Clinical Sleep Physiologist

• Clinical Sleep Physiologist
• Palmerston North Hospital
•  Permanent – Full time

Help people breathe, sleep, and live better.

The MidCentral District Respiratory Service is seeking a motivated individual with excellent teamwork skills interested in providing a positive experience for service users accessing the service.

Applications will be accepted form experienced Clinical Sleep Physiologists or those holding a Bachelor of Science with a relevant major for a trainee sleep physiologist role.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Service

The MidCentral District Respiratory Service provides high-quality respiratory and sleep services to meet the immediate and long-term needs of the population equitably throughout the MidCentral Health region.

The multi-disciplinary team provides services to users who are referred by MidCentral inpatient, outpatient and community services.

About the Role

As a Clinical Physiologist you will be providing diagnostic sleep testing, ongoing patient advice for NIPPV (Non-Invasive Positive pressure Ventilation) and assessment and management of patients on CPAP and Bilevel ventilation, following CPAP titration studies including home trial and follow-up equipment requirements.

As a Sleep Physiologist Trainee, you will gain clinical experience, understanding and practical competency in a range of diagnostic testing and treatments within the sleep service. This will include completing the Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Technology with specialisation in Sleep Medicine (University of Otago) and registration requirements. During the two year training period the Trainee will work under direct supervision of the Senior Sleep Physiologist or Clinical Sleep Physiologist.

About you

Qualified Clinical Physiologist

• Bachelor of Science in Physiology or equivalent.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Technology (PGDipMedTech) with specialisation in Sleep Medicine or equivalent in sleep qualification.
• ANZSSA Certification Exam (ACE) or NZ Sleep Certification Exam (NZSCE) or Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) certification
• Holds current CPRB registration and Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) or be eligible to register and complete any required conditions to gain full APC without conditions.
• ANZSSA membership (Australia and New Zealand Sleep Science Association).
• Demonstrated knowledge of sleep physiologist duties
• Technically capable of performing and analysing sleep studies (level 2, 3, 4 sleep studies and oximetry)
• Adept in CPAP therapy initiation and long-term support for patients.
• Commitment to ongoing personal development, professional development and service improvement.
• Current full New Zealand driver's licence.                                                                                                                          

It would be an advantage to have experience in analysing and scoring sleep studies.

Trainee Clinical Sleep Physiologist

• BSc with relevant major.

About the Location

Manawatū is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living; here you can choose your ideal lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages, to bustling townships, or city life.  It's a family-friendly place that's easy to live and work, with easy access to an array of outdoor activities – beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, as well as fantastic mountain biking and hiking tracks. No traffic and an easy commute to work, really help a with true work-life balance. Our fantastic central location means exploring other parts of New Zealand is easy as a drive or a short flight. We are well served with excellent schooling options, as well as two tertiary institutes – Massey University and the International Pacific College.

Discover more hidden gems that Manawatū and Palmerston North have to offer here: Manawatū & Palmerston North - Visit | Live | Study | Business (manawatunz.co.nz).  Check out our careers site here for more information about Palmerston North hospital.

We actively encourage a life work balance and appreciate flexibility can be important, so we are open to discuss options! 

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.  

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Tara Penketh, Recruitment Advisor (Allied Health) at Tara.Penketh@tewhatuora.govt.nz>

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.

We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible so may withdraw the advert if the perfect candidate is found before the expiry date.  We strive to be a place where people love to work and learn. We aim to develop a diverse team that reflects the communities that we serve, and we welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs. MidCentral actively seeks Māori into our workforce to reflect the community we serve. Some positions are defined as a Core Children's worker under the Children's Act and require full safety checks completed before employment commences.