Job summary
An exciting opportunity is available for a respiratory and sleep physiologist to join our Sleep Physiology team at Queen Victoria Hospital.
The post holder will be expected to work as part of the Sleep Disorder Centre team to develop and expand the service. Support the existing departmental activity including overnight polysomnography (PSG), Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of wakefulness Test (MWT), Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy, oximetry, WatchaPAT and actigraphy studies.
The post holder will be expected to support and manage patients on CPAP therapy, by conducting face to face and video consultations. This includes patients with OSA and OHS.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a Senior Sleep Physiologist with experience in full and limited polysomnography and analysis of full PSG's as well as experience in CPAP titration and review clinics who has enthusiasm for a career in Sleep and to support the development and expansion of the service.
We are passionate about training and development of our team and in service improvement around patient - centred care. The post holder will be expected to participate in the management of the staff including annual appraisals, performance management and induction of new staff.
Please refer to job description document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role.
The post holder will be expected to act as Night Lead during overnight shifts. The post holder will be expected to work on average two nights per week.
About us
Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.
A centre of excellence, with an international reputation for pioneering advanced techniques and treatments. Everything we do is informed by our passion for providing the highest quality care and the best clinical outcomes.
At QVH we are proud of our achievements and our specialist services continue to record excellent clinical outcomes for patients. We regularly receive excellent results from patient satisfaction surveys and on average 98% of inpatients say they would recommend the hospital to their family or friends.
Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work as part of the Sleep Disorder Centre team to develop and expand the service. Support the existing departmental activity including overnight polysomnography (PSG), Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of wakefulness Test (MWT), Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy, oximetry, WatchaPAT and actigraphy studies.
- Carry out overnight full and limited cardio-respiratory polysomnography on patients with a range of sleep disorders including sleep disordered breathing, REM and non-REMparasomnias, sleep movement disorders, nocturnal epilepsy and insomnia.
- Analyse, interpret and report on respiratory and full PSG data, home oximetry, WatchPAT and actigraphy, and liaise with consultants, GPs, other healthcare professionals and patients on diagnosis, results of studies and treatment plans.
- Initiate CPAP and NIV therapy and provide ongoing support for patients, reviewing and adjusting treatment as necessary.
- Participate in the management of the staff including annual appraisals, performance management and induction of new staff.
- Assist with the training and mentoring of the staff in order to develop the expertise within the team in line with departmental objectives. Contribute to the business planning process for development and expansion of the service.
- Work collaboratively and cooperatively with others to meet the needs of the patient and provide best possible care.
- The post holder will be required to work different shifts including night and twilight patterns.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work as part of the Sleep Disorder Centre team to develop and expand the service. Support the existing departmental activity including overnight polysomnography (PSG), Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of wakefulness Test (MWT), Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy, oximetry, WatchaPAT and actigraphy studies.
- Carry out overnight full and limited cardio-respiratory polysomnography on patients with a range of sleep disorders including sleep disordered breathing, REM and non-REMparasomnias, sleep movement disorders, nocturnal epilepsy and insomnia.
- Analyse, interpret and report on respiratory and full PSG data, home oximetry, WatchPAT and actigraphy, and liaise with consultants, GPs, other healthcare professionals and patients on diagnosis, results of studies and treatment plans.
- Initiate CPAP and NIV therapy and provide ongoing support for patients, reviewing and adjusting treatment as necessary.
- Participate in the management of the staff including annual appraisals, performance management and induction of new staff.
- Assist with the training and mentoring of the staff in order to develop the expertise within the team in line with departmental objectives. Contribute to the business planning process for development and expansion of the service.
- Work collaboratively and cooperatively with others to meet the needs of the patient and provide best possible care.
- The post holder will be required to work different shifts including night and twilight patterns.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in clinical physiology or equivalent
- Able to demonstrate specialist knowledge within this field through practical experience
Desirable
- MSc in clinical physiology or equivalent specialist experience and knowledge of advanced procedures
Skills
Essential
- Full polysomnography scoring
- Ability to analyse and interpret highly complex data
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of delivering front-line patient care within NHS or other healthcare provider
- Experience in managing a team
Desirable
- Experience in performing full and respiratory polysomnography (PSG), analysing results and producing reports
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in clinical physiology or equivalent
- Able to demonstrate specialist knowledge within this field through practical experience
Desirable
- MSc in clinical physiology or equivalent specialist experience and knowledge of advanced procedures
Skills
Essential
- Full polysomnography scoring
- Ability to analyse and interpret highly complex data
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of delivering front-line patient care within NHS or other healthcare provider
- Experience in managing a team
Desirable
- Experience in performing full and respiratory polysomnography (PSG), analysing results and producing reports
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
