Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our friendly and supportive Sleep Physiology team.

This role offers the chance to develop specialist skills in Sleep Physiology while contributing to the delivery of high-quality patient care. Whether you already have experience in healthcare or are looking to start a career in this fascinating field, full training and support will be provided for the right candidate.

Working within our specialist Sleep Unit, you will support patients undergoing overnight diagnostic sleep studies and those receiving treatment for conditions such as obstructive sleep apnoea. You will play a key role in ensuring patients receive a safe, comfortable, and positive experience throughout their care journey.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will work closely with Sleep Physiologists and Consultants to support the delivery of an efficient and effective service for patients with a wide range of sleep disorders.

We are looking for someone who is compassionate, organised, adaptable, and able to work both independently and as part of a team. Strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a genuine desire to help patients are essential.

Previous healthcare experience would be beneficial but is not essential, as comprehensive training and ongoing development opportunities will be provided.

Main duties of the job
As a member of the Sleep Unit team, you will support the delivery of overnight diagnostic studies and sleep therapy services for patients with a range of sleep disorders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Caring for and monitoring patients undergoing overnight sleep studies.
• Setting up, calibrating, and maintaining sleep study equipment to ensure accurate recordings throughout the night.
• Monitoring patient recordings and identifying any equipment or signal issues.
• Supporting patients using CPAP and non-invasive ventilation (NIV), including troubleshooting equipment and mask fitting concerns.
• Admitting and discharging patients, maintaining accurate records, and updating electronic patient systems.
• Preparing, cleaning, and maintaining clinical equipment in line with infection prevention and safety standards.
• Responding to telephone and email enquiries from patients receiving sleep therapy.
• Providing administrative support, including managing patient documentation, data entry, and clinic preparation.
• Assisting with stock control and reporting equipment faults when required.
• Supporting service improvement initiatives, audit activity, and research projects.

The role involves a combination of direct patient care, technical equipment management, administration, and lone working within the overnight service.

About us
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Details
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year, per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 387-MED5619-JJ

Person Specification
Essential

• Experience of working with the general public, including vulnerable adults patients/relatives in sensitive situations
• Experience of working with a multidisciplinary/multi-skilled team
• Experience of working in a clinical environment
• Use of computers, including Microsoft Office
• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) grade A-C including English and Mathematics
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Awareness of professional responsibilities to self and others
• Innovative and participates with practice and policy changes
• Able to communicate with a wide range of people from patients to healthcare professionals
• Able to work autonomously with knowledge of limitations, seeking advice where appropriate
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to cope with emotional issues presented in the course of work, and to support others
• Ability to participate in frequent light to moderate physical effort (moving patients in wheelchairs), frequent standing, kneeling or sitting in a restricted position

Desirable

• Knowledge of CPAP
• Experience of stock management and ordering
• Experience of Polysomonography and polygraphy monitoring
• NVQ3 or equivalent in relevant subject
• Customer Service Training

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.

Employer contact
Lead Sleep and Respiratory Physiologist: Tara Badman, tara.badman@uhbw.nhs.uk, 01173421646

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer.