How do I become a Clinical Measurement Physiologist?

Clinical Measurement Physiologists (CMPs) belong to a group of professions known as Health and Social Care Professionals (HSCP).

Clinical Measurement Physiology encompasses the following professions:

  • Vascular Physiologist
  • Gastrointestinal (GI) Physiologist
  • Neuro Physiologist
  • Respiratory Physiologist
  • Cardiac Physiologist

CMPs predominantly work in the area of diagnostics. They carry out tests directly on patients and also report on the tests.

To find out about the programs offered in Ireland, click here.

If you obtained your Clinical Measurement Physiology qualification outside of Ireland, please click here.

Additional information can be found on the Careers Portal

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Your role with the HSE

CMPs are part of a clinical workforce called Health and Social Care Professionals, who work together with medical and relevant healthcare professionals in the delivery of clinical, therapeutic, and social care.

Under the umbrella of Clinical Measurement Physiologists, there are 5 distinct professions:

  • Clinical Measurement Physiology: Vascular Physiologist
  • Clinical Measurement Physiology: GI Physiologist
  • Clinical Measurement Physiology: Neuro  Physiologist
  • Clinical Measurement Physiology: Respiratory Physiologist
  • Clinical Measurement Physiology: Cardiac Physiologist

In addition to their diagnostic work they work in the therapeutic area, both initiating therapies and following up to ensure compliance and effectiveness, adjusting therapies if required.

More detailed information on each profession can be found at Irish Institute of Clinical Measurement Physiology.

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Career Progression

As your clinical experience grows, so too does your opportunity to move into more senior posts.

There are many ways for you to progress in your career within the CMP profession.

 Clinical pathway:

  • Clinical Measurement Physiologist
  • Senior Clinical Measurement Physiologist

Management pathway:

  • Chief 1 Clinical Measurement Physiologist
  • Chief II Clinical Measurement Physiologist

Educational pathway:

There are also opportunities available for education roles across the Health and Social Care professions.

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Further training and development

The HSCP Office is responsible for leadership, education and continuing professional development (CPD) of HSCPs working in the HSE.

Professional development refers to the continuing education and career training a person engages in, after entering the workforce. CPD helps you develop new skills and stay up-to-date on current trends in your profession. CPD of all HSCPs is considered vital to ensure that HSCPs continue to have the up-to-date knowledge and skills necessary to deliver a safe and effective service to service users. The national HSCP office is committed to support CPD activities for all HSCP.

HSELAND is a portal that offers an array of training and development opportunities delivered either online or in a classroom style setting. Information on education and development can be accessed by visiting the HSCP Hub on www.hseland.ie.

 The professional body, the Irish Institute of Clinical Measurement Physiology, hosts an annual conference as well as multiple CPD events. All details can be found on the professional body website IICMP.

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Staff benefits and testimonials

Working in a rewarding and challenging career is just one of the many benefits you’ll enjoy as a HSE employee. We offer attractive pay and benefits, professional supervision, career support and development opportunities, friendly colleagues, and an excellent quality of life.

See Pay scales – HSE Staff

Please click on the below links to find out more about different Clinical Measurement Physiology  roles:

Pedro Costa, Respiratory Physiologist 

William Neylon, Cardiac Physiologist

To ensure that you are informed of all vacancies please register on the HSE Career Hub for weekly job alerts.

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