Job Description

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.
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 are looking for someone with experience in undertaking clinical cardiopulmonary exercise tests as part of preparing patients for surgery. 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
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Details
Date posted
09 August 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-CL080825
Job locations
Southampton General Hospital
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO14 2AA
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your Responsibilities What youll do
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 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. You need to be physically fit as the clinic necessitates long periods of time standing and wearing appropriate PPE. Job description
Job responsibilities
Your Responsibilities What youll do
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 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. You need to be physically fit as the clinic necessitates long periods of time standing and wearing appropriate PPE.
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential

• BSc in Physiological sciences (e.g Sport, Exercise or Health sciences, Clinical or Sport Physiology)
• Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent
• Electrocardiography Interpretation

Desirable

• l Physiologists (RCCP), Association for Respiratory Technology & Physiology (ARTP)
• Holds a Masters in Physiology or related field

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

Values and behaviours
Essential

• Patient First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential

• BSc in Physiological sciences (e.g Sport, Exercise or Health sciences, Clinical or Sport Physiology)
• Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent
• Electrocardiography Interpretation

Desirable

• l Physiologists (RCCP), Association for Respiratory Technology & Physiology (ARTP)
• Holds a Masters in Physiology or related field

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

Values and behaviours
Essential

• Patient First
• Always Improving
• Working Together