Clinical Physiologist / Healthcare Scientist

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

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in Lewes is seeking a dedicated clinical scientist to conduct CPAP review clinics, monitor compliance data, and support sleep diagnostics. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in clinical physiology and have experience in CPAP management and mentoring. This full-time role offers an opportunity to contribute to patient care and clinical improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in sleep diagnostics, including home sleep studies.
• Experience in CPAP setup and patient review clinics.
• Evidence of championing diversity in roles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct CPAP review clinics (face-to-face and remote).
• Monitor CPAP compliance data and provide feedback.
• Liaise with the sleep MDT and contribute to clinical discussions.

Skills

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Good time management skills

Professional manner

Education

Undergraduate degree in clinical physiology

HCPC registered clinical scientist

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities
• 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

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

Person specification

Professional Registration

Essential criteria

• Undergraduate degree in clinical physiology or Practitioner Training Programme (PTP) qualification or equivalent science-related subject, or HCPC registered clinical scientist (respiratory and sleep).

Desirable criteria

• Completion of relevant ARTP or equivalent Sleep/Respiratory training

Experience/Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Experience in sleep diagnostics, including issuing and interpreting home sleep studies
• Experience in CPAP setup and patient review clinics

Desirable criteria

• Experience contributing to or leading QI/audit/service improvement projects
• Experience of teaching or mentoring students or junior staff

SKills

Essential criteria

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good time management skills
• Professional manner

Desirable criteria

• Computer literacy

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential criteria

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Important information for applicants:

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Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This advertisement has a limited number of application slots and will close once full. To secure your chance, we recommend applying as soon as possible.
Documents to download

• Job Description and Person Specification (PDF, 488.3KB)
• Our Trust at a glance (PDF, 153.0KB)
• All Staff Networks About Us Flyer (PDF, 304.4KB)
• Guide to completing an application form (PDF, 385.9KB)