Lead Respiratory and Sleep Physiologist
| Posting date: | 29 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £55,690.00 to £62,682.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £55690.00 - £62682.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 February 2026 |
| Location: | Plymouth, PL6 8DH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9216-26-0139 |
Summary
To lead the delivery and development of a high quality diagnostic respiratory physiology and sleep service, providing expert professional and clinical leadership. To carry out a broad range of respiratory and sleep investigations, and to play a key role in the development of the specialist diagnostic services, ensuring a high standard of technical work is maintained. The post holder will autonomously use their clinical judgement to assess, investigate, diagnose, plan, implement, manage and evaluate clinical care and management of sleep patients within an agreed scope of practice. To exercise a high degree of personal professional autonomy and make critical judgments to satisfy the expectations and demands of the role. To ensure the team provide continuous provision of evidence-based patient care, effective and efficient management of resources and staff development and education. To lead discussions in service development and strategic planning and assisting with integrated care pathways in the local community. For further details please see attached JD & PS