Sleep Scientist - Grade 1

Sleep Scientist – Grade 1, Part Time

20 hours per fortnight.

2 x 10hr Evening/Night shifts with opportunity to add day shifts once trained.

The position, on a rotating roster, involves patient-focused clinical care as well as analytical and scientific work. This includes preparation prior to overnight sleep studies, CPAP implementation and titration, overnight sleep study monitoring and aspects of sleep study analysis. The successful applicant will have a science degree with related majors, have excellent communication skills, work collaboratively, and demonstrate initiative and confidence when working in a clinical setting.

The Sleep Disorders Unit at Footscray Hospital is NATA Accredited, and performs a variety of in-laboratory and home based PSG and treatment studies. The Unit performs approximately 2,000 sleep studies per annum, including diagnostic, treatment (CPAP/Bi-Level/Oxygen) and split studies, with TcCO2 monitoring if required. The unit also provides support to patients with CPAP clinics, APAP trials and light therapy devices.

Western Health is continually growing due to being in the growth corridor of Melbourne. Plans are under way with a new Footscray Hospital being built in 2025, where our unit is increasing in size. This means there is a high opportunity to grow professionally within the Sleep Disorders Unit.

Whilst this position maintains a strong clinical focus, the Grade 1 scientist will also support quality system activities in line with NATA/ASA Accreditation Standards and be involved in specific set of delegated portfolios. The Grade 1Sleep Scientist will be expected to demonstrate an analytical approach to troubleshooting and be highly organised.

To be Successful in this Role you:

Essential:

• Will possess a relevant science degree (e.g., biomedical science, physiology)
• Will attain new tasks quickly and be a proactive learner
• Need to maintain the highest skill set in terms of complex and specialised testing procedures, including competence using computer software in a clinical setting.
• Have well developed professional interpersonal skills, including effective written and verbal communication skills
• Have the ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Will support the operational needs of the scientific units, by performing a variety of shifts (covering days, evenings, nights) as per roster
• Have an interest in patient-focused care

Desired:

• Have clinical experience in sleep disorders testing
• Have leadership capacity (Based on experience)
• Have Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) experience

About Us

Our workforce of over 11,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.

Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Hazeldean, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.

Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:

• Professional development support
• Career advancement opportunities
• Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
• Work-life balance

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance (including evidence of COVID 19 vaccination) and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.

Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.