Healthcare Scientist - Respiratory

Manchester University Nhs Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is seeking an experienced Respiratory Physiologist to join the Lung Function team to cover maternity leave. Based at Wythenshawe Hospital, you will work across MFT sites and community diagnostics, performing advanced lung function tests and contributing to teaching and service improvement.

Key duties include maintaining test quality, managing staff development, and deputising for the Head of Department while ensuring high standards of patient care

Qualifications

• Experience in a large physiology service.
• Ability to manage staff and develop staff.
• Expertise in a broad range of lung function tests.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of advanced lung function tests.
• Ensure technical accuracy and quality of test procedures.
• Lead and support staff development and appraisals.
• Deputise for Head of Department when required.
• Support cost-effective lung function service across sites.
• Educate and supervise junior staff.
• Contribute to teaching for students.
• Drive service improvements and quality of care.

Skills

Spirometry

Lung volumes

TLco

Plethysmography

Reversibility testing

CPET

Histamine challenge

Skin prick testing

Leadership

Education

BSc in Respiratory Physiology

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, and experienced Respiratory Physiologist to join our Lung Function team to cover maternity leave.

Are you are a highly motivated Respiratory Scientist looking for an opportunity to work at this level, at a large physiology service, that offers a broad range of investigations, then we want to work with you.

This role is based at Wythenshawe Hospital, in the North West Lung Centre, with a requirement to work at other MFT sites and support the community diagnostics team.

Main duties of the job

• Responsible for performing a wide range of highly advanced / highly complex measurements and developing new and innovative tests.
• Responsible for ensuring the technical accuracy and quality of the test procedures and producing accurate reports based on these procedures.
• To assist in the management of staff, including personal development plans, performance appraisals, recruitment and selection.
• To deputise for the Head of Department.
• To support senior members of staff in providing an efficient and cost effective lung function service to the University Hospitals of South Manchester.
• Participate in the education, development and line management of junior staff.
• Contribute to teaching Clinical Physiology to BSc and MSc students.
• Participate in improvement of services and the quality of care provision.

Professional, Technical and Clinical

• Perform unsupervised, all routine techniques within the lung function laboratory. To include spirometry, lung volumes, TLco, plethysmography and reversibility testing.
• Perform unsupervised: Histamine challenge, cardiopulmonary exercise testing, respiratory muscle assessment, fitness to fly assessment, long term oxygen assessment and allergen skin prick testing.
• To ensure 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.
• Ensure compliance with all aspects of legal and ethical obligations.

About us

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.

Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year Per Annum, Pro Rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 349-WTWA-8308382-RL3E

Diversity Matters: MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce. 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.