Senior Assistant Respiratory Physiologist

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Assistant Respiratory Physiologist to join the Respiratory Physiology Team (Adults) at University Hospitals Southampton on a permanent basis. You will test outpatients in pulmonary function labs and inpatients on the ward, with full training provided.

The role involves cross-site travel between Southampton General and Royal South Hants hospital, with contracted hours across 37.5 per week; flexible working arrangements may

Qualifications

• Previous experience is not essential as full training will be given.

Responsibilities

• Testing outpatients in the pulmonary function labs or testing inpatients on the ward.
• Role involves cross site working with travel to Southampton General Hospital and the Royal South Hants hospital.

Job description

Senior Assistant Respiratory Physiologist

Hours: Full time, Part time - 37.5 hours per week

Job ref: 188-CL040926

Site: University Hospital Southampton

Town: Southampton

Closing: 25/09/2026

Job overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (please change where appropriate 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

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.

Working for our organisation

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.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. 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 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

In this role, your key responsibilities will include testing outpatients in the pulmonary function labs or testing inpatients on the ward. Previous experience is not essential as full training will be given. This role involves cross site working so being able to travel independently to either Southampton General Hospital and the Royal South Hants hospital which is home to our Community Diagnostic Centre. Contracted hours are Monday 08:00-16:00, Tuesday-Friday 08:30-16:30.

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