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University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Healthcare
    Facilities Management
  • Leicester

AI generated summary

  • You need relevant qualifications, strong communication skills, ability to work late shifts, maintain sleep equipment, and interact professionally with patients and their families.
  • You will support the sleep team, interact with patients, manage sleep study equipment, maintain cleanliness, and assist with overnight testing while developing skills in the clinical setting.

Requirements

  • - qualifications as per the person specification
  • - evidence of these qualifications if successful
  • - ability to interact in a professional capacity with patients and other health care professionals
  • - effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • - develop and maintain knowledge, skills and competencies as an Assistant Sleep Technician
  • - ability to work some late shifts
  • - responsibility for cleaning and maintaining HSS/PSG/MSLT equipment as per departmental guidelines
  • - ability to work closely with patients and their relatives on a day to day basis

Responsibilities

  • The role will include providing essential administrative and technical support to the sleep team which includes: Sleep consultants, the Consultant Physiologist, the Senior Sleep Physiologists and Sleep Physiologists.
  • The post holder will be required to interact in a professional capacity with patients and other health care professionals, responding to questions and queries about Home Sleep Study (HSS) equipment and services.
  • In addition the post holder will develop and maintain knowledge, skills and competencies as an Assistant Sleep Technician within a specific clinical setting.
  • Full training and support will be provided including induction time and a comprehensive competency package. The post holder will be expected to be signed off on all core competencies within 4 weeks of starting new role.
  • Please be aware that the successful candidate will be required to work some late shifts will be necessary as part of the role due to the need to set up patients for overnight PSG testing - this takes place once per week, though on occasion this may be completed twice in a week.
  • Our Commitment is to support your journey to proficiency in administering HSS Equipment (WatchPAT/Actigraphy/Oximetry) and wiring up overnight Polysomnography (PSG) and Daytime Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT) patients as per the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and European Sleep Research Society (ESRS) guidelines
  • You will be responsible for the HSS/PSG/MSLT equipment and will be required to clean and maintain the equipment as per departmental guidelines
  • You will be working closely with patients and their relatives on a day to day basis, therefore effective communication and interpersonal skills are crucial to this role.
  • You will become part of a talented, experienced and passionate team of people, committed to providing high quality care and treatment to our patients.

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of the Assistant Sleep Physiologist?

The primary responsibilities include providing administrative and technical support to the sleep team, interacting with patients and healthcare professionals regarding Home Sleep Study equipment and services, and maintaining knowledge and skills as an Assistant Sleep Technician.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates must have the required qualifications as per the person specification, and they will need to produce evidence of these qualifications if successful.

Will I receive training for this role?

Yes, full training and support will be provided, including an induction period and a comprehensive competency package to ensure proficiency in administering HSS Equipment and conducting PSG and MSLT tests.

Is working late shifts a requirement for this position?

Yes, the successful candidate will be required to work some late shifts to set up patients for overnight PSG testing, which occurs once a week and occasionally twice a week.

What skills are essential for the Assistant Sleep Physiologist role?

Effective communication and interpersonal skills are crucial, as the post holder will interact with patients and their relatives on a daily basis.

How does the organization support health equality?

The organization is committed to embedding health equality in all their actions and taking active steps to reduce avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, in partnership with communities.

Who can I contact for further details about the position?

For further details or to arrange informal visits, you can contact Somaya Turk, Senior Sleep Physiologist, at somaya.turk@nhs.net or by telephone at 01162584613, or Sian Durkin, Matron for Sleep Medicine, at sian.durkin@nhs.net.

What is the culture like at the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust?

The culture is one of compassion, pride, inclusion, and teamwork, as they strive to provide high-quality care and be a great place to work while focusing on partnerships, research, and education excellence.

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University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

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Mission & Purpose

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust provides a wide range of acute and specialist healthcare services across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland. Their ultimate mission is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care, advancing health and improving patient outcomes through excellent service and innovative practices. Their purpose is to offer accessible, comprehensive medical care, ensuring the well-being and health of their community.