Senior Assistant Respiratory Physiologist
Main area Specialist Medicine Grade Band 4 Contract Permanent Hours
* Full time
* Part time
37.5 hours per week Job ref 188-CL310425
Site University Hospital Southampton Town Southampton Salary £26,530.00 - £29,114.00 Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata Closing 16/05/2025 23:59 Interview date 30/05/2025
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 Adult Pulmonary Function Team at University Hospital Southampton. As a service we provide a wide range of respiratory diagnostic tests in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Our Respiratory Physiology Service is currently expanding, and we are looking for a Senior Assistant Respiratory Physiologist (Band 4) to join the team on a permanent-basis.
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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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Previous experience in lung function testing is desirable but 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!
Applicants will have a special interest in Respiratory Medicine/Lung Function Testing. You may already be working within the Respiratory Field/Lung Function Testing. You 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 essential. You will work across Southampton General Hospital and Royal South Hants sites on a rotational basis.
Person specification
Trust Values
* Always Improving
* Working Together
Qualifications / training required
* 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) grade A-C including English and Mathematics
* NVQ3 or equivalent in a relevant subject, or evidence of currently working toward it
* Working towards ARTP Accreditation
* Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
* Eligible for the Healthcare Science Register (via the Academy for Healthcare Science), Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists Membership (Voluntary Register or application pending) or equivalent
* Bachelor of Science or other relevant Life Sciences Degree
Previous or relevant experience necessary
* Knowledge in Respiratory Physiology
* Knowledge of pulmonary function testing and related equipment
* Experience of participating in research and audits.
* Previous experience of delivering front-line patient care within NHS or other healthcare provider.
Aptitudes and skills required
* Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate complex concepts to others.
* Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage and prioritise own workload.
* Proficient in Microsoft products including Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint
* Ability to work autonomously but also work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, aware of limitations and seeking advice as appropriate.
* Ability to work under pressure and time constraints
Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications. We will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.
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