Chief 1 Respiratory Physiologist

• Provide strategic, operational and clinical leadership to ensure the delivery of safe, efficient and patient-centred Respiratory and Sleep services.
  

• Lead, manage and motivate the Respiratory and Sleep team, ensuring effective staffing, delegation, supervision, performance management and professional development.
  

• Oversee the delivery of respiratory and sleep diagnostic tests, including CPAP management, ensuring procedures are performed safely and in accordance with departmental protocols.
  

• Develop, implement and monitor clinical protocols, care pathways and standards of practice, ensuring compliance with current clinical guidelines and accreditation requirements.
  

• Ensure appropriate equipment management, including selection, maintenance, calibration, quality control and reporting of faults or malfunctions.
  

• Monitor service quality through clinical audits, patient outcomes, peer reviews and quality improvement initiatives, contributing to evidence-based service development.
  

• Manage the administration and organisation of the department, including patient scheduling, clinical reports, stock control, resource allocation and efficient use of departmental resources.
  

• Support staff orientation, teaching, supervision and training, including the development of basic-grade physiologists and student physiologists, and identify ongoing training needs.
  

• Monitor financial and operational performance, prepare resource estimates, control expenditure within budget and identify opportunities for efficiency and service improvement.
  

• Work collaboratively with consultants, clinicians, multidisciplinary teams and hospital management, ensuring patient safety, effective communication, compliance with Health & Safety requirements and continuous improvement of Respiratory services.
  
  

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ post-registration experience in a relevant healthcare setting.
  

• Relevant management experience and/or management qualification is desirable.
  

• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, leadership, communication and accountability skills.
  

• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) appropriate to the role.
  

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to the core values of Care, Compassion and Commitment.
  

• Ability to provide effective leadership and support while maintaining high standards of patient-centred care.
  

• Willingness to work flexibly across a 5-day roster, adapting working patterns to meet service requirements.
  

Benefits