Assistant Sleep Physiologist | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Pennington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS organization in England is seeking a dedicated Night Assistant Physiologist to support patients with overnight diagnostic sleep testing. In this on-site role, you will prepare patients, monitor assessments, and ensure the functionality of equipment. Additionally, you will collaborate with healthcare professionals and assist in managing CPAP devices and data updates. This position is based at Lymington Hospital and requires a commitment to work overnight shifts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and support patients attending overnight sleep studies.
• Monitor patients throughout their assessments.
• Download and check sleep study data.
• Process returned CPAP devices and manage masks.
• Update databases and support the CPAP helpline.
• Collaborate with physiologists and nurses.

Job description

Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join the Adult Sleep Service at University Hospital Southampton as a Permanent Night assistant physiologist. In this patient-focused role, you will be a key part of the team delivering overnight diagnostic sleep testing.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and support patients attending overnight sleep studies
• Monitor patients throughout their assessments and ensure all equipment functions correctly and safely
• Download and check sleep study data, identify poor-quality signals and take appropriate action to maintain high diagnostic standards
• Process returned CPAP devices, manage masks and consumables, and maintain stock levels
• Update databases, phone patients, and support the CPAP email and telephone helpline
• Collaborate with physiologists, nurses, and wider colleagues to ensure the smooth running of the service

Work Hours and Pattern

• One full night shift of 12 hours per week and an additional 3 hours during the week, or two nights per month
• Flexibility to also work days as required by the service
• The service currently runs Monday‑Friday

Location and Working Conditions

The role is based at Lymington Hospital and does not provide any opportunity for home working. Due to the nature of this role & service, this role is on site & the hours are as advertised. Please talk to us at interviewabout the flexibility you need & we will explore what’spossible for the role and service.

Learning and Development

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations. Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

Diversity and Inclusion

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognising that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti‑racist, anti‑discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

Application Notes

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

This advert closes on Wednesday 7 Jan 2026.