Associate Sleep Practitoner

This is an exciting opportunity for two Band 4 Associate Sleep Practitioners to join the Dorset Sleep Service which provides Sleep Diagnostics and CPAP Therapy for Dorset residents in partnership with the respiratory team at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust. The role is full-time during office hours; flexible working is available, and job-sharing would be considered., The job will consist of issuing and downloading sleep study devices; monitoring a live database of CPAP patients' treatment and escalating any issues to senior staff; receiving and recording phone calls and emails from CPAP patients; setting out CPAP equipment for collection; and undertaking routine clinical and administrative duties such as cleaning equipment, updating patient records, and filing. Full training - including working towards nationally recognised professional qualifications - will be provided, with clear career progression pathways within the service.

We're looking for someone with 5 GCSEs including English and Maths and a Level 3 qualification (e.g. A-Level, AS-level, NVQ3, BTEC); with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate affectively with patients and colleagues; good IT skills in Microsoft Office and ability to learn to use specialist software; good attention to detail, organisation, and time management; and who is enthusiastic about providing excellent healthcare to a wide range of patients. Ideally applicants would have a background in healthcare and be familiar with the basics of sleep studies, Obstructive Sleep Apnoea, and CPAP therapy.

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff

Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.

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