About this role
Job summary
Are you passionate about delivering high quality, diagnostics & treatment to patients? Do you thrive in a challenging environment? Would you enjoy learning new skills?
A unique prospect has become available for an enthusiastic and highly motivated person to join the sleep service at the Leicester General Hospital. We are excited to work with a Sleep Physiologist who can demonstrate high levels of technical ability, clinical understanding whilst striving to optimise the patient experience and putting them at the heart of what we do.
Ideally the post holder would be already working as a sleep physiologist at band 6 or band 5 with significant experience of working within a sleep laboratory. To be considered, the post holder would need to hold a BSc in a relevant science subject or equivalent.
Main duties of the job
Within the sleep service we support a range of clinics including;
CPAP initiation CPAP technical follow up clinics Full Polysomnography (PSG) Multiple sleep latency tests (MSLT) Diagnostic tests such as;
Home sleep study tests (HSS) WatchPAT (WPAT) Oximetry Actigraphy The post holder will be trained in all of the above. It is expected that the post holder should be signed off on core competencies 18 months from starting and all other competencies 24 months after starting in post.
In addition to the above, the post holder will be involved in helping to further develop the service provided, assisting in departmental standards of practice (SOP) and guidelines. The post holder will also be required to supervise and train staff and students within the hospital and those visiting on clinical placement.
Once fully signed off on competencies, the post will be uplifted to a band 6 at which time the expectation would be that you would assist the senior physiologist in management duties such as appraisals, mentoring trainees and adopting the 'Tech in Charge' role.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
we are compassionate, we are proud, we are inclusive, and we are one team This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk
Job description Job responsibilities
To ensure high quality patient care is delivered as per service requirements.
Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers/ relatives.
Recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
Work collaboratively with other professionals to ensure needs are met in relation to care input.
Collect, collate and accurately report patient information, maintaining complete and accurate care delivery records.
Follow guidelines meticulously during diagnostic tests: HSS. WPAT, Actigraphy, Pulse Oximetry, PSG, MSLT set ups
Follow AASM guidelines and training during scoring (analysis) of diagnostic studies, to ensure results are reliable. Reporting any queries or concerns to the Consultant Physiologist or Senior staff members.
Run clinics in a timely manner as per guidelines and service requirements.
Initiate CPAP therapy as per Consultant Physiologist/Sleep Consultant request. Ensure that patients understand the purpose of the therapy, engaging with the patient throughout the initiation appointment. Demonstrate appropriate knowledge in relation to CPAP therapy.
Utilise effective communication skills to assist patients having queries regarding CPAP therapy and equipment, be it in person or over the telephone.
Utilise and update Airview; update CPAP and HSS database appropriately.
please see job description/person specification for further details on the role
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications Essential
BSc Degree in Clinical Physiology (or equivalent science subject) Postgraduate degree in Sleep science or equivalent experience within Sleep Medicine
Desirable
ARTP Part 1 ARTP Part 2 AHCS Voluntary Registration Registered Nurse
Experience Essential
Work experience within Sleep or Respiratory departments Knowledge and practical experience of CPAP or Sleep Investigations Evidence of experience in supervision and training Clinical supervision of junior staff
Desirable
Able to interpret sleep study reports Line management experience
Communication and Relationship Skills Essential
Understanding of importance of high quality care delivery Knowledge of local and national NHS strategies and priorities Ability to communicate with patients in a variety of settings Ability to communicate complex information to patients and clinicians Ability to work with a wide range of professionals (MDT)
Analytical and Judgment Skills Essential
Ability to interpret and analyse test results in specialist diagnostic and therapeutic areas Ability to problem solve Ability to use initiative Ability to recognise and challenge poor practice
Planning and Organisational Skills Essential
Good organisational skills demonstrated Ability to prioritise and manage own tasks and workload Flexible approach to meet the needs of the service Ability to identify own learning needs
Equality Diversity and Inclusion Essential
Demonstrates a commitment to/understanding of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
Other requirements specific to the role Essential
Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development Recognises own level of competence and limitations
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.
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UK Registration
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Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address Leicester General Hospital
Leicester
LE5 4PW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)