Job summary
We are thrilled to invite you to join the award-winning Clinical Science Team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, recognised as the Healthcare Science Team of the year 2026.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, and proactive individual with excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills who enjoys working in a busy acute care environment. This role offers an excellent opportunity to further develop specialist skills, knowledge, and experience in critical care, while contributing as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team.

The successful applicant will work as a Senior Critical Care Scientist/Technologist, providing specialist clinical technology support, delivering critical care medical device training, and supporting advanced clinical therapies and monitoring systems used in the care of critically ill patients. The post holder will also contribute to the supervision, training, and development of Scientist Training Programme (STP) trainees and other members of the Critical Care Science team.

A high level of technical expertise and substantial experience within a critical care environment are essential. Completion of the Scientist Training Programme (STP), registration as a Clinical Scientist with the HCPC, and experience in a leadership or supervisory role are desirable.

Main duties of the job

• Provide specialist clinical and technical support for advanced critical care technologies.
• Deliver training and competency assessments for critical care staff on medical devices and clinical equipment.
• Support the safe introduction, evaluation, and implementation of new technologies and treatment modalities.
• Assist in the management, troubleshooting, and optimisation of critical care medical equipment.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives, audit, and governance activities.
• Support STP trainees, junior staff, and multidisciplinary colleagues through teaching, supervision, and mentorship.
• Work collaboratively with clinicians, nursing staff, allied health professionals, and Clinical Technical Services to ensure safe and effective patient care.

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.

Details
Date posted: 28 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £47,951 to £56,863 a year pa inclusive pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 290-SCCS-2408

Job locations
Hammersmith hospital, 72 Du Cane Road, London, W12 0HS, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications

• Essential: Educated to HND/Degree or equivalent.
• Desirable: Registered Clinical Scientist STP qualifications

Experience

• Essential: Experience within a clinical environment, preferably a Critical Care Unit.
• Essential: Specialist knowledge through postgraduate diploma or specialist equipment training and experience.
• Essential: Proven experience in teaching and training.
• Desirable: Knowledge of Adult Intensive Care.
• Desirable: Knowledge of physiological measurement techniques.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Essential: Computer literate (word/excel/MS Office).
• Essential: Analysing and diagnosing faults in complex, multi-faceted equipment.
• Essential: Logical approach to problem solving.
• Essential: Ability to use own initiative and work unsupervised.
• Essential: Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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.

Employer details
Employer name: Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Employer's website: https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/

Contact for questions about the job
Critical care Scientist Team leader, Giovanna Cardona, giovanna.cardona@nhs.net, 02033132669

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