Job overview
We are looking for a motivated and experienced clinical leader with strong operational awareness, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead, develop, and support a multidisciplinary team while ensuring delivery of a high-quality, patient-centred diagnostic service.
Main duties of the job
Undertaking highly complex diagnostic procedures for routine and emergency outpatients and inpatients across all Divisions within Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Responsible for the effective coordination of workforce resources, including rota planning, annual leave approval, sickness management and staff development.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully. Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
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Person specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- BSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent qualification
- ARTP Accreditation
- Registration held with the AHCS or HCPC
- Computer literacy and numeracy
Desirable
- Relevant Master’s degree or equivalent.
- Demonstrate professional development post registration
- Formal leadership or management training (e.g. ILM, NHS leadership programmes)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Advanced clinical knowledge within respiratory physiology
- Ability to independently perform, interpret complex diagnostic investigations
- Strong understanding of national standards (e.g. ARTP, NICE, IQIPS) and ability to embed these into practice
- Demonstrates sound clinical judgement, including escalation of abnormal or high-risk findings
Desirable
- Evidence of leading or supervising staff in a clinical setting
- Ability to coordinate daily service delivery (rostering, triage, prioritisation)
- Confident in supporting, mentoring, and developing junior staff
- Ability to manage performance, give feedback, and promote a positive team culture
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Shows clear passion for working in the Cardio-respiratory Department at DBTH
- Demonstrates clear commitment to the team approach; exchanging ideas and providing support to colleagues
- Possess and display tact and diplomacy where appropriate
- Conveys written information clearly and accurately to a wide range of recipients
- Speaks confidently, conveying clear messages to a wide range of listeners
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This advert is for Highly Specialised Respiratory Physiologist (Team Leader) with Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Doncaster, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 Pro Rata Per Annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 29 Jun 2026.
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