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University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

5d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Science
    Healthcare
  • Leicester

AI generated summary

  • You should have a BSc in a relevant science, ideally be a band 5/6 sleep physiologist, and be willing to supervise and train others. Competencies must be signed off in 18-24 months.
  • You will conduct CPAP clinics, PSG, MSLT, and diagnostic tests, assist in service development, supervise trainees, and eventually support management duties upon achieving competencies.

Requirements

  • Ideally the post holder would be already working as a sleep physiologist at band 6 or band 5 with significant experience of working within a sleep laboratory.
  • To be considered, the post holder would need to hold a BSc in a relevant science subject or equivalent.
  • It is expected that the post holder should be signed off on core competencies 18 months from starting and all other competencies 24 months after starting in post.
  • The post holder will be required to supervise and train staff and students within the hospital and those visiting on clinical placement.
  • Once fully signed off on competencies, the post will be uplifted to a band 6 at which time the expectation would be that you would assist the senior physiologist in management duties such as appraisals, mentoring trainees and adopting the 'Tech in Charge' role.

Responsibilities

  • Within the sleep service we support a range of clinics including;
  • CPAP initiation
  • CPAP technical follow up clinics
  • Full Polysomnography (PSG)
  • Multiple sleep latency tests (MSLT)
  • Diagnostic tests such as;
  • Home sleep study tests (HSS)
  • WatchPAT (WPAT)
  • Oximetry
  • Actigraphy
  • The post holder will be trained in all of the above.
  • It is expected that the post holder should be signed off on core competencies 18 months from starting and all other competencies 24 months after starting in post.
  • In addition to the above, the post holder will be involved in helping to further develop the service provided, assisting in departmental standards of practice (SOP) and guidelines.
  • The post holder will also be required to supervise and train staff and students within the hospital and those visiting on clinical placement.
  • Once fully signed off on competencies, the post will be uplifted to a band 6 at which time the expectation would be that you would assist the senior physiologist in management duties such as appraisals, mentoring trainees and adopting the 'Tech in Charge' role.

FAQs

What qualifications do I need to apply for the Trainee Sleep Physiologist position?

You need to hold a BSc in a relevant science subject or equivalent experience.

What experience is preferred for this role?

Ideally, applicants should already be working as a sleep physiologist at band 5 or band 6 with significant experience in a sleep laboratory.

What kind of training will I receive in this role?

You will be trained in various diagnostic tests and clinical procedures, including CPAP initiation, full polysomnography (PSG), home sleep study tests, and more.

How long will it take to complete the core competencies?

It is expected that you will be signed off on core competencies within 18 months of starting the position.

What additional responsibilities will I have after being signed off on competencies?

Once fully signed off, you will be uplifted to a band 6 role and expected to assist with management duties, including appraisals and mentoring trainees.

What are the primary goals of the sleep service?

The primary goals are to provide high-quality care for all, create a great place to work, foster partnerships for impact, and achieve excellence in research and education.

How does the trust prioritize health equality?

The trust aims to take active steps to reduce avoidable differences in healthcare by working in partnership with communities.

Who should I contact for further information about the position?

You can contact Somaya Turk, Senior Sleep Physiologist at somaya.turk@nhs.net, or Sian Durkin, Matron for Sleep Medicine at sian.durkin@nhs.net.

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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.