Clinical Physiologist / Healthcare Scientist

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Brighton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Brighton is seeking a skilled professional to support and deliver care within the sleep service, focusing on obstructive sleep apnoea management. The role entails conducting sleep studies, managing CPAP-treated patients, and mentoring junior staff, fostering an inclusive and compassionate environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background in Respiratory Physiology and experience in patient management.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Wellbeing Programme

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in sleep studies and CPAP management.
• Ability to educate patients on equipment usage.
• Experience in mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and interpret sleep studies for OSA diagnosis.
• Manage patient follow-ups for CPAP treatment.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.

Skills

Patient management

Communication

Technical troubleshooting

Data analysis

Education

Degree in Respiratory Physiology or related field

Job description

The primary purpose of this role is to support and deliver care within the sleep service, with a particular focus on the management of patients with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) receiving continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment. The post holder will also be responsible for distributing and interpreting sleep studies and is expected to develop or maintain dual training in respiratory physiology.

The role directly contributes to the Trust’s strategic aim of delivering excellent care every time by helping to expand access and improve service delivery for sleep patients across Sussex.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Delivering sleep studies and contributing to diagnostic services for OSA
• Managing CPAP-treated patients through annual reviews
• Supporting the administrative pathway for consumable and CPAP device replacement
• Conducting DVLA reviews
• Participating in MDT meetings for sleep care
• Supporting respiratory function services (where required and appropriate)
• Conduct CPAP review clinics (face-to-face and remote)
• Monitor CPAP compliance data and provide appropriate patient feedback
• Distribute and interpret home sleep studies to support OSA diagnosis
• Liaise with the sleep MDT and contribute to clinical discussions
• Support management of CPAP consumables and replacement equipment
• Educate patients on equipment usage and troubleshoot issues
• Supervise and mentor junior staff and students (e.g. medical, nursing, and healthcare scientist)
• Participate in audits, QI projects, and local research relevant to the service
• Develop and review SOPs, patient communication letters and educational materials
• Contribute to respiratory function lab activity if appropriately trained
• Escalate clinical concerns appropriately and safely
• Organise personal workload and clinics to meet service needs
• Comply with data protection legislation and Trust information governance policies
• Ensure accurate documentation and record-keeping across all activities
  
  

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Candidate Information Pack

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Max Thomas Job title: Respiratory Physiology Lead Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01273 696955

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