Trainee Clinical Exercise Physiologist

1 week ago


Southampton, United Kingdom University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust Full time

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our internationally renowned Perioperative Medicine Team for a Trainee Clinical Exercise Physiologist to join our Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) and Prehabilitation Service. We are looking for someone who will learn and assist in undertaking clinical cardiopulmonary exercise tests as part of preparing patients for surgery.

We are a dynamic team assessing, educating and supporting patients prior to major planned surgery, from across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Our service is delivered Monday to Friday to over 1000 patients year. Every member of the team has their own unique role and everyone is encouraged to put forward ideas for improving the service, as well as being supported to reach their full potential.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

**Responsibilities**:
To organise and undertake cardiopulmonary exercise testing for patients referred to the Perioperative Medicine Service. To assist senior physiologists/service leads and to contribute to the operational management of the CPET lab.

Experience/Skills

You will need a BSc in Physiological sciences (e.g Sport, Exercise or Health sciences, Clinical or Sport Physiology). You will have experience and knowledge of exercise physiology. You need to be physically fit as the clinic necessitates long periods of time standing and wearing appropriate PPE.



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