Lead Respiratory Physiologist

Bupa; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bupa is seeking a Lead Respiratory Physiologist for a full-time position at Cromwell Hospital, London. This role involves leading a team to deliver specialist respiratory diagnostic services, ensuring clinical excellence and operational efficiency. The candidate should possess a BSc in Clinical Physiology and have substantial experience in the field, along with strong leadership and communication skills.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year

Bupa health insurance

Enhanced pension plan

Annual performance-based bonus

Onsite gyms or local discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ post-qualification experience in Clinical Respiratory Physiology.
• Registration with AHCS or equivalent; membership of ARTP or ERS desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of respiratory and sleep diagnostics.
• Supervise a team of respiratory physiologists.
• Oversee equipment calibration and service scheduling.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Education

BSc (Hons) in Clinical Physiology or equivalent

Tools

Office 365

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Lead Respiratory Physiologist

Based Onsite - Cromwell Hospital, Kensington, SW5 0TU

Full time (37.5 hours)

Competitive Salary

We make health happen

As theLead Respiratory Physiologistat Cromwell Hospital, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering and developing our specialist respiratory diagnostic services. You’ll lead a high-performing team, ensure clinical excellence, and support the Centre Manager in driving service innovation and operational efficiency.

Job Description

Lead Respiratory Physiologist

Based Onsite - Cromwell Hospital, Kensington, SW5 0TU

Full time (37.5 hours)

Permanent

Competitive Salary

We make health happen

As theLead Respiratory Physiologistat Cromwell Hospital, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering and developing our specialist respiratory diagnostic services. You’ll lead a high-performing team, ensure clinical excellence, and support the Centre Manager in driving service innovation and operational efficiency.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation where your leadership, clinical expertise, and strategic thinking will directly impact patient care and service growth.

How You’ll Help Us Make Health Happen

• Lead the delivery of a wide range of respiratory and sleep diagnostics, including spirometry, lung function testing, CPET, and bronchial provocation studies.
• Supervise and develop a team of respiratory physiologists, ensuring high standards of clinical practice and continuous professional development.
• Oversee equipment calibration, stock control, and service scheduling to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Collaborate with consultants, clinical teams, and administrative staff to ensure a seamless patient journey from referral to results.
• Support governance, quality assurance, and service audits, ensuring compliance with CQC and hospital standards.
• Contribute to strategic planning, service development, and business case preparation to support future growth.
• Deputise for the Centre Manager and represent the department in multidisciplinary meetings and operational forums.
  
  

Key Skills / Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) in Clinical Physiology or equivalent specialist training.
• Minimum 3 years’ post-qualification experience of working in a Clinical Respiratory Physiology Department
• Registration with AHCS or equivalent; membership of ARTP or ERS desirable.
• Proven leadership and team supervision experience.
• Proficient in Office 365 and clinical systems; experience with private healthcare delivery is a plus.
• Strong communication, analytical, and organisational skills.
• Passionate about respiratory 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 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 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 require information regarding this role in an alternative format, please email: [e-mail]

If you would like more information on the role or would like to discuss other opportunities suited to your skills and experience, please contact [e-mail].

Time Type

Full time

Job Area

Clinical Services

Locations:

Cromwell Hospital London

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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