Sleep and Ventilation Lead AHP

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare institution in the UK seeks a clinical expert in sleep and ventilation. This role involves managing a clinical team, developing services at the community diagnostic centre, and ensuring quality patient care. Candidates should possess strong autonomy and expert knowledge in sleep disorders. The position promises a supportive environment focused on professional development and innovative healthcare practices.

Qualifications

• High degree of personal professional autonomy is essential.
• Ability to make critical judgments in various situations.
• Expert knowledge in sleep and ventilation care.

Responsibilities

• Manage clinical load and treat patients with sleep apnoea and hypoventilation.
• Lead the Royal Free Sleep and Ventilation team.
• Develop sleep service at the community diagnostic centre and train staff.
• Perform quality control on diagnostic tests and ensure report accuracy.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary team for patient care.
• Promote continuous improvement of patient care.

Job description

The post holder should be a clinical expert in the field of sleep and ventilation and is required to have a high clinical profile ensuring the provision of effective and efficient care. At this level the post holder is expected to work as a highly skilled senior sleep and ventilation physiologist with expert knowledge. This role is clinical and managerial, the main focus of the role is to providing patient-centred clinical care of patients with sleep and ventilation disorders. The managerial aspect includes the leadership of the Royal Free Sleep and Ventilation team - consisting of Band 7 and band 5 sleep physiologists, STP Students, ATOs (technical officer) and admin staff and lead and develop the sleep service at the community diagnostic centre (CDC) at Finchley memorial Hospital.

The post holder will be expected to exercise a high degree of personal professional autonomy and make critical judgments to satisfy the expectations and demands of the role. The post holder will be guided by health, organisational or broad occupational policies, but in most situations the post holder will need to establish the way in which these should be interpreted and advise relevant stakeholders accordingly. He/she will be expected work at an advanced clinical level within their level of competence and to work flexibly as part of the team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a clinical load: diagnose, treat and review patients with sleep apnoea requiring continuous positive airway pressure therapy and those with hypoventilation syndromes requiring non‑invasive ventilation.
• Manage the Royal Free Sleep and Ventilation team - consisting of Band 7 and band 5 sleep physiologists, STP Students, ATOs (technical officer) and admin staff.
• Continue developing the sleep service at the community diagnostic centre (CDC) at Finchley memorial Hospital and train staff in sleep diagnostic testing and scoring.
• Be able to perform, calculate, quality control, and have a sound understanding of the clinical relevance of the results of a range of tests and take responsibility for the quality and accuracy of all reports leaving the laboratory.
• To liaise with all key members of the multidisciplinary team to advise and support colleagues in the delivery of specialised patient care across professional units.
• To promote an innovative and progressive attitude to the continual improvement of patient care through reviewing the evidence base.
• To act as a visible role model and expert practitioner.

Embarking on a professional journey with the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust promises an enriching career experience.

As a pioneering institution at the forefront of healthcare excellence, we offer a dynamic environment characterised by innovation, collaboration, and a deep commitment to patient wellbeing.

You will become part of a team dedicated to pushing boundaries, embracing cutting‑edge technology, and continuously enhancing the delivery of world‑class healthcare services.

With a focus on professional development, work‑life balance, and a culture of inclusivity, the trust provides a platform for you to thrive and contribute meaningfully to the advancement of healthcare.