Job summary
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the department, supporting other physiologists through line-managing and training, providing expert advice on technology, scoring complex sleep studies, supporting current research projects. The successful candidate will have extensive experience of polysomnography and multiple sleep latency testing, preferably in paediatrics. Evidence of previous line-management and service improvement is also important. We are very proud of the excellent experience we're able to provide families both in our comprehensive and dedicated in-patient facilities and in their homes. This post is currently funded 0.85WTE/31.87hrs per week however we hope extra funding can be found to offer 1.0WTE/37.5hrs per week.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic B7 physiologist to join our sleep diagnostic service for 12 months. Our team provides a comprehensive range of diagnostics ranging from home oximetry to attended polysomnography and multiple sleep latency testing for patients of Evelina London Children's Hospital, its wide network and the UK, we have 5 dedicated bedrooms. In addition to our pure sleep capacity we work very closely with other specialisms. We perform expert diagnostics for long-term ventilated patients . Collaboration with Neurophysiology enables us to perform concurrent 10:20 and NPSG testing to help management of very complex cases. Our patients transition to the Adult Sleep Disorders Centre, together we are the GSTT Lifespan Sleep Service and collaborate for service development, research etc.
The successful candidate will work alongside our existing Sleep B7 to help us optimise our amazing workforce, equipment and processes. Daily tasks will include performing advanced sleep analysis, assessing/supervising other physiologists work, technical support, line-management, ensuring the smooth day to day running of the department and MDT work with our Psychologists, Sleep Consultants, Nurses, Admin team and Service managers. Excellent experience of polysomnography and holding the RPSGT credential (or equivalence) is essential, as will be a good track record of project work. There will be opportunity for research and innovation and a strong emphasis on personal development.
About us
This role is one of 2 Sleep B7's within our large and diverse team of Physiologists at the Children's Sleep and Respiratory Centre at Evelina London Children's Hospital who perform high quality diagnostics for sleep and respiratory disorders in children. We pride ourselves on the experience we provide for our families due to our comprehensive facilities and dedicated and flexible team. All of our sleep studies are manually reviewed, scored and reported by trained physiologists to maintain excellent standards and optimise patient outcomes. As a team we are civil, compassionate, inquisitive and place as much importance on wellbeing and equity as we do performance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Chief Clinical Physiologist will score/report highly specialised studies including PSG, MSLT and combined sleep/telemetry studies. They will provide highly specialist knowledge and expert advice to sleep physiologists scoring sleep studies and producing physiologist reports. The post holder will provide expert knowledge and support for procurement of new equipment, maintenance of existing sleep analysis equipment and the repair or replacement of all medical equipment within the department. They will support the drive of research and development. Providing line-management, training and the supervision of departmental trainers are important tasks in this role. When required the post-holder will be expected to take part in the departmental shift rotation.
The Chief Clinical Physiologist will supervise the physiologists and administrative staff and have regular contact with:
- Sleep Consultants and Clinical Psychologists
- Neurology Clinical Physiologists
- All staff of the Adult Sleep Disorders Centre
- Consultants and their teams from all disciplines
- Service Managers
- Paediatric Matrons and Nurse Specialists
- Ward Nurses and HCAs
- Ward and Clinic Clerks
- Patients
- Medical Physics and Lane-Fox Bio-Engineers
And occasional contact with:
- Clinical Director, Childrens Medicine and Neonatology Directorate.
- General Manager, Childrens Medicine and Neonatology Directorate.
- Head of Nursing, Childrens Medicine and Neonatology Directorate.
- Paediatric and Senior Nurse Practitioners
- Lead Healthcare Scientists for other disciplines
- HCS Lead for London
- National Sleep Organisations
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Chief Clinical Physiologist will score/report highly specialised studies including PSG, MSLT and combined sleep/telemetry studies. They will provide highly specialist knowledge and expert advice to sleep physiologists scoring sleep studies and producing physiologist reports. The post holder will provide expert knowledge and support for procurement of new equipment, maintenance of existing sleep analysis equipment and the repair or replacement of all medical equipment within the department. They will support the drive of research and development. Providing line-management, training and the supervision of departmental trainers are important tasks in this role. When required the post-holder will be expected to take part in the departmental shift rotation.
The Chief Clinical Physiologist will supervise the physiologists and administrative staff and have regular contact with:
- Sleep Consultants and Clinical Psychologists
- Neurology Clinical Physiologists
- All staff of the Adult Sleep Disorders Centre
- Consultants and their teams from all disciplines
- Service Managers
- Paediatric Matrons and Nurse Specialists
- Ward Nurses and HCAs
- Ward and Clinic Clerks
- Patients
- Medical Physics and Lane-Fox Bio-Engineers
And occasional contact with:
- Clinical Director, Childrens Medicine and Neonatology Directorate.
- General Manager, Childrens Medicine and Neonatology Directorate.
- Head of Nursing, Childrens Medicine and Neonatology Directorate.
- Paediatric and Senior Nurse Practitioners
- Lead Healthcare Scientists for other disciplines
- HCS Lead for London
- National Sleep Organisations
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Education
Essential
- Degree in clinical physiology or equivalent.
- MSc in clinical physiology or eligible to apply for STP equivalence
- Qualification in Healthcare Management
Desirable
- Leadership and Management courses
Professional/ Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered polysomnographic technologist (RPSGT) or equivalent (EST).
Desirable
Previous experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in performing full polysomnography (PSG) sleep studies, analysing results and producing reports
- Extensive experience and knowledge of sleep diagnostic and therapeutic equipment
- Previous mentoring and staff line-management experience.
- Experience of PTP/STP student supervision, preferably as host.
Desirable
- Significant practical experience in Paediatric Sleep
- Proven experience of writing clinical research papers and publication
Skills/Knowledge/ Ability
Essential
- Expert knowledge of advance sleep diagnostic techniques and practices for children, including sleep analysis software and hardware.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise others workloads as well as own.
- Expert knowledge of Sleep disorders and clinical management in children.
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Education
Essential
- Degree in clinical physiology or equivalent.
- MSc in clinical physiology or eligible to apply for STP equivalence
- Qualification in Healthcare Management
Desirable
- Leadership and Management courses
Professional/ Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered polysomnographic technologist (RPSGT) or equivalent (EST).
Desirable
Previous experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in performing full polysomnography (PSG) sleep studies, analysing results and producing reports
- Extensive experience and knowledge of sleep diagnostic and therapeutic equipment
- Previous mentoring and staff line-management experience.
- Experience of PTP/STP student supervision, preferably as host.
Desirable
- Significant practical experience in Paediatric Sleep
- Proven experience of writing clinical research papers and publication
Skills/Knowledge/ Ability
Essential
- Expert knowledge of advance sleep diagnostic techniques and practices for children, including sleep analysis software and hardware.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise others workloads as well as own.
- Expert knowledge of Sleep disorders and clinical management in children.
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).
