Band 6 -Locum Sleep Physiologist- Leigh

Pulse Healthcare; Leigh; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulse Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Locum Sleep Physiologist to join our client’s team in Leigh. You will perform sleep diagnostic tests, including polysomnography and home sleep apnea tests, ensuring accurate data collection and timely reporting.

The ideal candidate has experience in sleep physiology, strong technical skills, and excellent patient care. You will work independently within a supportive team and stay current with industry standards and best practices.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in sleep physiology
• Proficiency in conducting polysomnography and home sleep apnea tests
• Strong technical skills in sleep diagnostic procedures
• Excellent communication and patient care skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail and high standards of patient care
• Commitment to continuous professional development and quality improvement

Responsibilities

• Conduct polysomnography and home sleep apnea tests.
• Record and interpret sleep data accurately and keep patient records.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care.
• Prepare patients for procedures and explain the process.
• Ensure patient comfort during tests and maintain quality standards.
• Stay updated with advancements in sleep physiology.
• Participate in quality assurance and service improvement.

Skills

Sleep physiology

Polysomnography

Home sleep apnea tests

Communication skills

Independence

Attention to detail

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Locum Sleep Physiologist to join our client's team in Leigh. This role is essential in providing high-quality sleep diagnostic services to our patients. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing a range of sleep studies and ensuring accurate and timely diagnostics. This position requires a professional with strong technical skills and the ability to work independently.

What will your responsibilities be :

In this role, you will be responsible for conducting various sleep diagnostic tests, including polysomnography and home sleep apnea tests. You will ensure the accurate recording and interpretation of sleep data, maintain patient records, and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care. Your duties will also include preparing patients for procedures, explaining the process, and ensuring their comfort throughout the tests. You will be expected to stay updated with the latest advancements in sleep physiology and adhere to all relevant protocols and standards. You will participate in quality assurance activities and contribute to the continuous improvement of the sleep service.

Qualifications and Experiences:

• Previous experience in sleep physiology
• Proficiency in conducting polysomnography and home sleep apnea tests
• Strong technical skills in sleep diagnostic procedures
• Excellent communication and patient care skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail and high standards of patient care
• Commitment to continuous professional development and quality improvement

Why work with Pulse?

From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you’ll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out.

Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else.

We always prioritize your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, a professional—not just a resource.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard Lis t.