Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and enthusiastic band 6 Clinical Physiologist / Scientist to join the Liverpool Sleep and Ventilation Service. We welcome applications from colleagues who have a particular interest in caring for patients within the respiratory medicine speciality. You will use your determination and compassion to care to manage patients throughout their journey from referral, diagnosis, selection of appropriate treatment pathway, holistic assessments, through to long term care and support for those patients who require ventilatory support. This will include reviewing patients in the outpatient and inpatient setting, via telephone or face to face who present with a variety of sleep related disorders. The Sleep physiologist / Scientist will be expected to manage their workload and work closely within the specialist Sleep MDT. Full training will be provided in house for any applicants that lack depth of specialist sleep experience. Annex 21 route is available with the expectation that all training competencies will be completed within. 0 - 2 months for Respiratory Polygraphy and Actigraphy. 0 - 6 months to include PSG setups, PSG reporting, MSLT/MWT. On completion of in-house training, it will be expected that successful candidates will complete the PgCert in Sleep Medicine. Main duties of the job Knowledge and/or management of individuals with sleep related disorders is essential. The role will include care of patients with both breathing related sleep disorders such as obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) or obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) and non-breathing related sleep disorders such as Narcolepsy, REM behaviour disorders and circadian rhythm disorders. Thorough history taking is essential, with the ability to perform appropriate clinical examination.Review patients, set them up with CPAP therapy, review efficacy of this therapy & identify further testing if required. Patients with OSA or OHS may be of a high clinical risk and the physiologist / scientist should identify deterioration, can escalate care when needed and be able to perform and interpret Arterial Blood gases. To perform, analyse, interpret and produce reports on basic (Oximetry, Polygraphy, Actigraphy) and advanced sleep studies (PSG, MSLT, MWT). About us Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients. UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West. Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services. For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page. Date posted 20 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 287-AMED-345-24 Job locations Aintree University Hospital Liverpool L9 7AL Job description Job responsibilities Perform a wide range of specialist sleep tests and assessments within the sleep service. Plan, implement andevaluate care delivery using advanced clinical knowledge and clinical skills. Assist with service development and service improvement objectives. Assist with the delivery of all Staff development and educational needs in all levels of learners (2, 4, 6). This includes coordination of trainee placements and assessment of competency. Contribute towards a multi-professional approach in the management of patientswithin the specialist area, especially in relation to ongoing care needs anddischarge arrangements. Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers /relatives. Support patients and their families and ensure that they receive the requiredinformation to enable them to self-manage, lead or participate in their caredelivery. Recognise changes in patients condition that require the intervention of othersand refer on as appropriate. To support, assist and encourage the multi-disciplinary team in resolving patientproblems, by the provision of new and innovative models of case management. To provide specialist input and support to all members of the Sleep MDT to contribute to the service, in the delivery of highstandards of patient care. Job description Job responsibilities Perform a wide range of specialist sleep tests and assessments within the sleep service. Plan, implement andevaluate care delivery using advanced clinical knowledge and clinical skills. Assist with service development and service improvement objectives. Assist with the delivery of all Staff development and educational needs in all levels of learners (2, 4, 6). This includes coordination of trainee placements and assessment of competency. Contribute towards a multi-professional approach in the management of patientswithin the specialist area, especially in relation to ongoing care needs anddischarge arrangements. Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers /relatives. Support patients and their families and ensure that they receive the requiredinformation to enable them to self-manage, lead or participate in their caredelivery. Recognise changes in patients condition that require the intervention of othersand refer on as appropriate. To support, assist and encourage the multi-disciplinary team in resolving patientproblems, by the provision of new and innovative models of case management. To provide specialist input and support to all members of the Sleep MDT to contribute to the service, in the delivery of highstandards of patient care. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in Clinical Physiology/RGN/or equivalent Registered RCCP/NMC Part I & II Professional Exams Post registration qualification in Specialist areas/equivalent (as applicable) Assessor Qualification Experience Essential Documented evidence of effective clinical practice & specialist Technical Knowledge Experience as a registered Respiratory Physiologist/RGN covering routine and advanced procedures. Experience in Technician/Nurse Led Cpap compliance clinics Experience of supervising staff Knowledge Essential Knowledge of professional and NHS issues and policy relating to specialist area Skills Essential Participate in service development and implementation of change Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of various level of understanding Ability to communicate unpleasant/sensitive information to patients in a variety of settings Ability to motivate patients to perform procedures to required standards Able to present written information in a logical manner Able to analyse complex data and provide written reports Competency in full PSG acquisition & analysis Intermediate IT skills Able to manage work autonomously Able to present information to professional groups Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationship with colleagues in the health care setting. To advise & liaise with patients regarding health promotion & long term care, using medical knowledge & experience Other Essential Assertive Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in Clinical Physiology/RGN/or equivalent Registered RCCP/NMC Part I & II Professional Exams Post registration qualification in Specialist areas/equivalent (as applicable) Assessor Qualification Experience Essential Documented evidence of effective clinical practice & specialist Technical Knowledge Experience as a registered Respiratory Physiologist/RGN covering routine and advanced procedures. Experience in Technician/Nurse Led Cpap compliance clinics Experience of supervising staff Knowledge Essential Knowledge of professional and NHS issues and policy relating to specialist area Skills Essential Participate in service development and implementation of change Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of various level of understanding Ability to communicate unpleasant/sensitive information to patients in a variety of settings Ability to motivate patients to perform procedures to required standards Able to present written information in a logical manner Able to analyse complex data and provide written reports Competency in full PSG acquisition & analysis Intermediate IT skills Able to manage work autonomously Able to present information to professional groups Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationship with colleagues in the health care setting. To advise & liaise with patients regarding health promotion & long term care, using medical knowledge & experience Other Essential Assertive 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Aintree University Hospital Liverpool L9 7AL Employer's website https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)