Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Paediatric sleep neurophysiology team in a Band 7 Sleep Neuro Physiologist leadership role for a six month period covering maternity leave.
You will be a RGPST qualified sleep physiologist and will deliver and analyse high quality sleep studies including actigraphy, videosomnography and polysomnography (home and inpatient) across a range of sleep disorders.
You will work no more than one weekday night shift for PSG or one Saturday day shift a month delivering multiple sleep latency testing.
The Southampton Children's Hospital specialist sleep service is one of only a handful of comprehensive paediatric sleep centres in the UK and services a large geographical area. The sleep neuro physiology team facilitates both home and inpatient sleep studies. We have a skill mix of professionals in our service including, neurology and sleep medicine consultants, clinical nurse specialists, sleep physiologists and sleep practitioners.
Main duties of the job
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.
About us
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. 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What youll do:
You will help manage the home and inpatient sleep study service; actigraphy, videosomnography and polysomnography in coordination with the senior sleep physiologist and supported by the sleep technician and sleep neuro multi disciplinary team. You will lead on the organisation and running of clinics where families are trained to use home sleep study equipment.
You will analyse and provide specialist interpretation of the sleep study results for the sleep neuro clinicians in weekly reporting meetings.
On three weekday nights per month and one Saturday per month you will perform polysomnography/mslt sleep studies.
On these nights you will admit patients, apply sleep study sensors and respiratory equipment, monitor and adjust physiologic signals.
What were looking for:
We are looking for an enthusiastic physiologist with Registered Polysomnographic technician (RPSGT) or equivalent and a BSc Biological or Physiological sciences or equivalent.
You must have:
- experience and clinical competence of working in a sleep laboratory setting including PSG and MSLT set up, monitoring and analysis of studies in children
- the ability to communicate with a wide range of people in a variety of settings
- the ability to work independently, assessing and intervening as necessary to ensure patient safety
- the ability to work with equipment and trouble shoot problems
- good organisation skills and effective time management
Job description
Job responsibilities
What youll do:
You will help manage the home and inpatient sleep study service; actigraphy, videosomnography and polysomnography in coordination with the senior sleep physiologist and supported by the sleep technician and sleep neuro multi disciplinary team. You will lead on the organisation and running of clinics where families are trained to use home sleep study equipment.
You will analyse and provide specialist interpretation of the sleep study results for the sleep neuro clinicians in weekly reporting meetings.
On three weekday nights per month and one Saturday per month you will perform polysomnography/mslt sleep studies.
On these nights you will admit patients, apply sleep study sensors and respiratory equipment, monitor and adjust physiologic signals.
What were looking for:
We are looking for an enthusiastic physiologist with Registered Polysomnographic technician (RPSGT) or equivalent and a BSc Biological or Physiological sciences or equivalent.
You must have:
- experience and clinical competence of working in a sleep laboratory setting including PSG and MSLT set up, monitoring and analysis of studies in children
- the ability to communicate with a wide range of people in a variety of settings
- the ability to work independently, assessing and intervening as necessary to ensure patient safety
- the ability to work with equipment and trouble shoot problems
- good organisation skills and effective time management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Clinical Physiology or equivalent
- Accredited Sleep Physiologist (RPSGT or ESRS)
- RCCP, AHCS or HCPC Registered
Desirable
- PgDip/MSc in relevant subject or equivalent specialist experience and knowledge of advanced procedures
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- Evidence of continued professional development
- 5 years' experience of working in sleep services
- Extensive experience of performing, analysing and reporting complex and highly complex advanced specialist assessments in Sleep Physiology (full and cardiorespiratory sleep studies)
- Detailed and expert knowledge of sleep diagnostic and treatment regimes
- Previous experience of delivering front-line patient care and highly specialist advice within the NHS or other healthcare provider
- Experience of providing formal and informal training to healthcare practitioners, students and carer groups
- Experience in managing a team/service, including staff training
Desirable
- Expert knowledge of advanced sleep diagnostic techniques and practices including sleep analysis software and hardware
- In depth knowledge of IT systems and clinical information processing and storage
- Experience in producing protocols, SOPs and training plans
- Experience of participating in research, service evaluation and audit
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients first
- Always improving
- Working together
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Clinical Physiology or equivalent
- Accredited Sleep Physiologist (RPSGT or ESRS)
- RCCP, AHCS or HCPC Registered
Desirable
- PgDip/MSc in relevant subject or equivalent specialist experience and knowledge of advanced procedures
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- Evidence of continued professional development
- 5 years' experience of working in sleep services
- Extensive experience of performing, analysing and reporting complex and highly complex advanced specialist assessments in Sleep Physiology (full and cardiorespiratory sleep studies)
- Detailed and expert knowledge of sleep diagnostic and treatment regimes
- Previous experience of delivering front-line patient care and highly specialist advice within the NHS or other healthcare provider
- Experience of providing formal and informal training to healthcare practitioners, students and carer groups
- Experience in managing a team/service, including staff training
Desirable
- Expert knowledge of advanced sleep diagnostic techniques and practices including sleep analysis software and hardware
- In depth knowledge of IT systems and clinical information processing and storage
- Experience in producing protocols, SOPs and training plans
- Experience of participating in research, service evaluation and audit
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients first
- Always improving
- Working together
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
