Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for two Band 4 Associate Sleep Practitioners to join the Dorset Sleep Service which provides Sleep Diagnostics and CPAP Therapy for Dorset residents in partnership with the respiratory team at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust. The role is full-time during office hours; flexible working is available, and job-sharing would be considered.
Main duties of the job
The job will consist of issuing and downloading sleep study devices; monitoring a live database of CPAP patients' treatment and escalating any issues to senior staff; receiving and recording phone calls and emails from CPAP patients; setting out CPAP equipment for collection; and undertaking routine clinical and administrative duties such as cleaning equipment, updating patient records, and filing. Full training - including working towards nationally recognised professional qualifications - will be provided, with clear career progression pathways within the service.
We're looking for someone with 5 GCSEs including English and Maths and a Level 3 qualification (e.g. A-Level, AS-level, NVQ3, BTEC); with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate affectively with patients and colleagues; good IT skills in Microsoft Office and ability to learn to use specialist software; good attention to detail, organisation, and time management; and who is enthusiastic about providing excellent healthcare to a wide range of patients. Ideally applicants would have a background in healthcare and be familiar with the basics of sleep studies, Obstructive Sleep Apnoea, and CPAP therapy.
About us
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff
Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Dorset Sleep Service is a relatively new development started in Autumn 2023 which provides diagnostic sleep studies and CPAP treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea for Dorsets population of around 380,000 residents. We expect to be performing around 1,500 sleep studies a year and will be taking over the care of about 5,000 patients already on CPAP therapy; we expect this to rise to about 3,000 sleep studies a year and almost 8,000 CPAP patients over the next five years.
The team consists of Administrators, Sleep Practitioners at Associate, Practitioner, and Senior level, and a Head of Department, and will be overseen by Consultants in Respiratory Medicine. We will be open mostly during office hours, with potential scope for early starts/late ends and weekends to support Flexible Working (we have no plans for night shifts yet). The department will be based initially at Vespasian House in Dorchester, with plans to expand to additional sites over the coming years.
You will be coming into a fresh service and will be an integral part of creating responsive and effective procedures; we value innovation and new ways of thinking to solve problems. We aim to create a diverse, inclusive, and supportive environment where everyone colleagues and patients alike are treated with respect and consideration.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Dorset Sleep Service is a relatively new development started in Autumn 2023 which provides diagnostic sleep studies and CPAP treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea for Dorsets population of around 380,000 residents. We expect to be performing around 1,500 sleep studies a year and will be taking over the care of about 5,000 patients already on CPAP therapy; we expect this to rise to about 3,000 sleep studies a year and almost 8,000 CPAP patients over the next five years.
The team consists of Administrators, Sleep Practitioners at Associate, Practitioner, and Senior level, and a Head of Department, and will be overseen by Consultants in Respiratory Medicine. We will be open mostly during office hours, with potential scope for early starts/late ends and weekends to support Flexible Working (we have no plans for night shifts yet). The department will be based initially at Vespasian House in Dorchester, with plans to expand to additional sites over the coming years.
You will be coming into a fresh service and will be an integral part of creating responsive and effective procedures; we value innovation and new ways of thinking to solve problems. We aim to create a diverse, inclusive, and supportive environment where everyone colleagues and patients alike are treated with respect and consideration.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
- 5 GCSEs including English and Maths
- 1 level 3 qualification (A-Level, AS-Level, NVQ3, BTEC, etc)
Desirable
- Basic Life Support Training
- 1 level 5 qualification (DipHE, foundation degree, HND, etc) or suitable workplace experience
- Healthcare, Science or Technology qualifications
- ARTP Pulse Oximetry & Polygraphy Certificate
- ARTP Associate CPAP Practitioner Certificate
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Basic understanding of sleep studies, OSA, and CPAP therapy
- Experience of working in a respiratory, sleep medicine, or ventilation service
- Excellent IT skills and proficiency in the of the Microsoft Office Suite of Applications
Desirable
- Familiar with sleep study and/or CPAP equipment
- Familiar with sleep study and/or CPAP software
- Experience in customer service
- Experience of stock control
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Holds or willing to work towards gaining required professional qualifications
- Able to adapt communication approach to suit situation
- Good organisation and attention to detail
- Able to prioritise own workload
- Able to travel to work at other sites across Dorset
Desirable
- Good fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination
- Innovative and creative approach to problem solving
- Able to apply learning and experience to new situations
- Enthusiastic about developing a new service
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
- 5 GCSEs including English and Maths
- 1 level 3 qualification (A-Level, AS-Level, NVQ3, BTEC, etc)
Desirable
- Basic Life Support Training
- 1 level 5 qualification (DipHE, foundation degree, HND, etc) or suitable workplace experience
- Healthcare, Science or Technology qualifications
- ARTP Pulse Oximetry & Polygraphy Certificate
- ARTP Associate CPAP Practitioner Certificate
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Basic understanding of sleep studies, OSA, and CPAP therapy
- Experience of working in a respiratory, sleep medicine, or ventilation service
- Excellent IT skills and proficiency in the of the Microsoft Office Suite of Applications
Desirable
- Familiar with sleep study and/or CPAP equipment
- Familiar with sleep study and/or CPAP software
- Experience in customer service
- Experience of stock control
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Holds or willing to work towards gaining required professional qualifications
- Able to adapt communication approach to suit situation
- Good organisation and attention to detail
- Able to prioritise own workload
- Able to travel to work at other sites across Dorset
Desirable
- Good fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination
- Innovative and creative approach to problem solving
- Able to apply learning and experience to new situations
- Enthusiastic about developing a new service
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.
