Lead Respiratory and Sleep Physiologist
37.5 hours per week (4/5 day working pattern)
Permanent
Salary: £57,528 - £64,750 per annum
Closing Date: Wednesday 15th July 2026
Interview Date: Wednesday 12th August 2026 (TBC)
**This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly. **
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The post-holder will work in co-operation with the Clinical service manager for physiological sciences to ensure operational delivery of the highest standards of patient care in both standard and advanced respiratory physiology.
Demonstrate specialist skills, knowledge and expertise in clinical practice in Respiratory and Sleep Sciences e.g., CPET, Oxygen Therapy and Pulmonary Function Testing.
Analyse, interpret and report on the results of a range of investigations.
Demonstrates proficiency in independently performing respiratory and sleep physiology investigations on both adult and paediatric patients, exercising appropriate clinical autonomy and consistently meeting departmental standards, protocols, and quality requirements
The post holder will maintain a high standard of clinical practice and will act as a role model for junior members of staff within the Physiological Sciences department.
Here at George Eliot our vision to ‘ excel at patient care’ takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
E ffective Open Communication
e x cellence and safety in everything we do
C hallenge but support
E xpect respect and dignity
L ocal health that inspires confidence
Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
To be responsible for the safe use of complex and expensive equipment e.g. Pulmonary Function, CPET and NIV equipment. ‘Our vision is to EXCEL at patient care’
To assess and adapt clinical techniques following assessment for each procedure to meet the individual needs of the patient.
To be responsible for quality assurance of the routine and specialised tests within the department, including external assessment, internal monitoring and taking corrective action where the need is identified.
To disseminate highly complex scientific knowledge, gained through private study and research and development projects, by peer reviewed publications and presenting to large groups at local and national meetings.
To initiate, participate in and supervise local and national research projects and audits within the department, to achieve improved clinical governance.
To possess the I.T. skills required for: Microsoft Office for report writing, audit and data management and presentations e.g. word-processing, spreadsheets development, PowerPoint.
Statistical packages for analysing scientific and clinical data, e.g. SPSS, Stata.
Laboratory computer system for entering, retrieving, and validating results.
Online databases for literature searches. Managerial/Leadership
Support the Clinical service manager in achieving long-term objectives of the department and its strategic direction including devising and revising COPs and guidelines as needed.
Deputise for the Clinical service manager for respiratory and sleep science services in their absence.
To oversee the quality of the department and ensure all the protocols/procedures are followed and all work correctly documented/recorded. Have knowledge of accreditation and certification standards required for delivery of Respiratory and Sleep Scientific services.
Ensure good communication and efficient performance within the department by actively participating in regular operational meetings.
Participate in the competency-based assessments and training of junior staff within the team. To ensure areas of concern in the clinical and operational performance of staff within the team are identified and reported to the Clinical service manager.
To be responsible for implementation of National, Trust and Departmental policies within the Department. Responsible for producing local and regional policies within broad professional and NHS guidelines, which will lead to changes in working practice for the Department and result in improved performance.
To maintain a high personal standard of professional practice and behaviour to meet the required professional standards (e.g. HCPC, IQIPS (UKAS)) and encourage others within the team and under your supervision to do likewise.
Work flexibly across all of the Respiratory and Sleep Sciences departments, covering the work of colleagues during peak periods or absence.
Responsible for the transfer of new technologies, tests or testing methods into routine diagnostic service.
To ensure that the IT systems and clinical technology is appropriate for the needs of the Department for data entry, spread sheets and report writing.
To recognise the opportunities to plan and initiate cost improvements and income generation schemes via service reviews and audits.
To interpret national and international relevant policies for disease testing and standardise validation practise in the department.
Ensure that appraisal and personal reviews for allocated staff are completed. Participate in the recruitment of staff.
To be actively involved in departmental quality groups and pro-active in the sharing of good practice.
To make proposals for, assist and/or lead in the implementation of changes in working practice as agreed by departmental working groups.
For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.
