Healthcare Scientist Polysomnographer

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated sleep healthcare scientist to join their innovative Sleep Laboratory. This role is pivotal in delivering exceptional patient care through the setup, analysis, and scoring of various sleep studies, including polysomnography and actigraphy. The successful candidate will not only contribute to high standards of healthcare but also play a key role in mentoring students and participating in clinical audits and research projects. Join a forward-thinking team that values collaboration and excellence in healthcare delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in sleep healthcare science with a focus on analysis and scoring.
• Ability to mentor students and support departmental clinical audits.

Responsibilities

• Setup and analysis of sleep studies and related tests.
• Participate in clinical audits and research studies.

Skills

Oximetry analysis

Polysomnography

Actigraphy

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Sleep Science or related field

Tools

Respiratory polygraphy equipment

Job description

Royal Papworth Hospital is a centre of Excellence in healthcare, and this extends to our purpose-built 10-bedded Sleep Laboratory. The successful applicant will be a self-sufficient, dynamic person who is forward-thinking and, above all, a team player capable of working within our team to deliver first-class standards of healthcare.

Using your experience as a specialist sleep healthcare scientist, this role will involve the setup, analysis, and scoring of oximetry, sleep diaries, actigraphy, respiratory polygraphy, polysomnography, and daytime tests, working to internationally accepted standards. We also actively participate in the STP education programme with our own students and support other departments and hospitals. Student mentorship will be included in this with the support of the departmental Training Officer. Departmental clinical audit and participation in research studies is also required.