# Senior Sleep Physiologist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-sleep-physiologist/ea84b5e9-b7e5-4371-bfe7-1af1855dd53a - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-sleep-physiologist/ea84b5e9-b7e5-4371-bfe7-1af1855dd53a.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Southampton - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Health science services - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** 12 months (Fixed term 12 months) - **Employment type:** Part time - 22.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-15T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-03T14:01:29.448Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8131398 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8131398?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhs.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for detailed job description of the role. ### Main duties of the job An exciting opportunity has arisen to become part of the Adult Sleep Team at University Hospital Southampton (UHS). Our sleep service is rapidly expanding, and we are looking for a Senior Sleep Physiologist (Band 6) to join the team on a fixed term basis (Maternity cover). As a service, we accept referrals for sleep disorder breathing, parasomnias, circadian rhythm and movement disorders, and work closely with other specialist areas (such as respiratory, NIV and Neurology services), to offer a multidisciplinary team approach to our patients. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities 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! Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications. ## Job Details University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for detailed job description of the role. ## Job Description An exciting opportunity has arisen to become part of the Adult Sleep Team at University Hospital Southampton (UHS). Our sleep service is rapidly expanding, and we are looking for a Senior Sleep Physiologist (Band 6) to join the team on a fixed term basis (Maternity cover). As a service, we accept referrals for sleep disorder breathing, parasomnias, circadian rhythm and movement disorders, and work closely with other specialist areas (such as respiratory, NIV and Neurology services), to offer a multidisciplinary team approach to our patients. ## Responsibilities 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! Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications. ## Person Specification ### Trust Values **Essential** - Patients First - Always Improving - Working Together ### Qualifications / training required **Essential** - BSc in clinical physiology or equivalent with relevant experience within sleep physiology sciences - Eligible for or already registered with RCCP or equivalent - Evidence of CPD - Accredited Sleep Physiologist (ESRS or RPSGT) or currently working towards it **Desirable** - Training and Teaching Course ### Previous or relevant experience necessary **Essential** - Experience working in sleep physiology services. - Extensive experience in establishing and supporting patients on CPAP and knowledge of treatment-related equipment. - Extensive experience in performing and interpreting complex and non-complex sleep studies. - Previous experience of delivering front-line patient care within NHS or other healthcare provider. - Experience in providing formal and informal training **Desirable** - Experience in participating or undertaking research, audits, and writing clinical research papers/abstracts. - Experience in overseeing staff ## Documents - [job description (docx, 129.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10428722) - [personal specification (docx, 24.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10428724) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.