Apprentice Associate Sleep and Respiratory Physiologist
| Posting date: | 19 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £23,630.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £23630.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 May 2024 |
| Location: | London, N18 1QX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | C9393-24-0323 |
Summary
To be considered for this post the applicant will have a level 2 Maths & English qualification as well as a level 2 science qualification (equivalent to GCSE Grade 4 and above). The successful candidate will study for one day per week for 2 years towards achieving a Level 4 Diploma in Sleep Science. The successful candidates primary role will be to support the Respiratory Physiology team in the running of our busy sleep service. You will be setting up and downloading patient data from home sleep monitoring equipment, as well as initiating and supporting therapy for patients with sleep-disordered breathing. This includes setting up home therapy for patients, undertaking clinics and changing machine settings and basic maintenance under supervision. This will mainly be in the outpatients setting, although you will sometimes be needed on the wards to support colleagues looking after inpatients. You will also be given training in performing basic lung function tests, which will form part of the Apprenticeship. In addition to sleep duties, you will be expected to carry out these tests when required. You will also be expected to perform administration duties to support the smooth running of the clinics.