Respiratory Physiologist | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 07 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £32,073 - £39,043 per annum or per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 06 June 2026 |
| Location: | Southampton, SO16 6YD |
| Company: | University Hospital Southampton NHS FT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7991987/188-CL070526 |
Summary
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.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to become part of the Respiratory Physiology Department (Adults) at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS). We are recruiting for a full-time permanent Band 5 Respiratory Physiologist. As a department we provide a wide range of respiratory diagnostic tests for both inpatients and outpatients across two sites.
As a large university teaching hospital we provide results for a variety of specialisms including: Pulmonary Hypertension, Interstitial Lung Disease, Asthma, Cystic Fibrosis, Primary Cilia Dyskinesia and Alpha-1 Anti-Trypsin deficiency, and many more.
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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At UHSwe’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
A BSc degree in Physiology (or other relevant degrees such as Sport Science) and previous experience of lung function testing are essential for this role. You will be able to perform routine pulmonary function tests such as FeNO, Spirometry (and assess bronchodilator response) Gas Transfer, Body Plethysmography, 6 minute walking test, and muscle function (MIPS, MEPS, SNIP, Postural spirometry). Interpretation of some or all of these tests is desirable, but not essential. As the successful applicant you will complete in-house Band 5 competencies, in addition to relevant external qualification(s) to be nationally accredited, and register on voluntary professional registers (Academy of Healthcare Science). This is your opportunity to progress your career within the Respiratory Physiology field.
Applicants will have a special interest in Respiratory Medicine/Lung Function Testing. You may already be ARTP accredited, or currently completing this process, but you must be willing to work towards this. You will need to travel independently in order to work across 2 sites; at both Southampton General Hospital and The Royal South Hants Hospital- which is the base for our Community Diagnostic Centre.
If you are driven, proactive, hardworking and enjoy working as part of a team this is the role for you. A keen eye for detail and accuracy is essential. This role is Monday 08:00-16:00 Tuesday- Friday 08:30-16:30 with potential in the future for to see private patients at an enhanced rate complementing your baseline salary.
This advert closes on Thursday 21 May 2026