Senior Sleep Physiologist
| Posting date: | 02 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £37,338.00 to £44,962.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £37338.00 - £44962.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 July 2025 |
| Location: | Southampton, SO16 6YD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9188-25-0595 |
Summary
The successful candidate will support the Sleep Physiology Team in delivering an efficient service to our patients. You will carry out and report on complex and non-complex sleep studies such as: Overnight Oximetry Cardiorespiratory Sleep Studies Polysomnography MSLT/MWT Actigraphy Capillary Blood Gases You will offer continuous support, advice and follow up to patients on long term CPAP therapy. You will also offer daily senior support to junior staff members. You will assist with the teaching and training of staff and other trainees within the service. Applicants who do not currently have a level of clinical experience that matches this role, but hold a relevant degree and clinical exposure in sleep medicine, will also be considered for a development post, in which the candidate will initially be appointed as a Band 5, who will progress to a Band 6, once they can deliver the duties within this role, autonomously and independently. Internal and external training will be provided to support developmental needs. Preference will be given to candidates who wish to enrol in the Scientist Training Programme (STP) in Respiratory and Sleep Physiology. This job role will be a great opportunity to expand your clinical skills in a well-established Sleep Service. The successful applicant will be expected to work a late shift (1 to 9pm) and an early shift (7.30am to 3.30pm), as required; and will have the ability to work flexibly, be proactive and enjoy working as part of a team. A keen eye for detail and accuracy is also required. This post is based in Lymington New Forest Hospital, where on-site car parking is available and free for staff!