Clinical Autonomic Practitioner/Scientist
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
London, England, United Kingdom · Full Time
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Position Overview
The Autonomic Unit at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, a premier centre recognized both nationally and internationally for autonomic disorder diagnosis and treatment, is seeking a Clinical Autonomic Scientist/Practitioner or trainee. This role supports a multidisciplinary healthcare science team performing specialized physiological diagnostics to aid in patient diagnosis and therapy.
Role Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive physiological tests focused on autonomic nervous system functions, assessing patients with neurological and other medical conditions.
- Perform venepuncture and cannulation for blood sample collection and processing for specialist plasma biochemical analysis.
- Engage patients empathetically, obtaining informed consent and explaining test procedures, purposes, and possible outcomes, occasionally utilizing interpreter services.
- Compile clear, factual, and timely reports and summaries in clinical case notes, presenting findings verbally during consultants’ ward rounds and to multidisciplinary teams.
Requirements and Skills
- A caring individual capable of effective communication and direct patient interaction.
- Self-motivated and able to pursue independent learning.
- Experience or skills in phlebotomy and specialist autonomic testing are advantageous but not mandatory as full training is provided.
About University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
This Trust offers a range of academically led acute and specialist healthcare services to a diverse population nationally and internationally. UCLH operates across eight sites including University College Hospital, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals, among others.
Specializations include women’s health, cancer treatment, infection control, neurological, gastrointestinal, and oral disease management, complemented by advanced support services such as critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine, and pathology.
Sustainability Commitment
UCLH is dedicated to environmental sustainability, aiming for net zero direct carbon emissions by 2031 and net zero indirect emissions by 2040, integrating sustainable practices throughout the organisation.
Contact Information
For additional information or informal discussions, contact Mrs Madeline Tippetts, Principal Clinical Autonomic Scientist, via email.