Job summary
The sleep service at Homerton Healthcare NHS Trust provides comprehensive diagnostic testing for a range respiratory as well as the provision and follow-up of patients on CPAP and NIV.
The post- holder will play a key role in the smooth running of sleep diagnostics, setting up and downloading home sleep study equipment, monitoring in-hospital overnight studies and maintaining diagnostic equipment.
As part of the wider respiratory physiology department, the role also involves a rotation into the lung function department. You will contribute to discussions on service development and strategic planning and assisting with integrated care pathways in the local community.
***This advert may close early, subject to high application numbers***
Main duties of the job
- To assist in the efficient delivery of the sleep diagnostics service by ensuring timely and accurate download, cleaning and set-up of home and I/P sleep study equipment
- Acquisition of high quality physiological data including continuous overnight monitoring of sleep patients
- After training, able to perform routine troubleshooting and recognise and respond to common artefacts in sleep recordings.
- Preparation and technical hook of patients for a range of respiratory sleep investigations according to established standards
- After training, perform a range of basic lung function measurements and assist with more complex investigations
- To provide support to patients as required during their time in the department
- To promote good practice in control of infection
- To assist with routine administrative issues such as booking follow-up appointments
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
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 on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
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 on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Healthcare Science or equivalent
- Appropriate NVQ 3/diploma or equivalent
- Good computer literacy skills
Desirable
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Planning and organisation of a number of activities including own duties and patient scheduling
- Attention to detail throughout patient testing
- Overcome barriers such as language and disability to gain full understanding
- Ability to communicate effectively to hostile or highly emotional patients
- Use of persuasive, motivational skills with empathy and re-assurance skills
- This role operates on a shift basis and includes a combination of day, evening, night and weekend shifts
- The post holder will be expected to work both social and unsocial hours in line with service needs
Desirable
- Previous experience of capillary +/- arterial blood gas sampling
- Ability to work with healthcare databases and data input
Experience
Essential
- Practical experience of working in a sleep and /or respiratory service
- Previous relevant experience of working in the NHS
Desirable
- Specialist knowledge across a range of procedures within respiratory physiology
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge of a range of routine and non-routine healthcare science duties
- Basic knowledge of role requirements
- Basic knowledge of common sleep pathologies
- Basic knowledge of common therapy options for sleep related breathing disorders
Desirable
- EPR knowledge
- Knowledge of NHS performance requirements
- Knowledge/performance of clinical audit and research
Trust Values, Equal Opportunities & Other Requirements
Essential
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
- Commitment and adherence to equality, diversity and inclusion
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Healthcare Science or equivalent
- Appropriate NVQ 3/diploma or equivalent
- Good computer literacy skills
Desirable
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Planning and organisation of a number of activities including own duties and patient scheduling
- Attention to detail throughout patient testing
- Overcome barriers such as language and disability to gain full understanding
- Ability to communicate effectively to hostile or highly emotional patients
- Use of persuasive, motivational skills with empathy and re-assurance skills
- This role operates on a shift basis and includes a combination of day, evening, night and weekend shifts
- The post holder will be expected to work both social and unsocial hours in line with service needs
Desirable
- Previous experience of capillary +/- arterial blood gas sampling
- Ability to work with healthcare databases and data input
Experience
Essential
- Practical experience of working in a sleep and /or respiratory service
- Previous relevant experience of working in the NHS
Desirable
- Specialist knowledge across a range of procedures within respiratory physiology
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge of a range of routine and non-routine healthcare science duties
- Basic knowledge of role requirements
- Basic knowledge of common sleep pathologies
- Basic knowledge of common therapy options for sleep related breathing disorders
Desirable
- EPR knowledge
- Knowledge of NHS performance requirements
- Knowledge/performance of clinical audit and research
Trust Values, Equal Opportunities & Other Requirements
Essential
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
- Commitment and adherence to equality, diversity and inclusion
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).
