Clinical Respiratory Lead

NHS; Southall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic clinical leader to enhance care delivery in a diverse community. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead high-quality services in medical and surgical settings while fostering innovative approaches to respiratory physiotherapy. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a commitment to quality improvement, and a passion for developing operational strategies. Join a dedicated team that is shaping the future of healthcare and making a meaningful impact on patient lives.

Qualifications

• Proven clinical leadership experience across medical and surgical specialisms.
• Track record of implementing change and driving improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of high-quality, safe, and effective care across various units.
• Manage the occupational therapy team and support senior therapists.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Compassionate Leadership

Operational Management

Strategic Leadership

Quality Improvement

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

Postgraduate Qualification in Respiratory Care

Job description

Job summary

This role offers an exciting career development opportunity for individuals at B7 aiming to progress into a more clinical specialist role while developing operational and strategic leadership skills, or for existing B8a staff seeking to broaden their portfolio. The ideal candidate is eager to gain experience in leading high-quality care within a diverse community and workforce.

The successful candidate will demonstrate proven clinical leadership skills and experience across medical and surgical specialisms, including critical care in acute settings, along with compassionate and inclusive leadership qualities. Education experience, along with a track record of implementing change and driving improvement, is essential.

Main duties of the job

1. Lead the delivery, monitoring, and evaluation of high-quality, safe, effective, and efficient care across medical, surgical, and critical care units.
2. Collaborate with respiratory clinical leads across the site to develop respiratory physiotherapy services aligned with local, regional, and national priorities.
3. Manage the occupational therapy team within medical and surgical wards, supporting the senior occupational therapist with operational and clinical responsibilities.
4. Partner with organizational leaders, including Senior Consultants and ward managers, to influence and shape new models of care.
5. Promote innovative approaches to developing respiratory physiotherapy services across multiple teams.
6. Serve as an expert practitioner in respiratory physiotherapy, working with advanced professional autonomy, accountability, and scope of practice.
7. Lead initiatives in quality improvement and research within clinical practice and service areas organization-wide.

About us

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for Brent, Ealing, Harrow, and beyond, with a diverse population of nearly one million people served by over 8,200 staff.

Our major acute services include:

• Northwick Park Hospital: features a busy emergency department, hyper-acute stroke unit, and specialized rehabilitation units.
• St Mark's Hospital: renowned for bowel disease treatment.
• Ealing Hospital: offers comprehensive clinical services, emergency care, and hospice care.
• Central Middlesex Hospital: provides surgical and outpatient services, including an urgent care centre.

We are a teaching NHS trust committed to training future clinicians and advancing research benefits.