East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Assistant Sleep Technologist and Administration

The closing date is 23 April 2026

Job summary

To perform a range of diagnostic tests & procedures both supervised & unsupervised and assist with the day to day running of the Sleep Laboratory including compliance monitoring and Data collection with on-the-job training and assessment. To undertake a range of administrative / relevant duties for the sleep studies department.

Main duties of the job

  • Set up, calibrate, and maintain sleep study, CPAP, and diagnostic equipment.
  • Perform inpatient, sleep lab, and domiciliary sleep studies, including paediatric oximetry.
  • Collate and print sleep study data for consultant review.
  • Assist with CPAP initiation, maintenance, repair, and patient follow-up clinics.
  • Clean and prepare sensors, test equipment, and download/store diagnostic and compliance data.
  • Maintain and update clinic databases and make appointments as needed.
  • Participate in departmental audits, surveys, and clinical trials.
  • Monitor stock, report equipment faults, and support service development and training requirements.
  • Adhere to Trust policies, complete mandatory training, and engage in appraisal and CPD processes.
  • Take part in shift rotas, including nights and weekends, with patterns subject to change.
  • Perform other appropriate duties as required by the line manager.

About us

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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Details

Date posted

09 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

374-LLCG0626

Job locations

CONQUEST

The Ridge

Hastings

TN37 7RD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good general literacy and numeracy skills - English and Maths GCSE or equivalent
  • Science based qualification or other science based qualification
  • NVQ2 in care / relevant subject or equivalent level of knowledge and experience

Desirable

  • An interest in obtaining or working towards NVQ Sleep Competencies.

Experience

Essential

  • Confident in dealing with the public and or patients
  • Previous experience of working as part of a team

Desirable

  • Nursing Auxiliary or other Healthcare Assistance experience.

Skills

Essential

  • Good communication skills both verbal and non verbal
  • Good keyboard and IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office - Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Ability to take instruction and be self-motivated.
  • Good organisational skills

Desirable

  • Has worked in a medical environment before dealing with patients or public.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good general literacy and numeracy skills - English and Maths GCSE or equivalent
  • Science based qualification or other science based qualification
  • NVQ2 in care / relevant subject or equivalent level of knowledge and experience

Desirable

  • An interest in obtaining or working towards NVQ Sleep Competencies.

Experience

Essential

  • Confident in dealing with the public and or patients
  • Previous experience of working as part of a team

Desirable

  • Nursing Auxiliary or other Healthcare Assistance experience.

Skills

Essential

  • Good communication skills both verbal and non verbal
  • Good keyboard and IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office - Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Ability to take instruction and be self-motivated.
  • Good organisational skills

Desirable

  • Has worked in a medical environment before dealing with patients or public.

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

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

CONQUEST

The Ridge

Hastings

TN37 7RD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

CONQUEST

The Ridge

Hastings

TN37 7RD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Lead Technologist

Judi Elliott

Judith.elliott2@nhs.net

03001314606

Details

Date posted

09 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

374-LLCG0626

Job locations

CONQUEST

The Ridge

Hastings

TN37 7RD


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