Crynodeb o'r swydd
- Prif leoliad
- Sleep Physiology
- Gradd
- Band 6
- Contract
- Parhaol: Permanent
- Oriau
- Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos (Full time 37.5 per week, part time hours available)
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 276-6326643-KV
- Cyflogwr
- Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- Queen Victoria Hospital
- Tref
- East Grinstead
- Cyflog
- £35,392 - £42,618 per annum
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 07/07/2024 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr
Senior Sleep Physiologist
Band 6
Welcome to Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and thank you for your interest.
In addition to receiving tertiary referrals from across the South East of England, we have a network of ‘spoke’ sites at district general hospitals enabling our consultants to offer their expertise with routine treatments and consultations as close to close to patients’ homes as is possible. With the recent addition of video led ‘virtual’ consultations we also enable patients who have some distance to travel to avoid the additional stress and worry of a long journey.
Working at QVH combines the excitement, challenge and career opportunities of many larger organisations with the satisfaction of delivering excellent patient care that really does re-build our patients’ lives.
We also offer attractive benefits such as
- tailored personal development to support career aspirations, including accredited clinical and management development programmes
- flexible working arrangements for a work-life balance that suits you and your needs
- a dedicated reward programme, offering a range of national and local discounts, cashback and tax relief schemes
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Sustainability
At Queen Victoria Hospital we want to be the first Net Zero Hospital in England, and to achieve that wants every member of staff to be a green champion. The way in which the Trust works has a significant impact on the organisation’s carbon footprint and that of our patients. From the heat, light and power supplies within the hospital to avoiding unnecessary patient journeys, the Trust is empowering all staff to create a sustainable health and care environment for future generations. The Trust expects all staff to reuse and recycle more, to use energy and water efficiently, to walk or cycle to work if you can, and to have a focus on sustainability in the workplace.
You can view our Green Plan here: Green Plan - Queen Victoria Hospital (qvh.nhs.uk)
Trosolwg o'r swydd
An exciting opportunity is available for a respiratory and sleep physiologist to join our Sleep Physiology team at Queen Victoria Hospital.
The post holder will be expected to work as part of the Sleep Disorder Centre team to develop and expand the service. Support the existing departmental activity including overnight polysomnography (PSG), Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of wakefulness Test (MWT), Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy, oximetry, WatchaPAT and actigraphy studies.
The post holder will be expected to support and manage patients on CPAP therapy, by conducting face to face and video consultations. This includes patients with OSA and OHS.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
We are looking for a Senior Sleep Physiologist with experience in full and limited polysomnography and analysis of full PSG's as well as experience in CPAP titration and review clinics who has enthusiasm for a career in Sleep and to support the development and expansion of the service.
We are passionate about training and development of our team and in service improvement around patient - centred care. The post holder will be expected to participate in the management of the staff including annual appraisals, performance management and induction of new staff.
Please refer to job description document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role.
The post holder will be expected to act as Night Lead during overnight shifts. The post holder will be expected to work on average two nights per week.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.
A centre of excellence, with an international reputation for pioneering advanced techniques and treatments. Everything we do is informed by our passion for providing the highest quality care and the best clinical outcomes.
At QVH we are proud of our achievements and our specialist services continue to record excellent clinical outcomes for patients. We regularly receive excellent results from patient satisfaction surveys and on average 98% of inpatients say they would recommend the hospital to their family or friends.
Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
- To work as part of the Sleep Disorder Centre team to develop and expand the service. Support the existing departmental activity including overnight polysomnography (PSG), Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of wakefulness Test (MWT), Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy, oximetry, WatchaPAT and actigraphy studies.
- Carry out overnight full and limited cardio-respiratory polysomnography on patients with a range of sleep disorders including sleep disordered breathing, REM and non-REM
parasomnias, sleep movement disorders, nocturnal epilepsy and insomnia. - Analyse, interpret and report on respiratory and full PSG data, home oximetry, WatchPAT and actigraphy, and liaise with consultants, GP’s, other healthcare professionals and patients on diagnosis, results of studies and treatment plans.
- Initiate CPAP and NIV therapy and provide ongoing support for patients, reviewing and adjusting treatment as necessary.
- Participate in the management of the staff including annual appraisals, performance management and induction of new staff.
- Assist with the training and mentoring of the staff in order to develop the expertise within the team in line with departmental objectives. Contribute to the business planning process for development and expansion of the service.
- Work collaboratively and cooperatively with others to meet the needs of the patient and provide best possible care.
- The post holder will be required to work different shifts including night and twilight patterns.
Manyleb y person
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Degree in clinical physiology or equivalent
- Able to demonstrate specialist knowledge within this field through practical experience
Meini prawf dymunol
- MSc in clinical physiology or equivalent specialist experience and knowledge of advanced procedures
Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Full polysomnography scoring
- Ability to analyse and interpret highly complex data
Meini prawf dymunol
- NIV experience
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Previous experience of delivering front-line patient care within NHS or other healthcare provider
- Experience in managing a team
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience in performing full and respiratory polysomnography (PSG), analysing results and producing reports
Bathodynnau ardystio / achredu cyflogwyr
Gofynion ymgeisio
Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Nisa Pinto
- Teitl y swydd
- Lead Sleep Physiologist and Service Manager
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 01342 305420
Rhestr swyddi gyda Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust yn Gwasanaethau gwyddor iechyd neu bob sector