Assistant Sleep Physiologist

Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our friendly and supportive team. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to learn, train and develop skills within the specialist field of Sleep Physiology while contributing to the delivery of high-quality patient care.

We are looking for a caring and compassionate individual to assist the Sleep Unit team in delivering clinical support within a busy outpatient setting. As part of this dynamic department, you will be encouraged to use your own initiative, take an active role within the team and contribute to the ongoing development of the service.

Working as part of a large multidisciplinary team, you will support the Sleep Physiology Team and Consultants in providing an efficient and effective service for patients receiving CPAP therapy, including both inpatients and outpatients, as well as their families.

You should be flexible, organised and able to work both independently and as part of a team. A keen eye for detail and accuracy is essential. Previous experience within a healthcare environment would be advantageous; however, full training and support will be provided for the right candidate with a genuine interest in developing a career in sleep physiology.

Main duties of the job
Clinical

• Responsible for supporting the Sleep Physiology team and Consultants to deliver an efficient service for patients in an outpatient and inpatient setting.
• To assist patients attending the appointment with any mobility needs they may have (e.g. providing assistance with getting to the consultation room)
• On limited occasions to assist in the personal care of patients (e.g. helping a patient use the toilet) and manual handling of patients.
• Perform downloading and set up of equipment to include: CPAP downloads on Care Orchestrator, Airview and Sefam Analyse; Mask fitting / troubleshooting including of from data DL; CPAP problem appointments; Oximeter downloads - removing artefact; WatchPAT; Transcutaneous devices.
• Set up and maintain sleep equipment
• Prepare patients for consultation, check Height, Weight & Collar size
• Support and action the set-up of new CPAP devices.
• Provide mask fitting sessions, equipment delivery and collection for patients in outpatient settings.
• Undertake the cleaning CPAP machines and sleep study equipment following the necessary operating procedures.
• Support Senior Physiology staff on the ward when required.
• Supporting with the flow of clinics across the week.
• Support patients waiting for hospital transport after clinic appointment
• Contacting the IT helpdesk if any issues arise with computers, laptops or software

About us
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Details
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year pa, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Closing date: 09 November 2026

Person Specification
Essential

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Awareness of professional responsibilities to self and others
• Able to communicate with a wide range of people from patients to healthcare professionals
• Able to work autonomously and is guided by principles and broad occupational policies or regulations. Will seek advice where appropriate.
• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) grade A-C, or grade 4-9 including English and Maths
• Experience of working with the general public
• Use of computers, including Microsoft office
• Frequent light physical effort, occasional moderate physical effort (moving patients in wheelchairs), frequent standing, kneeling or sitting in a restricted position.
• Ability to remain professional when dealing with distressing and/or emotional circumstances
• Flexibility, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service

Desirable

• NVQ3, or equivalent, in a relevant subject
• Customer Service training
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary/multi-skilled team
• Experience of working in a clinical environment
• Experience of working with CPAP

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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. 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.

For questions about the job, contact: Tara Badman, Lead Sleep and Respiratory Physiologist, tara.badman@uhbw.nhs.uk, 01173421646. Apply through our website.