Healthcare Science Practitioner

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust seeks an enthusiastic Sleep Medicine facilitator to support a busy sleep department at Trafford General Hospital. The role covers night, evening, and weekend shifts to meet service needs, with involvement in teaching and ongoing professional development.

The Sleep Service provides diagnostic and therapeutic pathways for non-respiratory sleep disorders, supports CPAP management for a large patient base, and collaborates with academia on our medical

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records of procedures and patient interactions in clinical notes and departmental database.
• Perform, analyse and provide reports of routine investigations within the sleep service, including sleep studies and CPAP compliance.
• Prepare equipment for patients undergoing polygraphy and complex polysomnography sleep studies.
• Attend regular revision courses to advance knowledge of testing and treatment procedures used within the service.
• Assist in tutoring Sleep Medicine and Sleep Physiology to university students on related courses.

Job description

Are you interested in a career in Sleep Medicine and passionate about patient care? We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our expanding team in the sleep department at Trafford General Hospital, Manchester Foundation Trust.

This role supports the delivery of a high-quality sleep service across both our main department and the Community Diagnostic Centre at Withington Community Hospital. The post holders working pattern will include weekend, evening and night shift rotation to suit the needs of the service.

The Sleep Service is a modern, dynamic unit serving a large population across the North West. With a CPAP user base of more than 8,000 patients, the service provides a comprehensive range of diagnostic and therapeutic pathways, including the assessment and management of non-respiratory sleep disorders.

We are also actively involved in education and training, contributing to the teaching of students on the PTP course at Manchester Metropolitan University.

• Maintain accurate records of all procedures and interactions with patients in patient clinical notes and departmental database
• Perform, analyse and provide reports of routine investigations within the sleep service, including respiratory sleep studies and CPAP compliance
• Prepare equipment for patients undergoing polygraphy and complex Polysomnography sleep studies
• Attend regular revision courses to ensure advancement of knowledge and to understand principles of testing and treatment procedures used within the service.
• Assist in the tutoring and demonstrating Sleep Medicine and Sleep Physiology to university students undertaking pre and post graduate degrees in Clinical Physiology for Modernising Scientific Careers pathway and other advanced Sleep Medicine training.

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

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As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

• Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.
• Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police that's considered relevant to the role.
• Enhanced with BarredLists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the children's and/or adults' barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit:https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december

DBS Update Service

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.

Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.

You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.

At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.

Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.