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University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Clinical Exercise Physiologist





The closing date is 09 October 2025











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Job summary


University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.


Please see below for a detailed description of the role.






Main duties of the job


An exciting opportunity has arisen within our internationally renowned Perioperative Medicine Team for a Clinical Exercise Physiologist to join our Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) and Prehabilitation Service.


We welcome applications from both internal and external candidates, including those currently working at UHS, across the NHS, or within the wider healthcare sector. If you have proven experience in undertaking clinical cardiopulmonary exercise tests to prepare patients for surgery, we would love to hear from you.


ABOUT THE TEAM


We are a dynamic team assessing, educating and supporting patients prior to major planned surgery, from across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Our service is delivered Monday to Friday to over 1000 patients year. Every member of the team has their own unique role and everyone is encouraged to put forward ideas for improving the service, as well as being supported to reach their full potential.





About us


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 UHS we'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.






Details


Date posted


25 September 2025




Pay scheme


Agenda for change





Band



Band 5







Salary



£31,049 to £37,796 a year

pa or pa pro rata





Contract


Permanent






Working pattern





Full-time,



Part-time





Reference number



188-CLN140925







Job locations




University Hospital Southampton


Tremona Road


Southampton



SO16 6YD














Job description


Job responsibilities


What youll do:

  • Organise and undertake cardiopulmonary exercise testing for patients referred to the Perioperative Medicine Service.
  • Assist senior physiologists/service leads and to contribute to the operational management of the CPET lab.
  • Assist with delivery of our Exercise Prehabilitation Service.

What were looking for:

We are looking for someone with applied clinical exercise physiology experience and knowledge, and at least 1-2 years of direct experience working in a clinical setting.

You should have:

  • Experience conducting cardiopulmonary exercise tests in the clinical setting.
  • An ability to read and interpret exercise electrocardiograms in clinical practice is essential.
  • Ideally you will be Accredited/Certified with a recognised Exercise Professional Body (e.g. ACSM) or are working towards this.
  • An ability to demonstrate applied clinical exercise prescription experience and knowledge is also desirable to assist with delivering our exercise prehabilitation service.

The clinic necessitates long periods of time moving around and wearing appropriate PPE. Applicants should be able to meet these requirements with or without reasonable adjustments.







Job description



Job responsibilities


What youll do:

  • Organise and undertake cardiopulmonary exercise testing for patients referred to the Perioperative Medicine Service.
  • Assist senior physiologists/service leads and to contribute to the operational management of the CPET lab.
  • Assist with delivery of our Exercise Prehabilitation Service.

What were looking for:

We are looking for someone with applied clinical exercise physiology experience and knowledge, and at least 1-2 years of direct experience working in a clinical setting.

You should have:

  • Experience conducting cardiopulmonary exercise tests in the clinical setting.
  • An ability to read and interpret exercise electrocardiograms in clinical practice is essential.
  • Ideally you will be Accredited/Certified with a recognised Exercise Professional Body (e.g. ACSM) or are working towards this.
  • An ability to demonstrate applied clinical exercise prescription experience and knowledge is also desirable to assist with delivering our exercise prehabilitation service.

The clinic necessitates long periods of time moving around and wearing appropriate PPE. Applicants should be able to meet these requirements with or without reasonable adjustments.








Person Specification






Trust Values



Essential




  • Patient First


  • Always Improving


  • Working Together









Qualifications, knowledge and experience



Essential




  • Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent


  • BSc in Physiological sciences (e.g. Sport, Exercise or Health sciences, Clinical or Sport Physiology)


  • Experience of conducting and interpreting exercise electrocardiograms


  • Direct clinical experience with patients conducting Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing


  • Experience and knowledge of exercise physiology


  • Direct clinical experience working with patients, including performing physiological measurements (e.g. spirometry, electrocardiograms, blood pressure)





Desirable




  • Holds a Masters in Physiology or related field


  • Accreditation with registered body (e.g. British Association of Sport & Exercise Sciences (BASES), American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP), Association for Respiratory Technology & Physiology (ARTP)


  • CanRehab Specialist Exercise Instructor or related qualification











Person Specification







Trust Values



Essential




  • Patient First


  • Always Improving


  • Working Together









Qualifications, knowledge and experience



Essential




  • Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent


  • BSc in Physiological sciences (e.g. Sport, Exercise or Health sciences, Clinical or Sport Physiology)


  • Experience of conducting and interpreting exercise electrocardiograms


  • Direct clinical experience with patients conducting Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing


  • Experience and knowledge of exercise physiology


  • Direct clinical experience working with patients, including performing physiological measurements (e.g. spirometry, electrocardiograms, blood pressure)





Desirable




  • Holds a Masters in Physiology or related field


  • Accreditation with registered body (e.g. British Association of Sport & Exercise Sciences (BASES), American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP), Association for Respiratory Technology & Physiology (ARTP)


  • CanRehab Specialist Exercise Instructor or related qualification












Disclosure and Barring Service Check


This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.





Certificate of Sponsorship


Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).


From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).











Additional information




Disclosure and Barring Service Check


This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.





Certificate of Sponsorship


Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).


From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).











Employer details


Employer name


University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust


Address




University Hospital Southampton


Tremona Road


Southampton



SO16 6YD








Employer's website



https://jobsincare.com/job/jnsiPFKGqtQ (Opens in a new tab)


























Employer details


Employer name


University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust


Address




University Hospital Southampton


Tremona Road


Southampton



SO16 6YD








Employer's website



https://jobsincare.com/job/jnsiPFKGqtQ (Opens in a new tab)



























Employer contact details


For questions about the job, contact:



CPET & Exercise Prehabilitation Lead


Dr James Otto (PhD)













Details


Date posted


25 September 2025




Pay scheme


Agenda for change





Band



Band 5







Salary



£31,049 to £37,796 a year

pa or pa pro rata





Contract


Permanent






Working pattern





Full-time,



Part-time





Reference number



188-CLN140925







Job locations




University Hospital Southampton


Tremona Road


Southampton



SO16 6YD













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