Trainee sleep Technologist

Integrated Care System; Leicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Leicester is seeking a Trainee Sleep Technologist to join their sleep service. The position involves assisting in various diagnostic tests, supervising staff, and contributing to service development. Candidates should hold a BSc in Clinical Physiology and have relevant experience in sleep investigations. This role provides an opportunity for professional development within a supportive clinical environment.

Qualifications

• BSc in a relevant science subject or equivalent required.
• Experience working within a sleep or respiratory department for at least one year.
• Knowledge of CPAP, MSLT, and other sleep investigations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in CPAP initiation and follow-up clinics.
• Conduct diagnostic tests such as home sleep studies.
• Supervise and train staff and students within the department.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team working

Education

BSc Degree in Clinical Physiology (Respiratory)

Postgraduate degree in sleep science or equivalent

Tools

CPAP technology

WatchPAT

MSLT

Job description

Go back University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Trainee sleep Technologist

The closing date is 25 August 2025

Are you passionate about delivering high quality, diagnostics & treatment to patients? Do you thrive in a challenging environment? Would you enjoy learning new skills?

A unique prospect has become available for an enthusiastic and highly motivated person to join the sleep service at the Leicester General Hospital. We are excited to work with a sleep technologist that can demonstrate high levels of technical ability, clinical understanding whilst striving to optimise the patient experience and putting them at the heart of what we do.

Main duties of the job

Within the sleep service we support a range of clinics including;

• CPAP initiation
• CPAP technical follow up clinics
• Multiple sleep latency tests (MSLT)

Diagnostic tests such as;

• Home sleep study tests (HSS)
• WatchPAT (WPAT)
• Oximetry
• Actigraphy

The post holder would be trained in all of the above. It is expected that the post holder should be signed off on core competencies 18 months from starting and all other competencies 24 months after starting in post.

In addition to the above, the post holder will be involved in helping to further develop the service provided, assisting in departmental standards of practice (SOP) and guidelines. The post holder will also be required to supervise and train staff and students within the hospital and those visiting on clinical placement.

Once fully signed off on competencies, the post will be uplifted to a band 6 at which time the expectation would be that you would assist the senior technologist in management duties such as appraisals and adopting the technologist in charge role.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Job responsibilities

Ideally the post holder would be already working as a sleep physiologist at band 6 or band 5 with significant experience of working within a sleep laboratory. To be considered , the post holder would need to hold a BSc in a relevant science subject or equivalent.

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

• BSc Degree in Clinical Physiology (Respiratory) or equivalent
• Postgraduate degree in sleep science or equivalent experience in scientific field
• ARTP Part 1
• ARTP Part 2
• AHCS voluntary registration

Experience

• Experience working within a sleep or respiratory department/ward for a year
• Knowledge and practical experience of CPAP, MSLT, WatchPAT & other sleep investigations
• Evidence of providing supervision and training
• Supervising junior staff within a clinical role
• Able to interpret sleep study reports

Communication and Relationship skills

• Good basic understanding of the importance of delivering high quality clinical caree
• Demonstrates knowledge of professional and NHS local/national strategies and priorities
• Demonstrates understanding of quality and change and the importance of new ways of working
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate well in a variety of settings with patients of all cultures and with differing levels of understanding
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate complex information to both patients and clinicians
• Understands the importance of team working and their role within of the Multi-Disciplinary team

Analytical and judgement skills

• Ability to analyse and interpret test results, including specialist diagnostic or therapuetic areas, resolution of complex equipment or process problems

Planning and organisational skills

• Demonstrates understanding of their own role and responsibility in managing efficient and effective use of resources

Equality, diversity and inclusion

• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs

Other requirements specific to the role

• Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development
• Recognises own level of competence and limitations
• Able to identify own learning needs
• Displays motivation and ideas of own future career pathway and personal development planning

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.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust