Job summary We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, enthusiastic and reliable individual to join the Sleep Physiology team based at both Royal Stoke and County site. The Sleep Physiology Service provides a comprehensive range of investigations and treatments for patients with a wide range of sleep disorders. The post holder will assist in the provision of the department's Sleep Physiology Service. The duties will include preparing patients for sleep investigation, issue and download of home diagnostic equipment and recognition of valid data, maintenance and calibration of equipment and helping to deal with patients' CPAP therapy issues. Applicants should have a good standard of general education. It is desirable that the applicant has a scientific background, be computer literate, has worked in the health care sector and has access to a vehicle. Service operating hours are 08:30 - 19:30 Monday to Friday and the post holder will be required to work between these and at both hospital sites. Main duties of the job Ability to organise and provide a high standard of patient care Interpretation Skills Ability to manage and prioritise own workload Ability to work well under pressure and under own initiative Ability to function well within a busy team environment An understanding of sleep medicine terminology Have an understanding of infection prevention Ensuring a clean, tidy, safe and efficient working environment, cleaning and calibration of equipment. Liaise with other team members regarding stock control and ordering The post holder may have contact with patients who have varying mental, emotional and physical needs; they will need to display tact, diplomacy, empathy and compassion whilst remainingprofessional and at times assertive. The post holder will be required to work within the boundaries of their role, recognising when to refer or escalate to senior colleagues. About us University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential. UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust. At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve. Date posted 16 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,625 to £25,674 a year Per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 205-7144651 Job locations UHNM - Royal Stoke and County Newcastle Road Stoke-on-Trent/Stafford ST4 6QG Job description Job responsibilities For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. For more details on the post, please see contact information details Job description Job responsibilities For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. For more details on the post, please see contact information details Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential GCSE grade A-C (or equivalent) & Good IT skills Experience Essential Working within the field of sleep medicine Experience in issuing and downloading sleep diagnostics Desirable Understanding of Philips 'Alice' diagnostic equipment Understanding of Philips 'Nox' diagnostic equipment Skills, ability and knowledge Essential Ability to organise and provide high standard patient care Interpretation Skills Ability to manage and prioritise own workload Ability to work well under pressure and under own initiative Ability to function well within a busy team environment An understanding of sleep medicine terminology Desirable Knowledge of hospital IT systems, particularly Web basket and ordering protocols Personal Qualities Essential Good communication skills both written and oral Warm open personality Mature attitude to work Dependable, reliable, good timekeeping & attendance Shows concern for others Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential GCSE grade A-C (or equivalent) & Good IT skills Experience Essential Working within the field of sleep medicine Experience in issuing and downloading sleep diagnostics Desirable Understanding of Philips 'Alice' diagnostic equipment Understanding of Philips 'Nox' diagnostic equipment Skills, ability and knowledge Essential Ability to organise and provide high standard patient care Interpretation Skills Ability to manage and prioritise own workload Ability to work well under pressure and under own initiative Ability to function well within a busy team environment An understanding of sleep medicine terminology Desirable Knowledge of hospital IT systems, particularly Web basket and ordering protocols Personal Qualities Essential Good communication skills both written and oral Warm open personality Mature attitude to work Dependable, reliable, good timekeeping & attendance Shows concern for others 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). 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). Employer details Employer name University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust Address UHNM - Royal Stoke and County Newcastle Road Stoke-on-Trent/Stafford ST4 6QG Employer's website https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)