We are seeking an experienced and motivated Respiratory Service Lead to oversee the safe, effective and high-quality delivery of our Respiratory Diagnostic Services.
Main duties of the job
Service leadership and delivery
- Provide operational and clinical leadership for Respiratory Diagnostic Services across sites.
- Ensure services are delivered safely, effectively and in line with national standards, internal policies and contractual requirements.
Line management and staff support
- Hold line management responsibility for Respiratory Assistants and designated clinical staff.
- Support staff wellbeing, competence and professional development within the service.
Training and competency oversight
- Oversee the respiratory training programme, including induction, competency sign‑off and ongoing development.
- Maintain accurate training and competency records to support clinical governance and assurance.
Quality assurance and clinical governance
- Lead local respiratory QA processes, audits and clinical reviews.
- Participate in peer review processes and facilitate learning from audit findings, incidents and near‑misses.
- Support escalation of clinical or quality concerns through appropriate governance routes.
Reporting and assurance
- Provide regular service‑level reporting on activity, quality and performance.
- Contribute respiratory‑specific input into wider clinical governance reporting when required.
Professional practice
- Maintain relevant professional registration, CPD and clinical competence where applicable.
- Work collaboratively with clinical, operational and governance colleagues to support continuous improvement.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Clinical Physiology Degree (or Equivalent)
Experience
- Respiratory Physiologist with independent experience running PFT Sessions
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.
Job locations
North Bristol NHS Community Diagnostic Centre
Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working, Compressed hours
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Main duties of the job
Service leadership and delivery
- Provide operational and clinical leadership for Respiratory Diagnostic Services across sites.
- Ensure services are delivered safely, effectively and in line with national standards, internal policies and contractual requirements.
Line management and staff support
- Hold line management responsibility for Respiratory Assistants and designated clinical staff.
- Support staff wellbeing, competence and professional development within the service.
Training and competency oversight
- Oversee the respiratory training programme, including induction, competency sign‑off and ongoing development.
- Maintain accurate training and competency records to support clinical governance and assurance.
Quality assurance and clinical governance
- Lead local respiratory QA processes, audits and clinical reviews.
- Participate in peer review processes and facilitate learning from audit findings, incidents and near‑misses.
- Support escalation of clinical or quality concerns through appropriate governance routes.
Reporting and assurance
- Provide regular service‑level reporting on activity, quality and performance.
- Contribute respiratory‑specific input into wider clinical governance reporting when required.
Professional practice
- Maintain relevant professional registration, CPD and clinical competence where applicable.
- Work collaboratively with clinical, operational and governance colleagues to support continuous improvement.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Clinical Physiology Degree (or Equivalent)
Experience
- Respiratory Physiologist with independent experience running PFT Sessions
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.
Job locations
North Bristol NHS Community Diagnostic Centre
Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working, Compressed hours
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