Job summary
As part of the paediatric respiratory service, we use a multidisciplinary approach to manage childhood respiratory conditions. Our expanding team supports professional development and career progression. We deliver diagnostic and therapeutic services for respiratory and non-respiratory sleep disorders through a variety of assessments, including cardiorespiratory and polysomnography sleep studies, multiple sleep latency tests (MSLTs), actigraphy, oximetry, NIV-led physiologist clinics, and sleep consultations.
The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate within a diverse multidisciplinary team comprising doctors, clinical nurse specialists, ward nurses, dieticians, psychologists, and scientists. Successful applicants will have proven experience in paediatric sleep physiology, demonstrate the ability to work autonomously, contribute to service delivery and development, and actively engage in ongoing research initiatives.
This role involves conducting inpatient sleep studies at Royal London Children's Hospital, including CPAP, BiPAP, and oxygen titration procedures, as well as assisting with study setups and supporting Band 3 Paediatric Healthcare Nursing Assistants.
Our comprehensive service offers full diagnostic and treatment options for children with sleep disorders. We also care for children on non-invasive ventilation (NIV) such as CPAP and BiPAP, including those who require full ventilation support via tracheostomy.
Main duties of the job
This role provides a secure opportunity to employ and develop a solid understanding of Sleep physiology whilst learning the necessary skills required to becoming a key and valued member of the team. A willingness to learn and progress through our service will prove critical to any successful applicant.
The band 6 post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team towards the diagnosis and treatment of paediatric respiratory and sleep disorders and contribute to and maintain excellent standards of patient care and clinical practice.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Clinical Physiology or equivalent science-related subject
- A-STEP or equivalent
- RPSGT
Desirable
- ARTP Qualification
- Registered on RCCP voluntary register or working towards registration.
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience as a Band 5 Sleep Physiologist
- Significant experience of clinical contact with patients and/or the public
- Experience with paediatric patients and/or children
- Relevant experience in teaching and mentoring junior/student healthcare scientists and other healthcare professionals the principles and practicalities of basic and some advance sleep medicine assessments.
- Previous experience of sleep investigations and interventions such as CPAP/BiPAP, NIV initiation and titration
Desirable
- Experience of performing physiological measurements on Paediatric patients
- Experience of delivering education or instruction to individuals and/or groups.
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft windows applications such as word and excel.
- Good basic knowledge of sleep/respiratory disorders, interventions, and physiological procedures
- Ability to work independently within established policies and procedures. Working without direct supervision.
- Able to work shifts, including night, late shifts and/or weekend duties according to roster.
- Ability to use analytical skills to accurately review data.
Skills
Essential
- Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good teamwork
- Good interpersonal skills. Seeks out further development and responsibilities
- Self -motivated and with the proven ability to motivate others.
- Accuracy & attention to detail
Desirable
- Able to seek advice when needed.
- Experience in/ability to adjust approach where behavioural, psychosocial, or other communicational barriers
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Clinical Physiology or equivalent science-related subject
- A-STEP or equivalent
- RPSGT
Desirable
- ARTP Qualification
- Registered on RCCP voluntary register or working towards registration.
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience as a Band 5 Sleep Physiologist
- Significant experience of clinical contact with patients and/or the public
- Experience with paediatric patients and/or children
- Relevant experience in teaching and mentoring junior/student healthcare scientists and other healthcare professionals the principles and practicalities of basic and some advance sleep medicine assessments.
- Previous experience of sleep investigations and interventions such as CPAP/BiPAP, NIV initiation and titration
Desirable
- Experience of performing physiological measurements on Paediatric patients
- Experience of delivering education or instruction to individuals and/or groups.
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft windows applications such as word and excel.
- Good basic knowledge of sleep/respiratory disorders, interventions, and physiological procedures
- Ability to work independently within established policies and procedures. Working without direct supervision.
- Able to work shifts, including night, late shifts and/or weekend duties according to roster.
- Ability to use analytical skills to accurately review data.
Skills
Essential
- Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good teamwork
- Good interpersonal skills. Seeks out further development and responsibilities
- Self -motivated and with the proven ability to motivate others.
- Accuracy & attention to detail
Desirable
- Able to seek advice when needed.
- Experience in/ability to adjust approach where behavioural, psychosocial, or other communicational barriers
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).
