Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Degree in Clinical Physiology (or equivalent science subject)
• Postgraduate degree in Sleep Science or equivalent experience within Sleep Medicine

Desirable

• ARTP Part 1
• ARTP Part 2
• AHCS Voluntary Registration
• Registered Nurse

Experience

Essential

• Work experience within Sleep or Respiratory departments
• Knowledge and practical experience of CPAP or Sleep Investigations
• Evidence of experience in supervision and training
• Clinical supervision of junior staff

Desirable

• Able to interpret sleep study reports
• Line management experience

Communication and Relationship Skills

Essential

• Understanding of the importance of high-quality care delivery
• Knowledge of local and national NHS strategies and priorities
• Ability to communicate with patients in a variety of settings
• Ability to communicate complex information to patients and clinicians
• Ability to work with a wide range of professionals (MDT)

Analytical and Judgment Skills

Essential

• Ability to interpret and analyse test results in specialist diagnostic and therapeutic areas
• Ability to problem solve
• Ability to use initiative
• Ability to recognise and challenge poor practice

Planning and Organisational Skills

Essential

• Good organisational skills demonstrated
• Ability to prioritise and manage own tasks and workload
• Flexible approach to meet the needs of the service
• Ability to identify own learning needs

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

• Demonstrates a commitment to/understanding of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential

• Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development
• Recognises own level of competence and limitations

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).

Closing Date: 28 June 2026