Job summary
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
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join the Adult Sleep Service at University Hospital Southampton as a Permanent Night assistant physiologist. In this patient-focused role, you will be a key part of the team delivering overnight diagnostic sleep testing.
Working exclusively night shifts, you will prepare and support patients attending overnight sleep studies, monitor them throughout their assessments, and ensure that all equipment is functioning correctly and safely. You will download and check sleep study data, identify poor-quality signals, and take appropriate action to maintain high diagnostic standards.
About us
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
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Due to the nature of this role & service, this role is on-site & the hours are as advertised. Please talk to us atinterview about the flexibility you need & we will explorewhat's possible for the role and service
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We're committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a valued member of the Adult Sleep Team, you will collaborate with physiologists, nurses, and wider colleagues to ensure the smooth running of the service. Your responsibilities will also include processing returned CPAP devices, managing masks and consumables, maintaining stock levels, and completing essential administrative tasks such as updating databases, phoning patients, and supporting the CPAP email and telephone helpline.
This role is based at Lymington Hospital and does not provide any opportunity for home working.
The role will include working one full night shift of 12 hours per week and an additional 3 hours during the week, or working two nights one week each month. Flexibility will be required to also work days as required by the service.
The service currently runs Monday-Friday.
Flexibility will be required to also work day shifts as per the service requirements.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a valued member of the Adult Sleep Team, you will collaborate with physiologists, nurses, and wider colleagues to ensure the smooth running of the service. Your responsibilities will also include processing returned CPAP devices, managing masks and consumables, maintaining stock levels, and completing essential administrative tasks such as updating databases, phoning patients, and supporting the CPAP email and telephone helpline.
This role is based at Lymington Hospital and does not provide any opportunity for home working.
The role will include working one full night shift of 12 hours per week and an additional 3 hours during the week, or working two nights one week each month. Flexibility will be required to also work days as required by the service.
The service currently runs Monday-Friday.
Flexibility will be required to also work day shifts as per the service requirements.
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.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Communication
- Database management
- Record keeping
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- GCSE (or the Level 2 Equivalent) English and Maths, Biology (or other science) at an A-C (4-9) grade.
- Strong desire to learn and develop within sleep physiology.
- Excellent communication skills, verbally and written.
- Experience of working with the public.
- Confident speaking to groups of patients.
- Ability to work late and night shifts.
- Ability to work across sites.
Desirable
- Evidence of scientific and or academic capability.
- Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary / multi-skilled team.
- Experience working within the NHS.
- Experience working in a sleep or respiratory department.
- General knowledge of obstructive sleep apnoea and or CPAP therapy.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Communication
- Database management
- Record keeping
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- GCSE (or the Level 2 Equivalent) English and Maths, Biology (or other science) at an A-C (4-9) grade.
- Strong desire to learn and develop within sleep physiology.
- Excellent communication skills, verbally and written.
- Experience of working with the public.
- Confident speaking to groups of patients.
- Ability to work late and night shifts.
- Ability to work across sites.
Desirable
- Evidence of scientific and or academic capability.
- Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary / multi-skilled team.
- Experience working within the NHS.
- Experience working in a sleep or respiratory department.
- General knowledge of obstructive sleep apnoea and or CPAP therapy.
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).
