Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Responsibilities
The Assistant Sleep Physiologist post is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to start or develop their career in healthcare science. We are responsible for a large sleep ventilation service, diagnosing sleep conditions and treating them, and you could be part of that journey.
The successful candidate will support the Sleep Physiology Team and Consultants in delivering an efficient service to our patients, within inpatient and outpatient settings. You will participate in the care of patients attending the service for diagnostic sleep testing and will offer continuous support, advice and follow up of patients on long term CPAP therapy. You will also help manage our patient support line, assist with effective stock management, maintenance of equipment and consumables used within the adult sleep service. You will work collaboratively and co-operatively with other colleagues on a day-to-day basis, to meet patient and service needs. The successful applicant will be organised, reliable, proactive and work flexibly. A keen eye for detail and accuracy is also required. You will be based at Lymington New Forest Hospital. This role will include the need to support cover for our overnight sleep studies conducted at Lymington hospital.
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
* 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) grade A-C, or grade 4-9 including English and Maths
* NVQ 3 in appropriate health care module or equivalent education and training or experience
* Experience of working with the public
* Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary/multi-skilled team
* Good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to communicate with a wide range of healthcare staff and patients
* Ability to work across sites and be flexible to work evenings and weekends as required. This includes covering the night shift to support patients attending overnight sleep studies
* Ability to calmly handle situations dealing with upset or distressed patients
Desirable criteria
* Experience of working in the NHS
* Experience working in a sleep/respiratory department
* General knowledge of obstructive sleep apnoea and or CPAP therapy
Trust Values
* Patient First
* Always Improving
* Working Together
We are committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible and to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued and safe to contribute.
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