University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our internationally renowned Perioperative Medicine Team for a Trainee Clinical Exercise Physiologist to join our Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) and Prehabilitation Service. We are seeking an individual who can learn and assist in conducting clinical cardiopulmonary exercise tests as part of preparing patients for surgery.
We are a dynamic team assessing, educating and supporting patients before major planned surgery, from across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Our service is delivered Monday to Friday to over 1000 patients each year. Every member of the team has their own unique role, and everyone is encouraged to put forward ideas for improving the service, while also being supported to reach their full potential.
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- BSc in Physiological sciences (e.g Sport, Exercise or Health sciences, Clinical or Sport Physiology)
- Proficient in all aspects of Microsoft Office.
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Desirable
- Courses/further study to demonstrate evidence of personal development.
- Interpretation of ECG training
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Experience and knowledge of exercise physiology
- Experience of dealing with non-routine and complex problems and progress chasing
- Experience of contact with patients, face to face or via telephone
Desirable
- Proficient in the use of all hospital computerised patient systems
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure using own initiative
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to learn and assimilate information quickly.
- Proven ability to work to deadlines, prioritise and multitask.
- To have awareness of limitations and boundaries.
- Ability to collect data and input electronically.
Vales and Behaviours
Essential
- Patient First
- Working Together
- Always Improving
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).
Closing Date: 05 December 2025
