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Essential
16 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Communication
Proven ability to deal effectively with people who are difficult, distressed or anxious
- Communication
Communicates effectively, in writing, orally and electronically, including attention to details
- Communication
Understanding of the Data Protection act and an ability to act in such a manner as to maintain and protect confidentiality at all times
- Communication
Able to use influencing and persuasive skills
- Skills and Abilities
Able to accept responsibility
- Skills and Abilities
Ability to adopt an objective view and be a good team player
- Skills and Abilities
Proven competence in the use of office computer software, e.g. Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Skills and Abilities
Dexterity and good hand-eye co-ordination for accuracy, to include above average keyboard skills, transfer/handling of blood/plasma, phlebotomy, delicate and expensive electronic equipment
- Specific Requirements
The postholder will need to be passed fit to perform full duties of the post, this will be determined through occupational health with any reasonable aids provided wherever possible
- Knowledge and Experience
Fluent in written and spoken English
- Knowledge and Experience
Relevant level 4 qualification or equivalent experience in life sciences or healthcare
- Personal and People Development
Proven ability to learn new skills and information and application to personal development
- Personal and People Development
Able to undertake self-directed study without a structured timetable
- Personal and People Development
Friendly and approachable
- Personal and People Development
Flexible and reliable
- Personal and People Development
Positive attitude to making improvements in working practice and service provision
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Specific Requirements
Understanding of and commitment to the needs of the Autonomic Unit service
Job overview
This part-time associate autonomic scientist/practitioner (ACAS) role exists to support the full range of specialist autonomic tests with specific responsibility for the autonomic 24-hour blood pressure and heart rate monitoring service.
The ACAS team run the specialist autonomic blood pressure and heart rate monitor service and support the other specialist autonomic tests, with additional responsibility for procurement, stock control, mandatory cleaning and preparation for autonomic tests. Full training will be provided.
You will have experience in a healthcare or customer services setting, working with people in a paid or voluntary role. You may or may not have formal education in healthcare. Knowledge of autonomic disorders is not essential: full training will be provided. You will have attention to detail, good written and spoken English, a pleasant manner and good time management skills. Experienced HCAs seeking a challenge but wanting to remain active in patient care are welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
In this role you will support the clinical autonomic practitioners and scientists in the diagnostic service. Under supervision you will run the specialist autonomic 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure and heart rate service and provide all support functions to the wider diagnostic service and its patients.
Experienced associates may be able to extend their role to include other supervised autonomic tests subject to successfully completing the relevant training. You will need to be able to master specialist software, to accurately transfer and archive data and to perform some data analysis to a high standard utilising judgement and training.
In addition, you will facilitate and support the other autonomic investigations performed by the clinical autonomic scientists; this includes a wide variety of tasks, such as mandatory cleaning, processing blood samples, top up of supplies, procurement and filing/archiving, to name a few.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
UCLH is driven by our strategic objectives and organisational values and we look for people who are strongly aligned with them. The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery has a long history of high quality clinical care and research.
Would you like to work with patients in a friendly, supportive team in a role that allows you to use your knowledge, skills and initiative?
An opportunity has arisen within the autonomic diagnostic service for an enthusiastic and caring person to join this well established innovative specialist service. We are a national referral centre for autonomic disorders, with also a private autonomic testing facility on Bloomsbury ward at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. The enlarged associate CAS team will support both NHS and private testing. We are a sociable, progressive, multidisciplinary team providing expert diagnostics, advice, education and support to patients with complex autonomic conditions.
Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Associate Clinical Autonomic Practitioner with University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Practitioner role. The advertised salary is £34,186 - £37,389 per annum inclusive of HCAS (Pro rata). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 28 Sep 2026.
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