About this role
Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title: Assistant Sleep Physiologist
Contract Type: Permanent
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team in the Adult Sleep Team at University Hospital Southampton (UHS). Our sleep service is expanding, and we are looking for an Assistant Sleep Physiologist (Band 2) to join the team, on a permanent and part-time basis (15h/week). As a service we accept referrals for sleep-disordered breathing, parasomnias, circadian rhythm and movement disorders, and work closely with other specialist areas (such as NIV and neurology services), to offer a multidisciplinary team approach to our patients.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the Sleep Physiology Team in delivering an efficient service to our patients, mostly within an inpatient setting (one night shift per week). However flexibility will be expected to support with outpatient activity as required. You will participate in the care of patients attending the service for diagnostic sleep testing and will offer continuous support to patients on long-term CPAP therapy. You will also help managing our patient support line, assist with effective stock management, maintenance of equipment and consumables used within the adult sleep service. You will work collaboratively and co-operatively with other colleagues on a day-to-day basis, to meet patient and service needs.
The successful applicant will be organised, reliable, proactive and have the ability to work flexibly. A keen eye for detail and accuracy is also required. You will be based at Lymington New Forest Hospital, where free on-site staff parking is available.
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- GCSE (or the Level 2 Equivalent) English and Maths, Biology (or other science) at an A-C (4-9) grade.
- Strong desire to learn and develop within sleep physiology.
- Excellent communication skills, verbally and written.
- Experience of working with the public.
- Confident speaking to groups of patients.
- Ability to work late and night shifts.
- Ability to work across sites.
Desirable
- Evidence of scientific and or academic capability.
- Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary / multi-skilled team.
- Experience working within the NHS.
- Experience working in a sleep or respiratory department.
- General knowledge of obstructive sleep apnoea and or CPAP therapy.
Trust values
Essential
- Patient First
- Working Together
- Always Improving
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
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Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address
Lymington New Forest Hospital
Wellworthy Rd
Lymington
SO41 8QD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)