Associate Sleep Practitioner | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is looking for a Band 4 Associate Sleep Practitioner to join their expanding Dorset Sleep Service. The position involves providing sleep diagnostics and CPAP therapy. Candidates should have 5 GCSEs, including English and Maths, and excellent interpersonal skills. Full training, clear career progression, and a supportive environment are offered. The role is full-time, during office hours, with flexible working options available.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with patients and colleagues.
• Good IT skills with the ability to learn specialist software.
• Background in healthcare is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Issue and download sleep study devices.
• Monitor treatment database and escalate issues.
• Receive and record calls and emails from patients.
• Prepare CPAP equipment for collection.
• Perform routine clinical and administrative duties.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

IT skills (Microsoft Office)

Attention to detail

Time management

Healthcare background

Education

5 GCSEs including English and Maths

Level 3 qualification (A‑Level, AS‑level, NVQ3, BTEC)

Job description

Overview

The Dorset Sleep Service invites applications for a Band 4 Associate Sleep Practitioner to join the team providing Sleep Diagnostics for patients in catchment to Dorset County Hospital and CPAP Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnoea across the county. The service supports Sleep Diagnostics for Dorset residents and CPAP treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnoea.

The successful candidate must be able to travel to different sites around the county, including occasional cover days in Weymouth and Dorchester. The main base will be in the East of Dorset, with temporary space at St Leonard’s Hospital in Ringwood while permanent accommodation is sought in Bournemouth or Poole.

The role is full-time during office hours; flexible working is available, and job-sharing would be considered. Full training—toward nationally recognised professional qualifications—will be provided, with clear career progression pathways within the service.

Responsibilities

• Issue and download sleep study devices.
• Monitor a live database of CPAP patients’ treatment and escalate issues to senior staff.
• Receive and record phone calls and emails from CPAP patients.
• Set out CPAP equipment for collection.
• Undertake routine clinical and administrative duties such as cleaning equipment, updating patient records, and filing.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs including English and Maths; Level 3 qualification (e.g., A‑Level, AS‑level, NVQ3, BTEC).
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with patients and colleagues.
• Good IT skills (Microsoft Office) and ability to learn to use specialist software.
• Good attention to detail, organisation, and time management.
• Enthusiasm for providing excellent healthcare to a wide range of patients.
• Background in healthcare is beneficial but not required; team has diverse previous experiences.

Working environment and culture

We pride ourselves on care for patients and a fair, inclusive environment for staff where progression is supported. The Dorset Sleep Service opened in Autumn 2023 and is expanding to cover more patients across the county. The team includes Administrators, Sleep Practitioners at Associate, Practitioner, and Senior levels, a Head of Department, overseen by a Consultant in Respiratory Medicine. The service is mostly office hours, with potential early starts/late ends and some weekends to support Flexible Working in the future (no night shifts planned yet). The department is based at Vespasian House in Dorchester and will move to two new sites from July 2025: Weymouth and a temporary site in Ringwood, with permanent premises in Bournemouth or Poole still to be confirmed.

We are committed to training and developing staff to advance their careers within the Sleep Service, valuing collaboration, continual improvement, innovation, and new approaches to problem solving. We strive for a diverse, inclusive, and supportive environment where everyone—colleagues and patients alike—are treated with respect and consideration.

About equality, diversity and AI note

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups. We understand that some applicants may use AI tools to assist in preparing their application materials. Submissions should remain truthful and reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process.

Our Mission is to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.

Application closing

This advert closes on Thursday 25 Sep 2025.