Job Summary
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 Physiologist who 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.
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.
Main duties of the job
Within the sleep service we support a range of clinics including;
- CPAP initiation
- CPAP technical follow up clinics
- Full Polysomnography (PSG)
- Multiple sleep latency tests (MSLT)
Diagnostic tests such as;
- Home sleep study tests (HSS)
- WatchPAT (WPAT)
- Oximetry
- Actigraphy
The post holder will 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 physiologist in management duties such as appraisals, mentoring trainees and adopting the ‘Tech in Charge’ role.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Degree in Clinical Physiology (or equivalent science subject)
- Postgraduate degree in Sleep science or equivalent experience within Sleep Medicine
Desirable
- ARTP Part 1
- ARTP Part 2
- AHCS Voluntary Registration
- Registered Nurse
Experience
Essential
- Work experience within Sleep or Respiratory departments
- Knowledge and practical experience of CPAP or Sleep Investigations
- Evidence of experience in supervision and training
- Clinical supervision of junior staff
Desirable
- Able to interpret sleep study reports
- Line management experience
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Understanding of importance of high quality care delivery
- Knowledge of local and national NHS strategies and priorities
- Ability to communicate with patients in a variety of settings
- Ability to communicate complex information to patients and clinicians
- Ability to work with a wide range of professionals (MDT)
Analytical and Judgment Skills
Essential
- Ability to interpret and analyse test results in specialist diagnostic and therapeutic areas
- Ability to problem solve
- Ability to use initiative
- Ability to recognise and challenge poor practice
Planning and Organisational Skills
Essential
- Good organisational skills demonstrated
- Ability to prioritise and manage own tasks and workload
- Flexible approach to meet the needs of the service
- Ability to identify own learning needs
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstrates a commitment to/understanding of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development
- Recognises own level of competence and limitations
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.
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: 28 June 2026
