Chief Respiratory Physiologist

We are looking for an experienced and driven Chief Respiratory Physiologist to lead our Lung Function service. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional to take on a key leadership role, overseeing the operational management of the department while delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. In this role, you will provide expert professional leadership, working closely with the Consultant Lead to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the service. You will be responsible for implementing and interpreting local and national policies, maintaining clinical standards, and driving service excellence. As a line manager, you will support and develop junior team members through recruitment, induction, training, and performance management, creating a positive and high-performing team environment. You will also play a central role in service development and strategic planning, contributing to the design and delivery of integrated care pathways across the local community. Your insight and expertise will help shape the future of the service. This position is ideal for an experienced respiratory physiologist with strong leadership skills, a commitment to innovation, and a passion for improving patient outcomes. Join us and take the lead in advancing respiratory care. Responsibilities include: Performing routine techniques within the lung function laboratory, including Spirometry, FeNO, lung volumes, TLco, plethysmography, and reversibility testing. Performing complex procedures such as Histamine challenge, cardiopulmonary exercise testing, respiratory muscle assessment, fitness to fly assessment, sleep studies, long-term oxygen assessment, and Capillary blood gases. Ensuring data quality through equipment calibration and quality control for all tests performed. Maintaining compliance with national guidelines and legal and ethical obligations. Acting as an expert Physiologist, managing potentially distressing or emotional situations empathetically, especially with clients from diverse social and cultural backgrounds. Provision of CPAP (current caseload over 3000 patients) and support for those on Bi-level ventilation. Providing technical and clinical advice to multidisciplinary teams and delivering training and education to healthcare professionals and voluntary agencies. Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving Hackney, East London, The City, and beyond. We are proud that Homerton Hospital recently attained an \’Outstanding\’ rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our trust offers comprehensive hospital and community health services, including specialist services at St Leonard\’s Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home. We are committed to equality, diversity, inclusion, and fair recruitment practices, embodying our Trust values at all times. Homerton supports staff development and offers a range of benefits. We are proud to be listed among the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work. For further details or informal visits, contact: Name: Rama Gorrela Job title: Head of Respiratory Physiology Email: rama.gorrela@nhs.net Telephone: 02085107803 #J-18808-Ljbffr