Job summary
The Bristol Sleep Unit is a thriving outpatient facility for the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory sleep disorders, delivering a range of sleep tests, including overnight studies and therapy sessions. The Sleep Unit forms part of the Respiratory Medicine Department at the Bristol Royal Infirmary. The postholder may occasionally need to be work from a different clinical setting, such as South Bristol Community Hospital.
We are looking for a caring individual to help assist the Sleep Unit team deliver daytime clinical support to its many patients. As part of this busy and dynamic department you will be required to work within the team, supporting the service. This role will hold some responsibility for stock ordering via EROS as well as being able to undertake diagnostic testing such as overnight oximetry, issuing Sentec devices, watchPAT and Polygraphy studies.
The role also involve CPAP download on device software, mask fitting, CPAP problems appointments, CPAP reviews, CPAP set ups, admin tasks and troubleshooting CPAP queries and supporting patients on the phone and emails as well carrying out clinical.
You should have the ability to work flexibly, be able to work using your own initiative and enjoy working as part of a team. A keen eye for detail and accuracy is also required. Previous experience of working in a healthcare environment is essential.
Main duties of the job
- To work as an important member of the Multidisciplinary Team within UHBW, providing support to patients (both inpatients and outpatients), and their families.
- Undertake and perform simple interpretation of a range of diagnostics and assessments in sleep studies.
- Support the implementation of treatment plans and ongoing monitoring of CPAP treatment.
- Ensure patients undergoing trials of CPAP are able to achieve a high level of use and adherence by troubleshooting mask fitting, mask leak or any other problems reported. Replace consumables if needed.
- Communicate basic interpretation of results to the appropriate healthcare professional.
- Support provision of the telephone support line and emails for the Home CPAP service.
- Triage urgency of calls and action requests following agreed protocols.
- Ensure accuracy of clinical information on Careflow by liaising with administrative staff.
- Perform simple initial and ongoing downloading, interpretation and set up on a range of diagnostic assessments including:
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) grade A-C including English and Mathematics
- NVQ3 or equivalent in relevant subject
Desirable
- ARTP or equivalent certificates in sleep or respiratory diagnostic and therapeutic treatment or working towards
- Customer Service Training
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to work autonomously with knowledge of limitations, seeking advice where appropriate
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work as a part of a team
- Ability to cope with emotional issues presented in the course of work, and to support others
- Ability to participate in frequent light to moderate physical effort. (moving patients in wheelchairs), frequent standing, kneeling or sitting in a restricted position.
- Ability to problem solve
- Flexibility, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service
- Able to deal with exposure to bodily fluids (urine, sputum)
- Awareness of current changes in the NHS
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Experience of working with the general public, including vulnerable adults patients/relatives in sensitive situations
- Use of computers, including Microsoft Office
- Experience of working with a multidisciplinary/multi-skilled team
- Experience of working in a clinical environment
- Knowledge of CPAP
Desirable
- Experience of stock management and ordering
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) grade A-C including English and Mathematics
- NVQ3 or equivalent in relevant subject
Desirable
- ARTP or equivalent certificates in sleep or respiratory diagnostic and therapeutic treatment or working towards
- Customer Service Training
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to work autonomously with knowledge of limitations, seeking advice where appropriate
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work as a part of a team
- Ability to cope with emotional issues presented in the course of work, and to support others
- Ability to participate in frequent light to moderate physical effort. (moving patients in wheelchairs), frequent standing, kneeling or sitting in a restricted position.
- Ability to problem solve
- Flexibility, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service
- Able to deal with exposure to bodily fluids (urine, sputum)
- Awareness of current changes in the NHS
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Experience of working with the general public, including vulnerable adults patients/relatives in sensitive situations
- Use of computers, including Microsoft Office
- Experience of working with a multidisciplinary/multi-skilled team
- Experience of working in a clinical environment
- Knowledge of CPAP
Desirable
- Experience of stock management and ordering
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
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
