Respiratory Clinical Lead

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Lead for Respiratory to oversee a multidisciplinary team within a prominent NHS Trust. This role emphasizes leadership and innovation in delivering high-quality clinical care. The ideal candidate will ensure patient safety and effective service organization while fostering a caring and responsive environment. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to excellence and compassionate care, where your contributions will shape the future of healthcare for a diverse community.

Qualifications

• Registration with a Professional Body is required.
• Experience in clinical practice within Barts Health NHS Trust.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team to ensure strategic delivery.
• Attend clinical lead meetings and divisional board meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Governance

Patient Care

Management

Innovation

Education

Postgraduate Qualifications

Management Qualification

Job description

Job Opportunity: Clinical Lead for Respiratory

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity to become the Clinical Lead for Respiratory at one of the country’s largest acute NHS Trusts.

Contract Duration: 2 Year Fixed Term Contract

About Whipps Cross University Hospital

Part of Barts Health NHS Trust, located in Waltham Forest, North East London, serving over 350,000 residents. Our mission is to provide high-quality clinical care, develop our integrated care model, and support our trainees. The Respiratory Department offers inpatient and outpatient care, including TB, pleural clinics, bronchoscopy, COPD (including acute NIV), pulmonary rehabilitation, and sleep services.

Main Duties

The department features a fully equipped lung function laboratory and a dedicated outpatient facility (Chest Clinic). We seek a dynamic individual to lead our team with innovation and passion for excellent clinical care.

Role Purpose

The Clinical Lead will oversee a multidisciplinary team, ensuring delivery of strategic priorities aligned with the Clinical Director across key domains:

• Well Lead – Leadership, governance, learning, and innovation
• Responsive – Organizing services to meet patient needs
• Safe – Protecting staff and patients from harm
• Effective – Achieving excellent patient outcomes
• Caring – Providing compassionate, respectful care

Working for Our Organisation

Barts Health NHS Trust is among the largest and leading healthcare providers in the UK. We are on a journey to become an outstanding organisation with a world-class reputation, committed to continuous improvement, safety, and compassionate care. Our vision is to be a high-performing, innovative NHS group known for excellence, safety, and a supportive work environment guided by our WeCare values and commitment to inclusion.

Responsibilities

The post holder is expected to attend at least 80% of clinical lead meetings and monthly divisional board meetings. Attendance at PSIRM meetings is required upon invitation if leading governance activities.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge:

• Registration with a Professional Body
• Postgraduate Qualifications
• Management Qualification
• Substantive employment in clinical practice within BH