Paediatric Respiratory Sleep/LTV Physiologist


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	Negotiable
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Southampton, SO16 6YD
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	8 Oct 2026
Closing date:	22 Oct 2026

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Summary

The successful candidate will be responsible for helping to manage the inpatient and home sleep service in coordination with the Sleep & Respiratory Technicians and the Sleep Physiologists. In this role, your key responsibilities will include: Organising and running clinics where families are trained to use home sleep study equipment and analyse and provide specialist interpretation of the sleep study results for the Respiratory clinicians. On two scheduled (according to rota) nights per month you will also run LTV titration sleep studies. On these nights you will admit patients, apply sleep study sensors, monitor physiologic signals, and adjust ventilator settings according to a prescription and standardised protocols. Assist in the management of the waiting list for inpatient studies and coordinate the study dates and diary management for this group of patients. Training on procedure, policies, equipment and software will be provided. WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR We are looking for an enthusiastic physiologist with formal training to a BSc or equivalent level, or with very specific equivalent training and experience in a Respiratory or Sleep Laboratory or similar clinical environment. You must have: the ability to communicate with a wide range of people in a variety of settings High level of attention to detail working with numerical and physiological data the ability to work independently, assessing and intervening as necessary to ensure patient safety the ability to work with respiratory equipment and trouble shoot problems good organisation skills and effective time management the ability to work flexibly across various shifts, including nights. We are looking for an individual with excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering outstanding care. Whether you are an experienced physiologist seeking your next challenge or a developing physiologist looking to build your career within paediatric sleep and respiratory medicine, this role provides a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a service that has a direct and lasting impact on our patients health, wellbeing and quality of life. Please note that this is a part-time role. Before applying, please ensure that the available hours meet any eligibility requirements relevant to your circumstances. If you have previously applied for, or been interviewed for, this role and were unsuccessful, we respectfully ask that you do not submit a further application at this time.

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