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Clinical Physiologist / Healthcare Scientist
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Lewes
On-site
GBP 30,000 - 45,000
Full time
4 days ago
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Job summary
A leading healthcare organization in Lewes seeks a professional to support its sleep service, focusing on managing patients with obstructive sleep apnoea through CPAP treatment. The role involves conducting clinics, monitoring patient data, and mentoring junior staff, contributing to quality improvement projects. Candidates must hold a relevant degree and demonstrate experience in sleep diagnostics and patient management.
Qualifications
- Evidence of championing diversity in previous roles.
- Experience in sleep diagnostics, including issuing and interpreting home sleep studies.
- Experience in CPAP setup and patient review clinics.
Responsibilities
- Conduct CPAP review clinics (face-to-face and remote).
- Monitor CPAP compliance data and provide patient feedback.
- Distribute and interpret home sleep studies for OSA diagnosis.
- Participate in audits and QI projects relevant to the service.
Skills
Interpersonal skills
Time management
Education
Undergraduate degree in clinical physiology or equivalent
Job description
Job summary
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:
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
About us
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 ourWellbeing Programmefor 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/
Job description
Job 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.
Job description
Job 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
Essential
Essential
Essential
Professional Registration
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Royal Sussex County Hospital / Princess Royal Hospital
Brighton
BN2 5BE
Employer's website
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
About us
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 ourWellbeing Programmefor 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/
Job description
Job 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.
Job description
Job 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
- Undergraduate degree in clinical physiology or Practitioner Training Programme (PTP) qualification or equivalent science-related subject, or HCPC registered clinical scientist (respiratory and sleep).
- Completion of relevant ARTP or equivalent Sleep/Respiratory training
Essential
- Experience in sleep diagnostics, including issuing and interpreting home sleep studies
- Experience in CPAP setup and patient review clinics
- Experience contributing to or leading QI/audit/service improvement projects
- Experience of teaching or mentoring students or junior staff
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Good time management skills
- Professional manner
- Computer literacy
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Professional Registration
Essential
- Undergraduate degree in clinical physiology or Practitioner Training Programme (PTP) qualification or equivalent science-related subject, or HCPC registered clinical scientist (respiratory and sleep).
- Completion of relevant ARTP or equivalent Sleep/Respiratory training
Essential
- Experience in sleep diagnostics, including issuing and interpreting home sleep studies
- Experience in CPAP setup and patient review clinics
- Experience contributing to or leading QI/audit/service improvement projects
- Experience of teaching or mentoring students or junior staff
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Good time management skills
- Professional manner
- Computer literacy
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Royal Sussex County Hospital / Princess Royal Hospital
Brighton
BN2 5BE
Employer's website
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