Assistant Sleep Physiologist

☞ University Hospital Southampton NHS FT

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Update day: 04-06-2024

Location: Lymington South East

Category: Health / Medical Care

Industry: Hospitals Health Care

Position: Mid-Senior level

Job type: Full-time

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Job OverviewAn exciting opportunity has arisen to become part of the Adult Sleep Team at University Hospital Southampton Foundation Trust.Our sleep service is rapidly expanding, and we are looking for an Assistant Sleep Physiologist to join the team, on a full-time basis (permanent post).As a service we accept referrals for sleep disorder breathing, parasomnias, circadian rhythm and movement disorders.Main duties of the job YOUR MAIN DUTIESYou can read an overview of the main duties of the role in the section below: Job Description and Main Responsibilities.To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents attached.Working for our organisation What we can offer youAs 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.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.Detailed job description and main responsibilities Your Responsibilities What you’ll doThe 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.What we’re looking forThe successful applicant will be organised, reliable, proactive and have the ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of a changing service. A keen eye for detail and accuracy is also required. You will be predominantly based at Lymington New Forest Hospital.Additional informationInterviews will be held on Wednesday 26th July 2023.Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.Person specificationQualificationsEssential criteria
  • 3 GCSEs (or equivalent) grade A-C, or grade 4-9 including English and Maths
Desirable criteria
  • NVQ3 in a relevant subject or evidence of currently working toward it
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
ExperienceEssential 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
Essential CriteriaAptitudes and skills required
  • 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
Essential CriteriaSpecial requirements of the post
  • The post requires a combination of frequent light physical effort (carrying 2-10kg equipment); occasional physical effort (moving morbidly obese patients in wheelchairs); and frequent standing, kneeling or sitting in a restricted position
  • Confident in speaking to groups of patients
  • Ability to calmly handle situations dealing with upset or distressed patients
  • Awareness of professional responsibilities to self and others
  • Flexibility, reliability and adaptability to meet needs of a changing service
  • Ability to work late and night shits
  • Ability to work across sites
Values and behavioursEssential Criteria
  • Patients First
  • Always Improving
  • Working Together
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Deadline: 19-07-2024

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