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Assistant Sleep Technologist

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

The closing date is 03 December 2024

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for the post of Assistant Sleep Technologist. We are currently looking for enthusiastic, hard working individual to join this friendly busy team. You will receive training in setting up the equipment for diagnostic testing and therapy sessions including Oximetry Studies.

Most of the practical training will be given in the department and will include Respiratory Sleep Studies, Continuous Positive Airways Pressure ventilation (CPAP), Paediatric Oximetry studies and mask fitting. You will be trained to participate in Follow-up clinics for patients on therapy and you will be required to attend various workshop sessions and other courses to obtain certificates of competence.

You may be required to participate in night shift if required, although this has not been implemented at the present time.

This is an opportunity to work in the fascinating area of Sleep Medicine and be part of a growing and important vocational profession, within the NHS.

Uniform is supplied.

Hours Monday - Friday

Main duties of the job

To perform a range of diagnostic tests & procedures bothsupervised & unsupervised and assist with the day to day runningof the Sleep Laboratory including compliance monitoring and Datacollection with on the job training and assessment.

About us

We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work

We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

Date posted

19 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

14 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

374-LVB2011

Job locations

Conquest Hospital

The Ridge

St Leonards on sea

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

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

Desirable

  • Interest and desire to learn and commitment to ongoing training and development.

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of dealing with public and or patients

Desirable

  • Experience in healthcare environment
  • Experience of working in a hospital clinical setting
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

  • Interest and desire to learn and commitment to ongoing training and development.

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of dealing with public and or patients

Desirable

  • Experience in healthcare environment
  • Experience of working in a hospital clinical setting

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 Hospital

The Ridge

St Leonards on sea

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 Hospital

The Ridge

St Leonards on sea

TN37 7RD


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Sleep Technologist & Department manager

Terri Whiteman

teresa.whiteman@nhs.net

03001314606

Date posted

19 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

14 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

374-LVB2011

Job locations

Conquest Hospital

The Ridge

St Leonards on sea

TN37 7RD


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