Respiratory and Sleep Service Lead (band 7)

Perspectum; Oxford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Oxford seeks a Lead Respiratory and Sleep Service Lead with extensive experience in respiratory diseases and sleep disorders. This vital role focuses on maintaining quality standards in diagnostic services, managing operations, and leading a team. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and relevant qualifications. This position offers competitive salary, bonuses, and benefits including private healthcare, professional development budget, and generous leave allowance.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Electric vehicle schemes

£500 annual learning and development budget

33 days of annual leave

Free parking

Access to onsite facilities

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in respiratory diseases and sleep disorders, in a leadership capacity.
• Experience managing high performing teams.
• Previous experience performing Spirometry and other physiological tests.
• ARTP membership, be a STP graduate or hold a Clinical Physiology degree.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining high clinical and technical standards in investigations.
• Managing day to day operations including coordinating rotas.
• Contributing to audit, research and service improvement initiatives.
• Managing a small team, providing leadership and guidance.
• Ensuring compliance with national standards.

Job description

Job Description

Are you a Lead Physiologist looking to apply your experience in a new and exciting environment?

If you are passionate about delivering excellent patient care and playing a lead role in growing our services, we would love to hear from you.

About The Role

We are seeking a dedicated Respiratory and Sleep Service Lead to oversee the delivery, quality and development of our respiratory diagnostic and therapeutic services.

Day to day responsibilities include:

• Maintaining high clinical and technical standards in investigations eg spirometry, gas transfer, lung volumes, FeNO and sleep studies
• Managing day to day operations including coordinating rotas, supporting with training and ensuring service efficiency and patient safety
• Contributing to audit, research and service improvement initiatives
• Managing a small team, providing leadership and guidance
• Ensuring compliance with national standards (eg ARTP, BTS)

You will also work closely with clinicians and senior management to expand and optimise our respiratory services. Please note at least 50% of the role is clinic based.

Our CDC is open Monday to Sunday 7:30am-7:30pm with weekend shifts paid at an uplifted pay rate. Our Physiology shifts usually run from Monday to Friday, however occasional weekend work may be required and this could be subject to change in the future.

About You

We are looking for an experienced leader with UK/NHS experience to join our team and lead by example. With excellent communication skills, a problem solving mindset and the ability to work well under pressure, you will be confident in a senior position within our CDC. To be considered you must have:

• Substantial experience in respiratory diseases and sleep disorders, in a leadership capacity
• Experience managing high performing teams
• Previous experience performing Spirometry and other physiological tests
• ARTP membership, be a STP graduate or hold a Clinical Physiology degree

This is a great opportunity to develop your skills in a diverse and challenging role.

Why Work with Us?

Our CDC offers a competitive salary, performance related bonus, and a range of benefits including private healthcare, electric vehicle schemes, and a £500 annual learning and development budget. You’ll also enjoy 33 days of annual leave, free parking, access to onsite facilities, and day shifts only ranging from Monday to Sunday.

For more information on all our benefits, please download the 'Employee Benefits CDC' document on the right hand side of this screen under 'Information'.

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and supportive environment, with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Join a team that values diversity, excellence, and patient-centred care.

At Perspectum, we are an Equal Opportunities employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. We prioritise hiring based on merit, skills, and qualifications, valuing individuals for their unique contributions while ensuring a culture that respects and celebrates differences. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application process, please do let us know.