion

Bupa is committed to making sure that every applicant is assessed solely on personal merit and qualifications. We actively celebrate the diversity of our colleagues and provide an inclusive environment so you can bring your true self to Bupa. We'll make sure you are treated fairly, regardless of disability or circumstance. That's why we're happy to offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

Whether you've found your feet or are discovering a new path.

Welcome to a place that celebrates you.

This isn't where you've been. 

This is where you're going.

This is what we have belief in.

For further information, please contact jack.mccool@bupa.com

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'

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