Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 4 Associate Sleep Practitioner to join the Dorset Sleep Service which provides Sleep Diagnostics for patients in catchment to Dorset County Hospital in Dorchester and CPAP Therapy for patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnoea across the entire county.

The successful candidate must be able to travel to different sites around the county, including occasional cover days in Weymouth and Dorchester, however their main base will be in the East of Dorset where the Sleep Service will soon be temporarily occupying space at St Leonard’s Hospital in Ringwood while more permanent accommodation is sought in Bournemouth or Poole.

The role is full-time during office hours; flexible working is available, and job-sharing would be considered. Full training - including working towards nationally recognised professional qualifications - will be provided, with clear career progression pathways within the service.

Main duties of the job

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.

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 effectively 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. A background in healthcare would be beneficial but is not necessary; our team has people with a wide range of previous experiences. We recommend familiarising yourself with the basics of sleep studies, Obstructive Sleep Apnoea, and CPAP therapy to gain a better understanding of the role.

Working for our organisation

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 where they feel valued and are given opportunities to progress.

Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.