Healthcare Science Practitioner - Respiratory Physiologist

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust’s Respiratory Physiology team is seeking a Band 5 Respiratory Healthcare Science Practitioner at Wythenshawe Hospital and the Community Diagnostic Hub in Withington.

Ideal for someone who has just completed the Practitioner Training Programme, the role involves performing routine respiratory diagnostic measurements and developing skills within a large, supportive team.

Qualifications

• Must have completed Practitioner Training Programme.
• Be able to perform routine respiratory diagnostic measurements.
• Willingness to work across hospital and community hubs.
• Commitment to data quality and adherence to national guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic tests including spirometry, lung volumes, TLco, and plethysmography.
• Operate within main hospital site and community hubs.
• Calibrate equipment and perform quality control for all tests.
• Ensure technical quality of assessment complies with SOPs and guidelines.
• Support senior staff in supervision and training of Junior Staff.
• Contribute to service improvement and development.

Skills

Lung function testing

Spirometry

TLco testing

Plethysmography

Quality control/calibration

Patient data recording

Tools

Lung function equipment

PFT instrumentation

Job description

The Respiratory Physiology department is looking for a committed individual to join an expanding, friendly and high-performing team, as a Band 5 Respiratory Healthcare Science Practitioner. This is a fantastic opportunity ideal for an Individual who has just completed the Practitioner Training Programme. In this role you will be expected to be performing routine respiratory diagnostic measurements. The role will be centred at Wythenshawe Hospital and the Community Diagnostic Hub based in Withington Community Hospital. Continuous professional development is strongly encouraged, and you will have excellent opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge. This will include:

• Opportunities to undertake further relevant academic qualifications.
• Support to attend relevant professional courses and conferences.
• Opportunities to gain additional experience and build on new skills.

If you are looking for a new challenge, enjoy variety in your work and wish to be part of a large team striving to make a difference then we want to hear from you., Depending on skills and experience on appointment you will complete a period of orientation. Once complete you will practice as an independent practitioner and will be responsible for:

• The diagnostic tests and treatments carried out within the main hospital site and community hubs.
• Contributing to the smooth day to day running of services reporting to the managerial lead on a regular basis.
• Performing unsupervised, all routine techniques within the lung function laboratory. To include spirometry, lung volumes, TLco, plethysmography and reversibility testing.
• Ensuring data quality by undertaking equipment calibration and quality control for all tests performed within the laboratory.
• Ensuring the technical quality of assessment complies with published national guidelines, departmental SOP's and guidelines.
• Supporting senior staff in the supervision and training of Junior Staff.
• Contributing to service improvement and development.
  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.