Associate Clinical Autonomic Practitioner

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University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Associate Clinical Autonomic Practitioner

The closing date is 28 September 2026

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Job summary

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.

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Details

Date posted

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£34,186 to £37,389 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS (Pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

309-UCLH-8285061

Job locations

National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery

Queen Square

London

WC1N 3BG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job 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?

Job description

Job 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?

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Relevant level 4 qualification or equivalent experience in life sciences or healthcare

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Able to accept responsibility
• Ability to adopt an objective view and be a good team player
• Proven competence in the use of office computer software, e.g. Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• 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

Communication

Essential

• Proven ability to deal effectively with people who are difficult, distressed or anxious
• Communicates effectively, in writing, orally and electronically, including attention to details
• Understanding of the Data Protection act and an ability to act in such a manner as to maintain and protect confidentiality at all times
• Able to use influencing and persuasive skills

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Proven ability to learn new skills and information and application to personal development
• Able to undertake self-directed study without a structured timetable
• Friendly and approachable
• Flexible and reliable
• Positive attitude to making improvements in working practice and service provision

Specific Requirements

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• Understanding of and commitment to the needs of the Autonomic Unit service

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Relevant level 4 qualification or equivalent experience in life sciences or healthcare

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Able to accept responsibility
• Ability to adopt an objective view and be a good team player
• Proven competence in the use of office computer software, e.g. Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• 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

Communication

Essential

• Proven ability to deal effectively with people who are difficult, distressed or anxious
• Communicates effectively, in writing, orally and electronically, including attention to details
• Understanding of the Data Protection act and an ability to act in such a manner as to maintain and protect confidentiality at all times
• Able to use influencing and persuasive skills

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Proven ability to learn new skills and information and application to personal development
• Able to undertake self-directed study without a structured timetable
• Friendly and approachable
• Flexible and reliable
• Positive attitude to making improvements in working practice and service provision

Specific Requirements

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• Understanding of and commitment to the needs of the Autonomic Unit service

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 (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).

Additional information

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 (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).

Employer details

Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery

Queen Square

London

WC1N 3BG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery

Queen Square

London

WC1N 3BG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Principal Clinical Autonomic Scientist

Madeline Tippetts

[email protected]

02034483608

Details

Date posted

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£34,186 to £37,389 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS (Pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

309-UCLH-8285061

Job locations

National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery

Queen Square

London

WC1N 3BG

United Kingdom

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