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University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Senior Sleep Physiologist

The closing date is 06 April 2026

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to become part of the Sleep Physiology Service at the University Hospital of North Midlands. The department provides a comprehensive sleep service for the local population as well as being the tertiary referral centre. The service runs a comprehensive diagnostic & treatment service. We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, enthusiastic & reliable individual to join the physiology team based at the Sleep Physiology, Royal Stoke University Hospital, which extends to the County site and CDC. Applicants should ideally have a proven track record of experience as an independent practitioner across the range of routine & specialised investigations and therapeutic interventions with theoretical & practical knowledge of a range of work procedures & practises.

Main duties of the job

The Senior Sleep Physiologist works within the Sleep Physiology Service to provide a specialist clinical services for the investigation and treatment of all sleep disorders. Please see Job Description.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Details

Date posted

24 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-7840583

Job locations

UHNM

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

  • Clinical Physiology / MSc or equivalent degree
  • ARTP / RCCP /AHCS qualified or Eligible
  • Knowledge of specialist procedures acquired through specialist/management courses or training/experience to advanced level

Desirable

  • Teaching qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Specialist experience / training in areas of Sleep Physiology and Therapeutics
  • Experience in Research and Audit

Desirable

  • Commissioning experience

Personal qualities

Essential

  • Professional manner
  • Ability to build working and constructive relationships quickly
  • Willing to undertake continued professional development
Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

  • Clinical Physiology / MSc or equivalent degree
  • ARTP / RCCP /AHCS qualified or Eligible
  • Knowledge of specialist procedures acquired through specialist/management courses or training/experience to advanced level

Desirable

  • Teaching qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Specialist experience / training in areas of Sleep Physiology and Therapeutics
  • Experience in Research and Audit

Desirable

  • Commissioning experience

Personal qualities

Essential

  • Professional manner
  • Ability to build working and constructive relationships quickly
  • Willing to undertake continued professional development

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

UHNM

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

UHNM

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Sleep Service Lead

Matthew McGee

matthew.mcgee@uhnm.nhs.uk

01782671031

Details

Date posted

24 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-7840583

Job locations

UHNM

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


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