Job summary
- Main area
- Specialist Medicine
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent: another Fixed term: 12 months role available
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 188-CL101124
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Lymington New Forest Hospital
- Town
- Lymington
- Salary
- £24,071 - £25,674 per annum (PA) pro rata
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
- Interview date
- 29/11/2024
Employer heading
Assistant Sleep Physiologist
Band 3
Job overview
Main duties of the job
An opportunity has arisen to become part of the Adult Sleep Team at University Hospital Southampton Foundation Trust. We are looking for 2 Assistant Sleep Physiologists (Band 3) to join the team on a full-time basis. We are offering 2 vacancies: one on a permanent basis and another on on a fixed-term contract for 12months. As a service we accept referrals for sleep disorder breathing, parasomnias, circadian rhythm and movement disorders.
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
Working for our organisation
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The successful candidate will support the Sleep Physiology Team and Consultants in delivering an efficient service to our patients, within inpatient and outpatient settings. You will participate in the care of patients attending the service for diagnostic sleep testing and will offer continuous support, advice and follow up of 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 onsite staff parking is available.
Person specification
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications / training required
Essential criteria
- 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) grade A-C, or grade 4-9 including English and Maths
- NVQ 3 in appropriate health care module or equivalent education and training or experience
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential criteria
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary/multi-skilled team
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of working in a sleep/respiratory department
- General knowledge of obstructive sleep apnoea and/or CPAP therapy
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential criteria
- Good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to communicate with a wide range of healthcare staff and patients
- Excellent planning, prioritising and organisational skills especially when routine is disrupted
- Ability to multi-task and work within time constraints, whilst remaining focused.
- Use of computers and being proficient at moderate level in Microsoft products (Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint…)
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Effective role model
- Fine dexterity required and attention to detail
- Drive and enthusiasm for the speciality
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Bruno Santos
- Job title
- Lead Sleep Physiologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07473042593
- Additional information
List jobs with University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust in Health Science Services or all sectors
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.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. 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 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Due to the nature of this role and service, this role is on-site and the hours are as advertised. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service.