Senior Respiratory and Sleep Service Lead (band 7)

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Respiratory and Sleep Service Lead to oversee the delivery and quality of services. This role requires substantial experience in respiratory diseases and leadership within the NHS. Key responsibilities include managing operations, maintaining clinical standards, and leading team initiatives. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Electric vehicle schemes

£500 annual learning and development budget

33 days of annual leave

Free parking

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in a leadership capacity within the NHS.
• Experience managing high-performing teams in a clinical environment.
• Proficient in performing spirometry and other physiological tests.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery, quality, and development of respiratory services.
• Maintain high clinical standards and manage daily operations.
• Lead audit, research, and service improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate and support training for staff.

Skills

Respiratory diseases and sleep disorders experience

Leadership and team management

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving mindset

Education

ARTP membership, STP graduate or Clinical Physiology degree

Job description

Senior Respiratory and Sleep Service Lead (band 7)

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.

Main duties of the job

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)

About 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. Youll also enjoy 33 days of annual leave, free parking, access to onsite facilities, and day shifts only ranging from Monday to Sunday.

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.

Job responsibilities

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.

Person Specification

Experience

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.

• 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.

Qualifications

• ARTP membership, be a STP graduate or hold a Clinical Physiology degree

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.