Locum Paediatric Sleep Physiologist

Pulse Healthcare; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Paediatric Sleep Physiologist to join a clinical team in Central London. This role offers both full-time and part-time positions, focused on providing care to children with sleep disorders. Responsibilities include conducting sleep studies, overseeing patient monitoring, and collaborating with medical staff. Candidates must have a BSc in Clinical Physiology and experience in paediatric sleep studies. This position will suit individuals with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in paediatric sleep studies and respiratory physiology.
• Strong understanding of sleep disorders and their management in children.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and interpret sleep studies for paediatric patients.
• Oversee setup and monitoring of sleep studies for patient comfort.
• Provide pre-admission consultations to patients and their families.
• Collaborate with medical staff to deliver a comprehensive sleep service.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Interpersonal skills

Education

BSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent

Accredited by the British Society of Echocardiography (BSE)

Job description

Locum Paediatric Sleep Physiologist - London

Location: London

Role: Locum Paediatric Sleep Physiologist

Hours: Full-time/Part-time>

Start: 22/08/2024

Rate: £28 - £35 per hour

Duration: 3 Months

About the role

The Clinical Physiology team at Pulse is seeking a dedicated and experienced Paediatric Sleep Physiologist to join our team in Central London. This role offers flexibility with both full-time and part-time positions available. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality care and support to paediatric patients with sleep disorders.

Duties and Responsibilities

You will conduct and interpret sleep studies for paediatric patients, including those dependent on oxygen, non‑invasive ventilation, or invasive (tracheostomy) ventilation. You will oversee the setup and monitoring of sleep studies, ensuring accurate data collection and patient comfort. You will provide pre‑admission telephone consultations, meet and greet patients and their families, and explain procedures. You will collaborate with medical, scientific, and nursing staff to deliver a comprehensive paediatric sleep service. You will report and communicate findings to the referring paediatric respiratory consultant in a timely manner. You will participate in the home sleep service during office hours and work occasional night shifts to optimise inpatient ventilator support. You will maintain accurate and detailed patient records.

Qualifications and Experience

• BSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent.
• Accredited by the British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) or equivalent accreditation (EACVI/ARDMS).
• Experience in paediatric sleep studies and respiratory physiology.
• Strong understanding of sleep disorders and their management in children.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of patient care.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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 prioritise 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 List.