Respiratory and Sleep Physiologist

We are committed to delivering outstanding patient care through cutting-edge diagnostics and treatment. Our Sleep Medicine Department plays a crucial role in diagnosing and managing sleep disorders, supporting patients to improve their quality of life. We are seeking a motivated and experienced Band 6a Sleep Physiologist to join our multidisciplinary team. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career within a supportive and innovative NHS Trust.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the sleep service, ensuring high standards of patient care and service delivery within the respiratory service framework
• Manage CPAP setup, troubleshooting, and patient support
• Oversee and mentor junior physiologists
• Conduct sleep clinics, reporting, and triage sessions
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the respiratory service to enhance patient outcomes

Person Specification Qualifications

• Either: Degree in a Biological subject and ARTP Part 1 and Part 2 or equivalent qualification. Or: HTEC in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement. Relevant experience as a Band 5 in Lung Function.

Experience

• Understanding and experience in running CPAP clinics.
• Experience of teaching small groups using various presentation media

Knowledge

• Knowledge /experience of basic sleep physiology and monitoring techniques (oximetry, respiratory studies and CPAP therapy).

Skills

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel and Access.
• To be well-organised and able to prioritise own workload and that of others.
• Evidence of having managed a laboratory.
• Evidence of implementing innovation or having had responsibility for part of service delivery.
• Have knowledge /experience of advanced sleep physiology and monitoring techniques.
• Previous experience of Hospital software.

Other

• Able to work effectively as an individual and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Have good written and verbal communication skills
• Have sufficient ability to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations
• Willing to be flexible and adapt to new responsibilities and working practice.
• Experience of teaching colleagues and patients in physiological monitoring techniques

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.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Why Join Us?

Whipps Cross Hospital's Respiratory Service offers a supportive and innovative environment where you can truly make a difference to patients' lives while advancing your career in sleep medicine. Join us as we expand and improve our sleep service, delivering high-quality care to a growing patient population.