Sleep Assistant Practitioner: Sponsorship Available

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Job Summary

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality patient care, supporting the development of a new sleep service within the community, and introducing new approaches to sleep diagnostics using Sleep Health Solutions software. You will receive training in performing basic diagnostic tests and assisting in initiating respiratory support treatment.

This role requires working closely with Clinical Physiologists, administrative staff, and the multi-disciplinary team. Self-motivation and strong communication skills are essential. Previous clinical experience, preferably within the NHS, is desirable.

Main duties of the job

Conduct sleep questionnaire consultations (directly or via telephone) and take relevant measurements (height, weight, collar size), examine the oropharynx (picture guide 1-4, need to pick closest image).

Explain equipment usage and transport equipment as needed.

Prepare and programme sleep diagnostic equipment, explain home sleep diagnostic tests to patients, clean and download sleep study equipment, and assess diagnostic study quality.

Assist with administrative duties, including booking outpatient appointments, organising tests, preparing labs for daily clinics, and handling patient correspondence.

Person Specification

Relevant Clinical experience

Essential

  • Years experience
  • Experience working with patients

Desirable

  • Experience in the NHS
  • Experience of working in a Sleep Department

Technical ability

Essential

  • Experience of working with medical equipment

Desirable

  • Experience of downloading sleep equipment

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 14 April 2025

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