Respiratory Service Manager (Diagnostics)

NHS; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading diagnostic service provider is seeking a Respiratory Service Manager to manage respiratory diagnostics across multiple sites. The role includes overseeing a team of clinical physiologists and ensuring service quality towards accreditation. Candidates must possess a BSc in Clinical Physiology, be ARTP accredited, and have strong interpersonal skills. Competitive salary offered is between £59,000 and £64,000 annually, with flexible working options available.

Qualifications

• Experience in performing and interpreting respiratory investigations.
• Previous experience in a leadership or training role is desirable.
• Willingness to travel across sites in the South West.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of respiratory diagnostics across sites.
• Provide expert clinical input.
• Manage and support a team of respiratory physiologists.

Skills

Competent in performing respiratory investigations

ARTP accreditation

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Strong organisation skills

Education

BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (Respiratory)

Job description

Overview

Ultracardiac Ltd are a leading provider of Diagnostic Services in the South West and are looking for a Respiratory Service Manager to join our growing diagnostic provision. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape a developing service within a supportive and quality-focused team. The role will involve managing a multi-regional service including a team of physiologists and a training programme, and ensuring we are working toward IQIPS accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day delivery of respiratory diagnostics across multiple sites, ensuring that services are safe, effective and patient-centred.
• Provide expert clinical input and maintain personal clinical competence, performing a range of tests to ARTP standards.
• Lead the implementation and monitoring of quality assurance frameworks, working towards IQIPS accreditation.
• Manage and support a team of respiratory physiologists and support staff, ensuring appropriate supervision, training, and professional development.
• Develop and maintain local training and competency programmes in line with national guidance.
• Work closely with senior managers, NHS and business partners, and commissioners to ensure services meet contractual and clinical expectations.
• Maintain compliance with governance requirements, policies and procedures, including infection control, incident reporting, and health and safety.
• Contribute to audit, service evaluation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

About us

Ultracardiac are an established and trusted provider of Diagnostic Services across the South West. For many years we have held contracts that support both primary and secondary care pathways, and work with the majority of NHS Trusts and ICBs in the region. We have been growing our services by supporting Community Diagnostic Centres across the South West and are expanding our provision beyond Cardiology to include other diagnostic modalities.

• Building Collaborative Partnerships
• Compassionate Delivery
• Excellence & Integrity
• Leaving An Unforgettable Impact

We take pride in a vibrant, friendly and supportive workplace culture where people, including patients and staff, are at the heart of what we do.

Details

Date posted: 30 July 2025

Salary: £59,000 to £64,000 a year

Pay scheme: Other

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working, Compressed hours

Reference number: E0447-25-0002

Job locations: Ultracardiac Ltd, Tor View Clinical Rooms, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8BY; Ultracardiac Ltd, Torbay, TQ1 3AQ; Ultracardiac Ltd, Cornwall, TR4 8UN

Qualifications and Experience

Experience (Essential):

• Competent in performing and interpreting a wide range of respiratory investigations (e.g. spirometry, FeNO, gas transfer, static lung volumes).
• ARTP accreditation.

Experience (Desirable):

• Previous experience in a leadership, supervisory, or training role.
• Experience in service development or IQIPS accreditation.

Qualifications (Essential):

• BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (Respiratory), Healthcare Science (Respiratory) or equivalent.

Additional Criteria (Essential):

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organisation skills and a strategic approach to problem-solving.
• Willingness and ability to travel across sites in the South West as required.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and, as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name: Ultracardiac Ltd

Address: Ultracardiac Ltd, Tor View Clinical Rooms, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8BY

Additional locations: Ultracardiac Ltd, Torbay, TQ1 3AQ; Ultracardiac Ltd, Cornwall, TR4 8UN