Job summary
This is an overnight role, setting up and monitoring patients attending overnight sleep studies with management responsibilities. Work closely with Senior Physiology staff and liaise with medical and admin colleagues. Patients attend for limited Polygraphy and Full Polysomnography studies, can be on Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) or Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV). Responsible for monitoring patients overnight and at times collaborate with carers or relatives, admin tasks, other clinical duties, communicating with patients, clinical and non-clinical staff members. The service manages 9, 000 CPAP patients.
The role is 3 nights Monday - Friday core hours 8:00pm-7:30am and 1 shift 4.5 hours during the day.
Required to attend occasional day shift for training or supporting day service, adequate notice of shift change given in advance. The role is based at the BRI but there may be a requirement to work at other locations at times (e.g. South Bristol Community Hospital). At times you may be working alone, this has undergone a risk assessment and will be limited wherever possible.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for up to three patients within the Sleep Unit throughout the night, including patients with:
Suspected and diagnosed obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA)
Treatment of OSA and follow-up assessments using auto-adapting or fixed pressure CPAP
Proven nocturnal ventilator failure requiring follow-up assessment of Non-invasive Ventilation (NIV)
Other sleep disorders from the International Classification of Sleep Disorders (ICSD) including Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (PLMD) or Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS), Disorders of Excessive Sleepiness, Snoring, Narcolepsy or Parasomnias
To ensure all recording systems for Full Polysomnography recordings are calibrated, working and maintained to allow analysis of subtle changes to a number of signals including EEG, EMG, ECG, EOG, SpO2 and breathing patterns.
Set up Semi Polysomnography, perform calibrations and maintain equipment and signals throughout the night.
Monitor the video recordings noting any unusual events or signal problems during the night.
Measure patient height and weight
Ensure patients undergoing trials of CPAP or NIV 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.
Work closely with the senior Physiology team to support management and efficient running of the night service.
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, or grade 4-9 including English and Maths
Desirable
- NVQ3, or equivalent, in a relevant subject
- Customer Service training
Aptitudes
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Awareness of professional responsibilities to self and others
- Able to communicate with a wide range of people from patients to healthcare professionals
- Innovative and participates with practice and policy changes
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to work autonomously with knowledge of limitations, seeking advice where appropriate
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to problem solve
- Flexibility, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service
- 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
- 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
Desirable
- knowledge of CPAP or overnight sleep studies
- Experience of stock management and ordering
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) grade A-C, or grade 4-9 including English and Maths
Desirable
- NVQ3, or equivalent, in a relevant subject
- Customer Service training
Aptitudes
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Awareness of professional responsibilities to self and others
- Able to communicate with a wide range of people from patients to healthcare professionals
- Innovative and participates with practice and policy changes
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to work autonomously with knowledge of limitations, seeking advice where appropriate
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to problem solve
- Flexibility, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service
- 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
- 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
Desirable
- knowledge of CPAP or overnight sleep studies
- 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)
