Assistant Physiologist Sleep Studies | University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in the UK is seeking a caring individual to support the Sleep Physiology Team in Bristol. You will maintain CPAP equipment, assist with patient consultations, and work as part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team. Ideal candidates should have strong teamwork skills and attention to detail, with experience in healthcare being a plus.

Qualifications

• Ability to work flexibly and as part of a team.
• Experience in a healthcare environment is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Sleep Physiology Team and consultants.
• Maintain and set up CPAP equipment.
• Prepare patients for consultations and check their height and weight.
• Support implementation of treatment plans for CPAP.

Skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Attention to detail

Tools

CPAP equipment

Pulse Oximetry

Job description

Overview

The Bristol Sleep Unit is a thriving outpatient facility for the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory sleep disorders, delivering a range of sleep tests, including overnight studies and therapy sessions. The Sleep Unit forms part of the Respiratory Medicine Department at the Bristol Royal Infirmary. There may be occasions where the post holder will be required to work at other hospital sites, such as South Bristol Community Hospital.

We are looking for a caring individual to help assist the Sleep Unit team deliver clinical support in an outpatient setting. As part of this busy and dynamic department, you will be required to use your own initiative and take an active role within the Sleep unit team.

This role is working as part of a large multi-disciplinary team responsible for supporting the Sleep Physiology Team and Consultants to deliver an efficient service for CPAP patients including inpatients and outpatients, and their families.

You should have the ability to work flexibly, be able to work using your own initiative and enjoy working as part of a team. A keen eye for detail and accuracy is also required. Previous experience of working in a healthcare environment is desirable but not essential.

• Responsible for supporting the Sleep Physiology Team and consultants to deliver an efficient service for CPAP patients including inpatients and outpatients, and their families.
• Set up and maintain equipment including Pulse Oximetry and CPAP
• Prepare patients for consultation, check Height & Weight
• Support the implementation of treatment plans and ongoing monitoring of CPAP treatment.
• Support and action the set-up of new CPAP devices
• Perform downloading, interpretation and set up on a range of diagnostic assessments:
  • CPAP downloads on device software
  • Overnight Pulse Oximetry
  • Mask fitting
  • CPAP problem appointments
  • CPAP set ups
  • Admin tasks
  • Troubleshooting CPAP queries and supporting patients on the phone and emails

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

This advert closes on Wednesday 1 Oct 2025