Bank Sleep Physiologist

Job Description:

Bank Sleep Clinical Physiologist

Cromwell Hospital London SW5 0TU

Bank

£36 per hour

We make health happen

We are looking for an experienced Sleep Clinical Physiologist to join our Bank team at Cromwell Hospital. The role sits within our busy and expanding Sleep Service, supporting both outpatient clinics and inpatient/ambulatory sleep diagnostics within the Clinical Investigation Centre (CIC).

You will play a key role in delivering high‑quality sleep diagnostics, supporting the day‑to‑day running of sleep clinics, and contributing to the world‑class care provided by the Lung & Sleep Centre.

How you'll help us make health happen

Working alongside a skilled multidisciplinary team, you will deliver safe, effective, and patient‑centred sleep investigations across adult and paediatric cohorts. The role requires strong clinical competence, the ability to work autonomously, and a proactive approach to maintaining excellent service standards.

You will support both hospital‑based and home sleep studies and contribute to the ongoing development of the sleep service.

Task include:

  • Support the daily and weekly running of sleep clinics
  • Participate in physiologist rotas, including ad‑hoc on‑call weeks
  • When on call, attend and set up respiratory polygraphy and PSG studies at Cromwell Hospital or in patients' homes
  • Contribute to stock control and regular equipment checks to ensure seamless service delivery
  • Maintain flexibility to support service needs as the department continues to grow
  • Work in line with Health & Safety at Work Act requirements
  • Identify and report risks relating to equipment, environments, or clinical practice
  • Communicate clearly and appropriately with patients, carers, and colleagues
  • Maintain strict confidentiality and data security at all times

ESSENTIAL:

  • Respiratory Polygraphy - set‑up, analysis, and reporting
  • Polysomnography (PSG) - set‑up, analysis, and reporting
  • Confidence working with sleep diagnostic equipment
  • Ability to work independently and manage clinical workloads effectively
  • Interest in working with paediatric patients

DESIRABLE:

  • Multiple Sleep Latency Testing (MSLT) - set‑up, analysis, and reporting
  • Actigraphy studies - set‑up, analysis, and reporting
  • Use of positional therapy devices
  • Experience in paediatric sleep diagnostics
  • RPSGT accreditation

Key Skills / Qualifications

  • BSc in Clinical Physiology / Healthcare Science or equivalent
  • Proven experience in sleep diagnostics, including RP and PSG
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to analyse data, identify trends, and contribute to service improvement
  • Resilient, adaptable, and able to deliver high standards under pressure
  • Alignment with Bupa values: Brave, Caring and Authentic
  • Understanding of private healthcare delivery is advantageous

As a Bank Staff Nurse, you'll be eligible for:

These benefits have been carefully crafted to really make a difference to our people's lives, supporting a work-life balance whilst keeping focus on mental and physical well-being:

  • Annual leave accrual paid every time you work.
  • Subsidised staff canteen and coffee shop led by expert caterers.
  • Access to preferential rates on Bupa products, such as health assessments, menopause plan and some dental practices.

Why Bupa?

We're a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring, and responsible in everything we do.

We encourage all our people to ”Be you at Bupa”, we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That's why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We'll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

If you would like more information on the role or would like to discuss other opportunities suited to your skills and experience, please contact rachel.sharp@bupa.com.

Time Type:

Part time

Job Area:

Clinical Services

Locations:

Cromwell Hospital London
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