Physiological scientist : Employers and vacancy sources

The majority of physiological scientists spend most of their career working for the National Health Service (NHS) (see NHS Careers ). Specialist areas include cardiology, audiology, neurophysiology, critical care, respiratory physiology and gastro-intestinal (GI) physiology.

Some clinical physiologists are employed by universities to assist with and/or carry out research. These posts are often linked to related university hospitals.

The private healthcare sector employs clinical physiologists in a variety of hospitals and clinics.

The armed forces also employ clinical physiologists. Unlike clinical physiologists in the NHS, who specialise in one particular area, fully trained clinical physiologists in the armed forces cover all areas. Trainees are recruited following GCSEs and A-levels and then complete military training before studying for the BSc in Clinical Physiology. For more information see Army Careers .

Sources of vacancies

• Search graduate jobs on this site.
• NHS Jobs   
• Websites of NHS Authorities and Trusts  
• New Scientist Jobs  
• Local and regional press.
• Jobcentre Plus  and their online search facility, Job Seekers Direct  

Vacancies are also advertised on the websites of the professional bodies:

• Society for Cardiological Science and Technology (SCST)  
• Association for Respiratory Technology & Physiology (ARTP)   
• Society of Critical Care Technologists (SCCT)  
• British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG)  

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