Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Paediatric Sleep Technician to join our growing Paediatric Sleep service at King's College Hospital. This role will be based in Denmark Hill.
As a valued member of the team, you will work alongside another sleep technician, chief sleep and respiratory physiologists, CNS and the wider respiratory team . The role will involve supporting our inpatient paediatric sleep investigation service, and helping ensure a safe and positive experience for patients and parents attending their sleep studies.
Main duties of the job
Sleep studies will be performed 6 nights per week. This post will cover the service for 3 nights per week (Thursday, Friday and Saturday).
Main duties will include:
The set-up of overnight sleep studies on infants and children, including the calibration and attachment of monitors/electrodes to the patient.
Monitoring of the sleep study signals for quality during the night, recognising artefact and adjusting sensors if required.
Keeping detailed patient observations (position, sound, etc) throughout sleep studies and writing a detailed handover in the morning.
The downloading of sleep study data for interpretation by Physiologists.
Downloading data from overnight oximeters for interpretation by the Sleep technician.
About us
The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The preparation of paperwork for sleep study patients each week.
Setting up and supporting nursing staff with sleep studies performed in other wards when required.
Liaising with the clinician on duty to clerk patient, and arrange for capillary blood sample to be performed, including entering blood results into sleep study equipment.
Cleaning, maintenance and stock monitoring of sleep study equipment.
The cleaning of all equipment that been returned from home loan so that it is fit to be loaned to further patients.
Taking sleep and ventilation equipment to the Medical Equipment Maintenance Department to ensure that it is serviced as required.
Maintaining relevant paediatric databases as required.
Supporting the sleep physiology team to ensure that the service runs smoothly
Job description
Job responsibilities
The preparation of paperwork for sleep study patients each week.
Setting up and supporting nursing staff with sleep studies performed in other wards when required.
Liaising with the clinician on duty to clerk patient, and arrange for capillary blood sample to be performed, including entering blood results into sleep study equipment.
Cleaning, maintenance and stock monitoring of sleep study equipment.
The cleaning of all equipment that been returned from home loan so that it is fit to be loaned to further patients.
Taking sleep and ventilation equipment to the Medical Equipment Maintenance Department to ensure that it is serviced as required.
Maintaining relevant paediatric databases as required.
Supporting the sleep physiology team to ensure that the service runs smoothly
Person Specification
Sleep technician
Essential
- GCSE in English and Maths
- Previous experience in health care/education/customer care
Desirable
- GCSE/A-level in Science subject
- Experience working with children
Person Specification
Sleep technician
Essential
- GCSE in English and Maths
- Previous experience in health care/education/customer care
Desirable
- GCSE/A-level in Science subject
- Experience working with 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).
Employer details
Employer name
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Denmark Hill
London
SE5 9RS
Employer's website
https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
