Job summary
- Main area
- Sleep Medicine
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 427-6999415-A
- Employer
- Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- CDC Sulis Hospital
- Town
- Peasedown St John
- Salary
- Dependent on experience
- Closing
- 16/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Sleep Assistant Practitioner
Band 4
Job overview
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality patient care, supporting the development of a new sleep service within the community, and introducing new approaches to sleep diagnostics using Sleep Health Solutions software. You will receive training in performing basic diagnostic tests and assisting in initiating respiratory support treatment.
This role requires working closely with Clinical Physiologists, administrative staff, and the multi-disciplinary team. Self-motivation and strong communication skills are essential. Previous clinical experience, preferably within the NHS, is desirable.
Main duties of the job
§ Conduct sleep questionnaire consultations (directly or via telephone) and take relevant measurements (height, weight, collar size), examine the oropharynx (picture guide 1-4, need to pick closest image).
Explain equipment usage and transport equipment as needed.
Prepare and programme sleep diagnostic equipment, explain home sleep diagnostic tests to patients, clean and download sleep study equipment, and assess diagnostic study quality.
§ Assist with administrative duties, including booking outpatient appointments, organising tests, preparing labs for daily clinics, and handling patient correspondence.
Working for our organisation
At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Person specification
Relevant Clinical experience
Essential criteria
- Years experience
- Experience working with patients
Desirable criteria
- Experience in the NHS
- Experience of working in a Sleep Department
Technical ability
Essential criteria
- Experience of working with medical equipment
Desirable criteria
- Experience of downloading sleep equipment
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Geraldine O'Connell-Ramsay
- Job title
- Lead Clinical Respiratory & Sleep Physiologist
- Email address
- g.o'[email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01225824330
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