Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Respiratory & Sleep Assistant

The closing date is 13 January 2026

Job summary

Are you passionate about patient care and looking to make a real difference in a supportive clinical environment? We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly organised, and caring individual to join our dedicated Sleep/Respiratory Physiological Science Team at Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in preparation for the opening of the brand new Community Diagnostic Centre.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking and growing service that plays a vital role in supporting patients with sleep and respiratory conditions. As part of this busy and dynamic team, you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality care by assisting with essential clinical and administrative tasks that directly impact patient outcomes.

You will be working in a friendly and professional environment where teamwork, compassion, and attention to detail are key. The role offers a great opportunity to develop new skills, with full training provided for all clinical procedures, including basic sleep study testing and support for patients undergoing CPAP therapy.

Whether you're looking to start a career in healthcare or bring your existing skills into a new setting, this role provides a meaningful and rewarding experience within the NHS.

Main duties of the job

To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer to the job description attached.

About us

We are an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust working alongside health and social care colleagues across the county to provide acute and community healthcare services to more than 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood, and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire.

We put the patient at the heart of everything that we do and it is our aim to make sure that every patient is treated as we would want a member of our own family to be treated. At the same time, we expect our staff to be caring, kind and courteous to each other and to look out for each other. We believe that we are truly a clinically-led organisation.

We are proud that our Trust colleagues have voted us the best acute Trust to work for in the East Midlands for seven years running in the National NHS Staff Survey, while the Care Quality Commission has rated our Trust as 'outstanding' for care and our King's Mill Hospital as the only 'outstanding' NHS-run hospital in the East Midlands.

Details

Date posted

30 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

214-MED-7600230

Job locations

Mansfield Community/King's Mill Hospital

Mansfield Road

Sutton in Ashfield

NG17 4JL


Job description

Job responsibilities

To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer to the job description attached.

Not all of our roles are eligible for sponsorship to find out which roles are eligible for sponsorship please refer to the shortage occupation list found here:

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Home Office guidance has changed as of the 9th April, anyone that requires switching visa type may not be eligible for sponsorship even if the role is on the shortage occupation list.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer to the job description attached.

Not all of our roles are eligible for sponsorship to find out which roles are eligible for sponsorship please refer to the shortage occupation list found here:

Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs - GOV.UK

Home Office guidance has changed as of the 9th April, anyone that requires switching visa type may not be eligible for sponsorship even if the role is on the shortage occupation list.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in working with general public
  • Customer focussed attitude
  • Good Team Member

Desirable

  • Previous experience working in healthcare setting

Further Training

Essential

  • Participates in Continued Development

Contractual Requirements

Essential

  • 37.5 hours per week
  • Complete all mandatory training as per trust policy

Knowledge

Essential

  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Computer literate - word/excel
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Good organisational skills

Desirable

  • Experience using hospital systems : PAS
  • Basic Life Support/first aid

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated top GCSE level in maths and English (or equivalent)

Desirable

  • Basic Computer literacy skills
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in working with general public
  • Customer focussed attitude
  • Good Team Member

Desirable

  • Previous experience working in healthcare setting

Further Training

Essential

  • Participates in Continued Development

Contractual Requirements

Essential

  • 37.5 hours per week
  • Complete all mandatory training as per trust policy

Knowledge

Essential

  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Computer literate - word/excel
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Good organisational skills

Desirable

  • Experience using hospital systems : PAS
  • Basic Life Support/first aid

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated top GCSE level in maths and English (or equivalent)

Desirable

  • Basic Computer literacy skills

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Mansfield Community/King's Mill Hospital

Mansfield Road

Sutton in Ashfield

NG17 4JL


Employer's website

https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Mansfield Community/King's Mill Hospital

Mansfield Road

Sutton in Ashfield

NG17 4JL


Employer's website

https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Respiratory & Sleep Science Service Manager

Emma Crookes

emma.crookes@nhs.net

01623672484

Details

Date posted

30 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

214-MED-7600230

Job locations

Mansfield Community/King's Mill Hospital

Mansfield Road

Sutton in Ashfield

NG17 4JL


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