Sleep and Ventilation Physiologist Lead

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

Job summary

A renowned healthcare institution in the UK seeks a senior sleep and ventilation physiologist to provide patient-centered care and manage a clinical team. This role requires advanced expertise and leadership in the field of sleep disorders. Candidates should be capable of delivering high-quality service and developing innovative approaches to care. A focus on professional development and inclusivity is emphasized within the organization.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Work-life balance

Innovative healthcare environment

Qualifications

• Expert in sleep and ventilation disorders with a clinical approach.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage clinical workload.
• Capacity to develop and improve sleep services.

Responsibilities

• Manage clinical load and diagnose patients with sleep apnoea.
• Lead the Royal Free Sleep and Ventilation team.
• Develop the sleep service at the community diagnostic centre.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Leadership

Patient-centered care

Job description

Overview

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 to 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 boundaries.
• 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.

Benefits

Working for our organisation and 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.

You must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom or meet the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. We welcome applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship, and these will be considered alongside all other applications. Before applying, please ensure that both you and the role meet the eligibility requirements under the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) points‑based system to avoid disappointment. For more information, visit the TrustID website. The Trust uses electronic new‑starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system. The Trust will request a DBS (CRB) if the post involves regulated activities. By applying for this post you are agreeing to Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Please be aware of scams – unless specified above, we will only communicate with you via @recruit.trac.jobs or nhs.net e‑mails and we will never ask you for any payments. For further support on submitting an application please refer to the NLPSS Applicant Toolkit: https://royalfree.pagetiger.com/cuuomnr/1.

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients. Our mission is to deliver world‑class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world‑class teaching and research, and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers' money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation. Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.