Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced scientist to support education and training for our physiologist healthcare science workforce. The Trust employs 1300 scientists across the life sciences, physiological and physical sciences.
The successful candidate will have prior experience of training and mentoring and have a keen interest in clinical practice education and development. You will need to demonstrate that you are pro-active, highly motivated, well organised, have excellent inter-personal skills and be able to work both independently and as part of a senior team.
Main duties of the job
Responsibilities will include the training and competency assessment of physiologists working in areas including audiology, cardiac physiology and lung function.
We are keen to hear from applicants with clinical expertise in these areas.
The post will be diverse and challenging, requiring a high level of enthusiasm and excellent communication skills. Leadership and management skills to ensure staff adhere to guidelines and protocols will be critical to the role.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Registered scientist or equivalent professional body register n relevant healthcare
- Degree in relevant healthcare science subject
- Post registration qualification in relevant healthcare science subject
- PSEL course or equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Extensive recent varied experience in a patient facing healthcare science speciality
- Recent experience, managing or supervising a clinical team
- Classroom and clinical teaching experience
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Leadership skills
- Experience of managing change
- Auditing clinical standards
Desirable
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).
Closing Date: 15 June 2026
