Respiratory Physiologist - #186162

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen to become part of the Respiratory Physiology Department (Adults) at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS). We are recruiting for a full-time permanent Band 5 Respiratory Physiologist. As a department we provide a wide range of respiratory diagnostic tests for both inpatients and outpatients across two sites.

As a large university teaching hospital we provide results for a variety of specialisms including: Pulmonary Hypertension, Interstitial Lung Disease, Asthma, Cystic Fibrosis, Primary Cilia Dyskinesia and Alpha-1 Anti-Trypsin deficiency, and many more.

Working for our organisation

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

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At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

A BSc degree in Physiology (or other relevant degrees such as Sport Science) and previous experience of lung function testing are essential for this role. You will be able to perform routine pulmonary function tests such as FeNO, Spirometry (and assess bronchodilator response) Gas Transfer, Body Plethysmography, 6 minute walking test, and muscle function (MIPS, MEPS, SNIP, Postural spirometry). Interpretation of some or all of these tests is desirable, but not essential. As the successful applicant you will complete in-house Band 5 competencies, in addition to relevant external qualification(s) to be nationally accredited, and register on voluntary professional registers (Academy of Healthcare Science). This is your opportunity to progress your career within the Respiratory Physiology field.

Applicants will have a special interest in Respiratory Medicine/Lung Function Testing. You may already be ARTP accredited, or currently completing this process, but you must be willing to work towards this. You will need to travel independently in order to work across 2 sites; at both Southampton General Hospital and The Royal South Hants Hospital- which is the base for our Community Diagnostic Centre.

If you are driven, proactive, hardworking and enjoy working as part of a team this is the role for you. A keen eye for detail and accuracy is essential. This role is Monday 08:00-16:00 Tuesday- Friday 08:30-16:30 with potential in the future for to see private patients at an enhanced rate complementing your baseline salary.

Person specification

Trust Values

Essential criteria

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together
  
  

Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience

Essential criteria

• BSc in clinical physiology or equivalent with relevant experience within respiratory physiology sciences.
• Association of Respiratory Technology and Physiology 1 and 2 (working towards)
• Currently working in the pulmonary Function area
• Able to undertake complex hand-eye coordination tasks and have the dexterity to use specialist diagnostic equipment.
• Able to relate information in a variety of forms to patients, relatives and carers.
• ARTP Professional Examination (Level 3) or willing to work towards it
• Eligible for or already registered with RCCP or equivalent
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Previous NHS Experience
• Previously worked with the public
• Computer data entry