Respiratory Physiologist

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen to become part of the Adult Respiratory Physiology Team at University Hospital Southampton (UHS), supporting our expanding department at Royal South Hants (RSH).

Our respiratory department is rapidly expanding, and we are looking for 2 Respiratory Physiologist (Band 5) to join the team. As a service we offer testing to a wide cohort of patients (asthma, CF, COPD, ILD, BMT...) and work closely with other specialist areas, to offer a multidisciplinary team approach to our patients.

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

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.

About us

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.

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.

Due to the nature of this role and service, this role is on-site and the hours are as advertised. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Applicants will hold a BSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent with relevant clinical experience in respiratory physiology sciences. Newly qualified applicants or junior clinical physiologists enthusiastic about respiratory medicine are welcomed and must be eligible for voluntary registration with the RCCP or equivalent.

However, we will also consider taking on applications eligible to be appointed as Senior Assistant Respiratory Physiologist (Band 4). For such candidates, previous experience in lung function testing will be preferred, however not essential. The successful applicant will complete an internal work-based training programme, which includes in-house competencies and relevant external accreditations. This job role can be an opportunity to start a career within the respiratory physiology field

This job role is a great opportunity to develop your clinical skills within the respiratory medicine field by testing of respiratory diagnostic tests, such as spirometry, lung volumes, gas transfer, FeNO and 6 walking test.

The successful applicants will have the ability to work flexibly, be proactive and enjoy working as part of a team. A keen eye for detail and accuracy is also required. Even though the post is predominantly based at Royal South Hants (RSH), you may be asked to cover other UHS sites (for example, Southampton General Hospital).

Person Specification

Trust Values

Essential

Patients First Always Improving Working Together

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

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

Previous NHS experience Previously worked with the public Computer data entry

Skills and competencies

Essential

Communication Time management Teamwork Attention to detail Numeracy skills

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