Overview
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and enthusiastic band 6 Clinical Physiologist / Scientist to join the Liverpool Sleep and Ventilation Service.
There are two roles available;
1.0WTE (37.5 hours) 4 days a week.
0.8WTE (30 hours) 3 days a week.
You will use your determination and compassion to care to manage patients throughout their journey from referral, diagnosis, selection of appropriate treatment pathway, holistic assessments, through to long term care and support for those patients who require ventilatory support. This will include reviewing patients in the outpatient and inpatient setting, via telephone or face to face who present with a variety of sleep related disorders.
The Sleep physiologist / Scientist will be expected to manage their workload and work closely within the specialist Sleep MDT.
Full training will be provided in house for any applicants that lack depth of specialist sleep experience. Annex 21 route is available with the expectation that all training competencies will be completed within.
0 - 2 months for Respiratory Polygraphy and Actigraphy.
0 - 6 months to include PSG setups, PSG reporting, MSLT/MWT.
On completion of in-house training, it will be expected that successful candidates will complete the PgCert in Sleep Medicine.
Main duties of the job
Knowledge and/or management of individuals with sleep related disorders is essential. The role will include care of patients with both breathing related sleep disorders such as obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) or obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) and non-breathing related sleep disorders such as Narcolepsy, REM behaviour disorders and circadian rhythm disorders.
Thorough history taking is essential, with the ability to perform appropriate clinical examination. Review patients, set them up with CPAP therapy, review efficacy of this therapy & identify further testing if required. Patients with OSA or OHS may be of a high clinical risk and the physiologist / scientist should identify deterioration, can escalate care when needed and be able to perform and interpret Arterial Blood gases.
To perform, analyse, interpret and produce reports on basic (Oximetry, Polygraphy, Actigraphy) and advanced sleep studies (PSG, MSLT, MWT).
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.
Details
Date posted: 10 October 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year Per Annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 287-AMED-204-25
Job locations: Aintree University Hospital, Liverpool, L9 7AL
Job responsibilities
Perform a wide range of specialist sleep tests and assessments within the sleep service. Plan, implement and evaluate care delivery using advanced clinical knowledge and clinical skills.
Assist with service development and service improvement objectives.
Assist with the delivery of all Staff development and educational needs in all levels of learners (2, 4, 6). This includes coordination of trainee placements and assessment of competency.
Contribute towards a multi-professional approach in the management of patients within the specialist area, especially in relation to ongoing care needs and discharge arrangements.
Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers / relatives.
Support patients and their families and ensure that they receive the required information to enable them to self-manage, lead or participate in their care delivery.
Recognise changes in patients condition that require the intervention of others and refer on as appropriate.
To support, assist and encourage the multi-disciplinary team in resolving patient problems, by the provision of new and innovative models of case management.
To provide specialist input and support to all members of the Sleep MDT to contribute to the service, in the delivery of high standards of patient care.
Person specification and qualifications
Essential qualifications: Degree in Clinical Physiology/RGN/or equivalent; Registered RCCP/NMC; Part I & II Professional Exams; Post registration qualification in Specialist areas/equivalent (as applicable); Assessor Qualification
Essential experience: Documented evidence of effective clinical practice & specialist Technical Knowledge; Experience as a registered Respiratory Physiologist/RGN covering routine and advanced procedures; Experience in Technician/Nurse Led CPAP compliance clinics; Experience of supervising staff
Essential knowledge: Knowledge of professional and NHS issues and policy relating to specialist area
Essential skills: Participate in service development and implementation of change; Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of various level of understanding; Ability to communicate unpleasant/sensitive information to patients in a variety of settings; Ability to motivate patients to perform procedures to required standards; Able to present written information in a logical manner; Able to analyse complex data and provide written reports; Competency in full PSG acquisition & analysis; Intermediate IT skills; Able to manage work autonomously; Able to present information to professional groups; Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationship with colleagues in the health care setting; To advise & liaise with patients regarding health promotion & long term care, using medical knowledge & experience
Other: Assertive
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Aintree University Hospital
Liverpool
L9 7AL
Employer's website
https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/
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