# Trainee Sleep Physiologist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/trainee-sleep-physiologist/718b23a7-2eb1-496f-a839-80170100f32b - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/trainee-sleep-physiologist/718b23a7-2eb1-496f-a839-80170100f32b.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust - **Town:** Leicester - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Health science services - **Speciality:** Respiratory Medicine - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £48,117 Dependant on experience - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 8-4, with some late shift working on Tuesdays 1-9pm and occasional Thursdays) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-28T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-12T15:51:34.508Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Leicestershire/Leicester/University_Hospitals_Leicester_NHS_Trust/Sleep_Medicine/Sleep_Medicine-v8030358 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8030358?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview 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. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities - To ensure high quality patient care is delivered as per service requirements. - Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers/ relatives. - Recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations. - Work collaboratively with other professionals to ensure needs are met in relation to care input. - Collect, collate and accurately report patient information, maintaining complete and accurate care delivery records. - Follow guidelines meticulously during diagnostic tests: HSS. WPAT, Actigraphy, Pulse Oximetry, PSG, MSLT set ups - Follow AASM guidelines and training during scoring (analysis) of diagnostic studies, to ensure results are reliable. Reporting any queries or concerns to the Consultant Physiologist or Senior staff members. - Run clinics in a timely manner as per guidelines and service requirements. - Initiate CPAP therapy as per Consultant Physiologist/Sleep Consultant request. Ensure that patients understand the purpose of the therapy, engaging with the patient throughout the initiation appointment. Demonstrate appropriate knowledge in relation to CPAP therapy. - Utilise effective communication skills to assist patients having queries regarding CPAP therapy and equipment, be it in person or over the telephone. - Utilise and update Airview; update CPAP and HSS database appropriately. please see job description/person specification for further details on the role ## Job Details 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. ## Job Description 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. ## Responsibilities To ensure high quality patient care is delivered as per service requirements. Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers/ relatives. Recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations. Work collaboratively with other professionals to ensure needs are met in relation to care input. Collect, collate and accurately report patient information, maintaining complete and accurate care delivery records. Follow guidelines meticulously during diagnostic tests: HSS. WPAT, Actigraphy, Pulse Oximetry, PSG, MSLT set ups Follow AASM guidelines and training during scoring (analysis) of diagnostic studies, to ensure results are reliable. Reporting any queries or concerns to the Consultant Physiologist or Senior staff members. Run clinics in a timely manner as per guidelines and service requirements. Initiate CPAP therapy as per Consultant Physiologist/Sleep Consultant request. Ensure that patients understand the purpose of the therapy, engaging with the patient throughout the initiation appointment. Demonstrate appropriate knowledge in relation to CPAP therapy. Utilise effective communication skills to assist patients having queries regarding CPAP therapy and equipment, be it in person or over the telephone. Utilise and update Airview; update CPAP and HSS database appropriately. please see job description/person specification for further details on the role ## Person Specification ### 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 ### 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 ### 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 ### Equality Diversity and Inclusion **Essential** - Demonstrates a commitment to/understanding of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs ### 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 ### 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) ### Other requirements specific to the role **Essential** - Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development - Recognises own level of competence and limitations ## Documents - [employee benefits (pdf, 578.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2350) - [band 5-6 jd sleep physiologist (pdf, 670.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10350670) - [band 5-6 jd/ps sleep physiologist (pdf, 670.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10350671) - [understanding your right to work in the uk (pdf, 1.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2349) ## 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.