Lead Clinical Sleep Physiologist

Bupa; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Lead Clinical Sleep Physiologist for Cromwell Hospital in London. This full-time role involves overseeing the delivery of advanced sleep diagnostics and leading a skilled team. Candidates should have a BSc in Clinical Physiology and at least 3 years of experience in sleep diagnostics. The position offers a supportive work environment and various benefits, including a competitive salary and Bupa health insurance.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year

Bupa health insurance

Enhanced pension plan

Annual performance-based bonus

Onsite gyms or local discounts

Various other benefits and online discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ post-qualification experience in sleep diagnostics, including CPAP/NIV.
• Registration with AHCS or equivalent; membership of BSS, BDSS, or ESRS desirable.
• Strong understanding of private healthcare service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver advanced sleep diagnostics and analysis.
• Oversee daily operations including rota planning and stock control.
• Manage the sleep physiology team ensuring high standards.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical analysis

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

BSc (Hons) in Clinical Physiology or equivalent

Tools

Office 365

Clinical systems

Job description

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Lead Clinical Sleep Physiologist

Apply locations South West London time type Full time posted on Posted 9 Days Ago job requisition id R1189058

Job Description:

Lead Clinical Sleep Physiologist
Based Onsite – Cromwell Hospital, Kensington, SW5 0TU
Full time (37.5 hours)
Permanent
Competitive Salary

We make health happen

As theLead Clinical Sleep Physiologistat Cromwell Hospital, you’ll take a leading role in the delivery and development of our expanding Sleep Clinic. You’ll oversee daily clinical operations, support affiliated sleep services across London, and ensure the highest standards of patient-centred care. This is a unique opportunity to shape a growing service, lead a skilled team, and contribute to strategic planning and innovation in sleep medicine.

How you’ll help us make health happen

• Lead and deliver a wide range of advanced sleep diagnostics, including actigraphy, respiratory polygraphy, transcutaneous CO₂, polysomnography (inpatient, home video, ambulatory), and MSLT.
• Provide expert analysis, interpretation, and reporting of sleep studies.
• Oversee ventilation therapies (CPAP/NIV) and sleep positional training (SPT).
• Manage daily operations including rota planning, stock control, equipment calibration, and service scheduling.
• Collaborate with consultants, secretarial teams, and clinic coordinators to ensure a seamless patient journey from referral to review.
• Support the Centre Manager in service development, business case preparation, and financial planning.
• Lead and mentor the sleep physiology team, including bank staff, ensuring high standards of clinical practice and professional development.
• Represent the department in multidisciplinary meetings and deputise for the Centre Manager when required.
• Ensure compliance with CQC and hospital governance standards, contributing to audits, quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Skills / Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) in Clinical Physiology or equivalent specialist training.
• Minimum 3 years’ post-qualification experience in sleep diagnostics, including CPAP/NIV.
• Registration with AHCS or equivalent; membership of BSS, BDSS, or ESRS desirable.
• Proven leadership and team supervision experience.
• Strong understanding of private healthcare service delivery.
• Proficient in Office 365 and clinical systems.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organisational skills.
• Passionate about sleep medicine and committed to delivering outstanding patient care.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health – from mental and physical, to financial, social, and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family-friendly benefits.

Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:

• Equivalent to 25 days holiday per year, increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell.
• Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind.
• An enhanced pension plan and life insurance.
• Annual performance-based bonus.
• Onsite gyms or local discounts where no onsite gym is available.
• Various other benefits and online discounts.

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 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.

Time Type:

Full time

Job Area:

Clinical Services

Locations:

Cromwell Hospital London

About Us

Be at the heart of helping people live longer healthier, happier lives and making a better world . We employ more than 80,000 people globally who are making this a reality. If you've got the belief, the drive and the talent to help us in our ambition then we’d like to hear from you. Wherever you work, one thing stands out about Bupa people. Our customers are our passion – they’re at the heart of our positively different culture of care. At Bupa you’ll be challenged, you’ll be encouraged to innovate, and collaborate with colleagues who are committed to delivering exceptional experiences. We trust, respect and consider everyone, knowing your difference will make the difference.

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