Job summary
Are you passionate about patient care? Do you work well in a fast paced environment? If you've got what it takes to support our mission in delivering the best patient care in sleep medicine then we've got the opportunity for you!
The role will include providing essential administrative and technical support to the sleep team which includes: Sleep consultants, Consultant Tech , Senior Tech and Sleep Techs.
The post holder will be required to interact in a professional capacity with patients and other health care professionals, responding to questions and queries about Home Sleep Study (HSS) equipment and services.
In addition the post holder will develop and maintain knowledge, skills and competencies as an Assistant Sleep Technician within a specific clinical setting.
Full training and support will be provided including induction time and a comprehensive competency package. The post holder will be expected to be signed off on all core competencies within 4 weeks of starting new role.
Some late shifts will be necessary as part of the role due to overnight PSG set ups.
Please ensure you have the required qualifications as per the person specification as you will be required to produce evidence of these if successful.
Main duties of the job
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Our Commitment to you is to help you become proficient at administering HSS Equipment (Embletta/WatchPAT/Actigraphy/Oximeter) and wiring up overnight Polysomnography (PSG) and Daytime Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT) patients as per the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and European Sleep Research Society (ESRS) guidelines
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You will be responsible for the HSS/PSG/MSLT equipment and will be required to clean and maintain the equipment as per hospital and manufacturer's guidelines
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In addition to effective interpersonal skills, the post holder will need to be willing to learn new skills and work on a variety of tasks across the team.
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You will become part of a talented, experienced and passionate team of people, committed to providing the best care and treatment to our patients.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Downloading HSS, checking them for accuracy (AASM/ESRS guidelines) in a timely manner, ensuring that the equipment is returned and cleaned as per hospital/manufactures recommendation. Changing faulty consumables as required
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Initiates Actigraphy studies as per Consultant Technologist/ Sleep Consultants request. Utilizing effective communication skills to assist the patient utilizing the device, instructing them in the documentation required while wearing the device.
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Cleans the Actigraphy devices as per hospital/manufacturer and hospital after patient use. Down loading patient data, and formatting the appropriate report for the Consultants review. Prepares the Actigraphy device making it ready for the next patients use.
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Documents HSS patient details and equipment as per department guidelines, ensuring preservation of patient studies and addressing any equipment issues.
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Completes Patient Observations, Wire-Up, performs patient Bio - Calibrations prior to patients PSG/MSLT.
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Responsible for maintaining, cleaning, and sterilizing of EEG electrodes, and the PSG/MSLT equipment for overnight and daytime tests.
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Takes responsibility for the undertaking of mandatory training (HELM) and updates, as required.
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Takes responsibility in collaboration with line manager within the Appraisal/Personal Development Planning (PDP) process for identifying own learning and development needs within the Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF).
please see job description/person specification for further details on the role
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
Downloading HSS, checking them for accuracy (AASM/ESRS guidelines) in a timely manner, ensuring that the equipment is returned and cleaned as per hospital/manufactures recommendation. Changing faulty consumables as required
-
Initiates Actigraphy studies as per Consultant Technologist/ Sleep Consultants request. Utilizing effective communication skills to assist the patient utilizing the device, instructing them in the documentation required while wearing the device.
-
Cleans the Actigraphy devices as per hospital/manufacturer and hospital after patient use. Down loading patient data, and formatting the appropriate report for the Consultants review. Prepares the Actigraphy device making it ready for the next patients use.
-
Documents HSS patient details and equipment as per department guidelines, ensuring preservation of patient studies and addressing any equipment issues.
-
Completes Patient Observations, Wire-Up, performs patient Bio - Calibrations prior to patients PSG/MSLT.
-
Responsible for maintaining, cleaning, and sterilizing of EEG electrodes, and the PSG/MSLT equipment for overnight and daytime tests.
-
Takes responsibility for the undertaking of mandatory training (HELM) and updates, as required.
-
Takes responsibility in collaboration with line manager within the Appraisal/Personal Development Planning (PDP) process for identifying own learning and development needs within the Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF).
please see job description/person specification for further details on the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSE's grades A-C including Maths, English and Science (or equivalent)
- Good verbal and written skills
- Demonstrate commitment to further learning and personal development.
Desirable
- IT Skills (Microsoft: Word, Excel, Outlook, and Data Base)
- Knowledge of Human Anatomy and Physiology
Experience
Essential
- At least 12 months of experience within a health care environment.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with the general public
planning and organisational skills
Essential
- Flexible approach to meet the needs of the service.
- Ability to work early or late shifts and travel across site if required
- Prioritise and manage own tasks and workload
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Recognize role boundaries, and work within remit
- Recognize and challenge poor procedure.
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Demonstrate behavior's consistent with the Trust Values an Behaviors
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstrate a commitment to and understand the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
Desirable
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
Specific to the Role
Essential
- Manually Dextrous
- Good Attendance Record
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSE's grades A-C including Maths, English and Science (or equivalent)
- Good verbal and written skills
- Demonstrate commitment to further learning and personal development.
Desirable
- IT Skills (Microsoft: Word, Excel, Outlook, and Data Base)
- Knowledge of Human Anatomy and Physiology
Experience
Essential
- At least 12 months of experience within a health care environment.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with the general public
planning and organisational skills
Essential
- Flexible approach to meet the needs of the service.
- Ability to work early or late shifts and travel across site if required
- Prioritise and manage own tasks and workload
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Recognize role boundaries, and work within remit
- Recognize and challenge poor procedure.
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Demonstrate behavior's consistent with the Trust Values an Behaviors
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstrate a commitment to and understand the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
Desirable
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
Specific to the Role
Essential
- Manually Dextrous
- Good Attendance Record
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).
