Job summary
- Main area
- Specialist Medicine
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (12 months secondment optional)
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 188-CL401024
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Lymington New Forest Hospital
- Town
- Lymington
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 per annum (PA) Pro rata
- Closing
- 08/11/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 02/12/2024
Employer heading
Senior Sleep Physiologist
Band 6
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.
Main duties of the job
An new opportunity has arisen to become part of the Adult Sleep Team at Southampton General Hospital. The post is offered on a part time basis for a fixed term of 12 months, with University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS). Even though you will be predominantly based at Limington New Forest Hospital, you may still be required to cover other UHS sites as and when necessary.
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
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Our sleep service is rapidly expanding and we are looking for a Senior Sleep Physiologist to join the team. As a service we accept referrals for sleep disorder breathing, parasomnias, circadian rhythm and movement disorders, and work closely with other specialist teams (NIV and neurology services), to offer a multidisciplinary team approach to our patients.
Person specification
Trust Value
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications / training required
Essential criteria
- BSc in clinical physiology or equivalent with relevant experience within sleep physiology sciences
- Evidence of CPD
- Eligible for or already registered with RCCP or equivalent
- Accredited Sleep Physiologist (ESRS or RPSGT) or currently working towards it
Desirable criteria
- Training and Teaching Course
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential criteria
- Experience working in sleep physiology services
- Extensive experience in establishing and supporting patients on CPAP and knowledge of treatment-related equipment.
- Extensive experience in performing and interpreting complex and non-complex sleep studies.
- Previous experience of delivering front-line patient care within NHS or other healthcare provider.
- Experience in providing formal and informal training
Desirable criteria
- Experience in participating or undertaking research, audits, and writing clinical research papers/abstracts.
- Experience in overseeing staff
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate highly complex concepts to others.
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage and prioritise own workload.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team, with knowledge of limitations, seeking advice where appropriate
- Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite
- Ability to multi-task and work within time constraints, whilst remaining focused.
- Positive and forward thinking
- Self-motivated and proactive
- Fine dexterity required and attention to detail
- Drive and enthusiasm for the speciality
Desirable criteria
- Basic first aid and resuscitation skills
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
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