Respiratory Service Manager (Diagnostics)

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

Job summary

A leading diagnostic services provider in the South West is looking for a Respiratory Service Manager to oversee a multi-regional service and manage a dedicated team of professionals. The role involves ensuring high standards of patient care and working towards accreditation. This is a permanent full-time position with a salary ranging from £59,000 to £64,000.

Qualifications

• Competence in performing and interpreting spirometry, FeNO, and gas transfer tests.
• ARTP accreditation required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee respiratory diagnostics delivery across multiple sites.
• Lead quality assurance frameworks towards IQIPS accreditation.
• Manage and support the team of respiratory physiologists.

Skills

Competent in performing and interpreting respiratory investigations

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Strong organisation skills

Education

BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (Respiratory)

Job description

Job summary

Ultracardiac Ltd are a leading provider of Diagnostic Services in the South West are 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 training programme, and ensuring we are working hard towards IQIPS accreditation.

Main duties of the job

The main duties will include:

• Supporting delivery of a range of respiratory diagnostics from community-based locations including spirometry, FeNO and Full Lung Functions Tests.
• Overseeing a robust and improvement-focused Quality Assurance framework that evidences our commitment to the highest standards of care.
• Developing and managing a team of physiologists and trainees/assistants.
• Liaising with the wider Management Team to assist with business development and service growth.

About us

Ultracardiac are an established and trusted provider of Diagnostic Services across the South West. For many years we have held a number of 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 more recently, and are expanding our provision beyond Cardiology to include other diagnostic modalities.

Our Company Values are:

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

We take a great sense of pride in our vibrant, friendly and supportive workplace culture. People truly are at the heart of everything we do, be that our patients or our staff, and as an organisation we understand the importance of providing a place of work that is pleasant and kind, and enable staff to be proud of working as part of the Ultracardiac Team.

Details Date posted

30 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£59,000 to £64,000 a year

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

Job description Job 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

Job description Job 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

Person Specification Experience Essential

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

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

Person Specification Experience Essential

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

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 known as 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

Employer's website

https://www.ultracardiac.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Ultracardiac Ltd

Address

Ultracardiac Ltd

Tor View Clinical Rooms

Plymouth

Devon

PL6 8BY

Employer's website

https://www.ultracardiac.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)