Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Evelina London Children's Hospital for an enthusiastic and dedicated Senior Sleep Physiologist.
We are looking for an experienced sleep physiologist with a Degree in Biology/Physiology/PTP/Healthcare Science or similar. Paediatric experience and RPSGT or equivalent is desirable, good experience of sleep staging, scoring full polysomnography and report writing is essential.
Experience in line-management, Respiratory Assessment and Neurophysiology would also be beneficial.
Main duties of the job
We require the post holder to manually sleep stage, score and set up overnight in-patient polysomnography for all ages up to 18yrs. The successful candidate will perform and score multiple sleep latency tests as well as participate in all out-patient respiratory polygraphy, oximetry and actigraphy clinics including issuing, downloading and analysis. Line-management, training and supervision are also essential parts of this role.
About us
You will be part of a strong and flexible team of Sleep and Respiratory Physiologists who are dedicated to improve the lives of Children and Young People and their families through excellent diagnostics. Interaction and collaboration with the wider multidisciplinary team of Consultants, Psychologists, Admin, Clinical Nurse Specialists, AHP's and Physiotherapists ensures every patient experience is timely and valuable.
The Children's Sleep and Respiratory Centre is research active and comprises of a dedicated children's respiratory assessment service and an internationally respected centre of excellence for the investigation and treatment of sleep disorders. We cater for infants and children of all ages and are part of the Guys and St Thomas' Lifespan Sleep Group.
We perform more than 3000 sleep studies per year including oximetry, capnography, actigraphy, cardiorespiratory and full polysomnography with multiple sleep latency testing, in our dedicated facilities or at the patients' home, as appropriate. We have the ability to combine sleep studies with full EEG. We also support the long term ventilation service and have expanded our facilities next to their purpose built ward to accommodate our increasing demand and improve our patient's experience.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To set-up respiratory polygraphy and full polysomnography studies using the 10:20 EEG montage measuring system and recommended national/international guidelines. To manually sleep stage, score, report and occasionally attend overnight in-patient sleep studies for all ages up to 18 years in accordance with department protocols and national/international guidelines. Perform and score multiple sleep latency tests in accordance with the recommended guidelines. Participate in all out-patient respiratory polygraphy, oximetry and actigraphy clinics and perform downloading, analysis and reporting of these studies. Perform line-management duties and participate in staff training. Take on additional sleep and admin related activities and tasks as per the need of the department. Shifts include a combination of 9am-5pm, 8am 4pm, 12.30pm - 8.30pm and rarely 8pm - 8am.
Please see attached Job Description for full details and main responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
To set-up respiratory polygraphy and full polysomnography studies using the 10:20 EEG montage measuring system and recommended national/international guidelines. To manually sleep stage, score, report and occasionally attend overnight in-patient sleep studies for all ages up to 18 years in accordance with department protocols and national/international guidelines. Perform and score multiple sleep latency tests in accordance with the recommended guidelines. Participate in all out-patient respiratory polygraphy, oximetry and actigraphy clinics and perform downloading, analysis and reporting of these studies. Perform line-management duties and participate in staff training. Take on additional sleep and admin related activities and tasks as per the need of the department. Shifts include a combination of 9am-5pm, 8am 4pm, 12.30pm - 8.30pm and rarely 8pm - 8am.
Please see attached Job Description for full details and main responsibilities
Person Specification
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Clinical Physiology or other Biological subject
- A-STEP or equivalent
Desirable
- MSc in Clinical Physiology or other biological subject
- RPSGT ESRS/EST/ HCPC/RCCP
Experience
Essential
- 18 months experience of performing full polysomnographic sleep studies, analysing results and producing reports.
- Experience of performing physiological measurements on paediatric patients.
- Experience of running oximetry and actigraphy clinics, preferably for paediatric patients
- Experience of line management
Desirable
- Experience of respiratory physiology and/or neurophysiology.
- Experience of long term ventilation treatment, preferably for paediatric patients.
- Experience of analysing results and producing reports for multiple sleep latency tests
Skills
Essential
- Good knowledge of sleep and its disorders in paediatrics.
- Ability to train and educate others
Desirable
- Working knowledge of hospital systems (EPIC/Smart Order)
Person Specification
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Clinical Physiology or other Biological subject
- A-STEP or equivalent
Desirable
- MSc in Clinical Physiology or other biological subject
- RPSGT ESRS/EST/ HCPC/RCCP
Experience
Essential
- 18 months experience of performing full polysomnographic sleep studies, analysing results and producing reports.
- Experience of performing physiological measurements on paediatric patients.
- Experience of running oximetry and actigraphy clinics, preferably for paediatric patients
- Experience of line management
Desirable
- Experience of respiratory physiology and/or neurophysiology.
- Experience of long term ventilation treatment, preferably for paediatric patients.
- Experience of analysing results and producing reports for multiple sleep latency tests
Skills
Essential
- Good knowledge of sleep and its disorders in paediatrics.
- Ability to train and educate others
Desirable
- Working knowledge of hospital systems (EPIC/Smart Order)
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).
