Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for the post of Assistant Sleep Technologist. We are currently looking for enthusiastic, hard working individual to join this friendly busy team. You will receive training in setting up the equipment for diagnostic testing and therapy sessions including Oximetry Studies.
Most of the practical training will be given in the department and will include Respiratory Sleep Studies, Continuous Positive Airways Pressure ventilation (CPAP), Paediatric Oximetry studies and mask fitting. You will be trained to participate in Follow-up clinics for patients on therapy and you will be required to attend various workshop sessions and other courses to obtain certificates of competence.
You may be required to participate in night shift if required, although this has not been implemented at the present time.
This is an opportunity to work in the fascinating area of Sleep Medicine and be part of a growing and important vocational profession, within the NHS.
Uniform is supplied.
Hours Monday - Friday
Main duties of the job
To perform a range of diagnostic tests & procedures bothsupervised & unsupervised and assist with the day to day runningof the Sleep Laboratory including compliance monitoring and Datacollection with on the job training and assessment.
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Science based GCSE(s) or other science-based qualification
2. Good literacy and numeracy skills English and Maths GCSE or equivalent
3. NVQ2 in care / relevant subject or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
Desirable
4. Interest and desire to learn and commitment to ongoing training and development.
Experience
Essential
5. Previous experience of dealing with public and or patients
Desirable
6. Experience in healthcare environment
7. Experience of working in a hospital clinical setting