Senior Respiratory Physiologist

at  University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

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.
The Respiratory Physiology Department at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) are delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Respiratory Physiologist to join our expanding department. We are looking for a enthusiastic experienced Band 6 Senior Respiratory Physiologist to work at both the Royal South Hants Hospital covering our new Clinical Diagnostic Centre, and at Southampton General Hospital.
You will be working as a to Lead Respiratory Physiologist and will be responsible for teaching, mentoring and training colleagues from within and external to the department. Being a regional centre for several specialities means we see patients with a wide array of conditions and treatments such as Sarcoidosis, Cystic Fibrosis, Bone Marrow Transplant, Difficult Asthma and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.
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.
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.
Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service.
We are able to provide a wide array of tests such as Feno, Impulse Oscillometry, Spirometry, Gas Transfer, Body Plethysmography, MIPS/MEPS/SNIP, postural Spirometry etc along with complex tests such as Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (athletes, CF, Pulmonary Hypertension etc) and Bronchial Provocation Challenge Testing. We test inpatients and outpatients on a daily basis meaning being proactive and excellent team working and communication is critical.
Previous experience working as a Band 6 is desirable but not essential. Please note if you do not fulfil all of the essential criteria then the successful applicant will be able to complete an internal work-based training programme, which includes in-house competencies and relevant external accreditations. Once these requirements are completed then the successful applicant will immediately become a Band 6 Senior Respiratory Physiologist. This job role can be an opportunity to progress your career within the Respiratory Physiology field!
You will have a special interest in Respiratory Medicine/Lung Function Testing. You will already be working within the Respiratory Field/Lung Function Testing and may have already be ARTP accredited or are willing to work towards this. You will need to work flexibly across sites, be proactive and enjoy working in a fast paced respiratory outpatient department. Being a excellent coach for patients whilst having keen eye for detail and accuracy is essential.
The Respiratory Physiology department works Monday-Friday 08:30-16:30 with the opportunity to see private patients outside of contracted hours to complement your salary.
A driving license is not essential but travelling across sites is part of this job role

Please refer the Job description for details