Job summary
INTRODUCTIONAn 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 are looking for someone with experience undertaking clinical cardiopulmonary exercise tests as part of preparing patients for surgery.ABOUT THE TEAMWe 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.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
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 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.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. 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 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your Responsibilities
To organise and undertake cardiopulmonary exercise testing for patients referred to the Perioperative Medicine Service.To assist senior physiologists/service leads and to contribute to the operational management of the CPET lab.To 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 clinically. 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. You need to be physically fit as the clinic necessitates long periods of time standing and wearing appropriate PPE. This role is a full time (37.5 hours per week) fixed term position for 12 months.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your Responsibilities
To organise and undertake cardiopulmonary exercise testing for patients referred to the Perioperative Medicine Service.To assist senior physiologists/service leads and to contribute to the operational management of the CPET lab.To 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 clinically. 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. You need to be physically fit as the clinic necessitates long periods of time standing and wearing appropriate PPE. This role is a full time (37.5 hours per week) fixed term position for 12 months.
Person Specification
Trust values
Essential
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent
- BSc in Physiological sciences (e.g Sport, Exercise or Health sciences, Clinical or Sport Physiology)
- Electrocardiography Interpretation
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)
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Experience and knowledge of exercise physiology
- Direct clinical experience working with patients, including performing physiological measurements (e.g. spirometry, electrocardiograms, blood pressure
- Experience of interpreting exercise electrocardiograms
- Previous experience in a clinical physiology laboratory performing Cardiopulmonary exercise testing
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, able to communicate effectively at all levels
- IT skills (word processing, email, internet as a minimum)Application and InterviewX
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritise and deliver agreed objectives
Person Specification
Trust values
Essential
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent
- BSc in Physiological sciences (e.g Sport, Exercise or Health sciences, Clinical or Sport Physiology)
- Electrocardiography Interpretation
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)
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Experience and knowledge of exercise physiology
- Direct clinical experience working with patients, including performing physiological measurements (e.g. spirometry, electrocardiograms, blood pressure
- Experience of interpreting exercise electrocardiograms
- Previous experience in a clinical physiology laboratory performing Cardiopulmonary exercise testing
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, able to communicate effectively at all levels
- IT skills (word processing, email, internet as a minimum)Application and InterviewX
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritise and deliver agreed objectives
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.
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 2017, 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.
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 2017, 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).
