Senior Assistant Respiratory Physiologist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time
- Posted
- 18/09/2026
- Closes
- 25/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a Senior Assistant Respiratory Physiologist within the Respiratory Physiology Team at University Hospitals Southampton. You will be responsible for conducting a wide range of respiratory diagnostic tests for both inpatients and outpatients. The position involves working across multiple sites and collaborating with various healthcare professionals. Full training will be provided, and previous experience is not essential.
Key responsibilities
- Testing outpatients in the pulmonary function labs.
- Testing inpatients on the ward.
- Travelling independently to Southampton General Hospital and the Royal South Hants hospital for cross-site working.
- Adhering to contracted hours: Monday 08:00-16:00, Tuesday-Friday 08:30-16:30.
Essential criteria
- Health and physical abilities sufficient for the post (if necessary with reasonable adjustments with respect to the Equality Act/Disability Discrimination Act).
- 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
- Previous experience of delivering front-line patient care within NHS or other healthcare provider.
- 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 PowerpointApplicationX
- 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
- Positive and forward thinking
- Self-motivated and proactive
- Fine dexterity required and attention to detail
- Effective Role model
- Drive and enthusiasm for the speciality
- The post requires a combination of frequent light physical effort (carrying 2-10kg equipment); occasional physical effort (moving morbidly obese patients in wheelchairs); and frequent standing, kneeling or sitting in a restricted position
- Able to deal with exposure to unpleasant working conditions (body odour and verbal aggression)
- Ability to do shift work if required
- Ability to work across sites if required
- Willingness to attend seminars, conferences and educational meetings
- Patient First
- Working Together
- Always Improving
Desirable criteria
- Bachelor of Science or other relevant Life Sciences Degree
- 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
- Knowledge in Respiratory Physiology
- Knowledge of pulmonary function testing and related equipment
- Experience of participating in research and audits.
- Basic first aid and resuscitation skills
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.
This advert: £28,392 – £31,157 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 1d ago · Closes in 7d
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University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Senior Assistant Respiratory Physiologist
The closing date is 25 September 2026
Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust(please change whereappropriate e.g.Health Innovation Wessex (HIW) etc)is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title: Senior Assistant Respiratory Physiologist
Contract Type:Permanent
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team in the Respiratory Physiology Team (Adults) at University Hospitals Southampton as a Physiologist . As a service we provide a wide range of respiratory diagnostic tests in both inpatient and outpatient settings. We are looking for a Senior Assistant Respiratory Physiologist (Band 4) to join the team on a permanent-basis.
Some of the respiratory conditions we cover are: Alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency, Pulmonary Hypertension, Interstitial lung diseases, Cystic Fibrosis and many more. We working closely with several professions including: doctors, medical students, nurses, physiotherapists, pharmacists, healthcare assistants and administrators.You will be reporting to the Lead Respiratory Physiologist and we are a team of 7 Respiratory Physiologists.
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
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