Healthcare Scientist/Science Practitioner - Respiratory

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Manchester is seeking a Respiratory Healthcare Scientist to join their team. You will be responsible for providing high-quality diagnostic services, performing complex procedures, and contributing to professional development in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have a background in respiratory physiology and a commitment to patient care. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from £38,682 to £46,580 per annum.

Qualifications

• Good clinical practice and continued professional development.
• Up-to-date specialist knowledge of respiratory physiology.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic services as an autonomous practitioner.
• Perform complex diagnostic procedures on patients.
• Ensure data quality through equipment calibration.

Skills

Demonstrable experience as a Respiratory Healthcare scientist/ science practitioner

Presentation / teaching skills

Experience in Sleep Physiology

Experience in performing CPET

Experience of working autonomously in the community setting

Education

BSc Physiological sciences or equivalent

Post registration qualification in specialist areas

Job description

Healthcare Scientist/Science Practitioner - Respiratory

The closing date is 08 December 2025

The Respiratory Physiology department is looking for a committed individual to join an expanding, friendly and high-performing team, as a Band 6 Respiratory Healthcare Science Practitioner/Scientist.

This post is ideally suited for an experienced respiratory physiologist who is wanting to enhance their skills and help in the progression and development of a motivated and evolving department.

You will contribute to the provision of high-quality care when performing lung function, CPET, sleep analysis, oxygen assessment, treatment and supporting the wider MDT.

Continuous professional development is strongly encouraged, and you will have excellent opportunities to develop further your skills and knowledge.

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.

Main duties of the job

You will act as an autonomous practitioner providing diagnostic services for the trust. Responsible for the day to running of the service.

To perform a range of routine and highly complex diagnostic procedures on adults with a broad spectrum of pathology, in an outpatients environment.

Ensuring data quality by undertaking equipment calibration and quality control for all tests performed within the laboratory.

Provide supervision of junior staff and assist in teaching and mentorship of trainees.

Our department is actively involved in delivering training and supporting the PTP and the STP, you will be required to contribute to this provision.

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.

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

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Diversity Matters

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BSc Physiological sciences, or Practitioner Training Programme, or Scientific Training Programme. RCCP/ AHCS registration
• Documented evidence of good clinical practice and continued professional development.
• Post registration qualification in specialist areas

Experience

• Demonstrable experience as a Respiratory Healthcare scientist/ science practitioner
• Presentation / teaching skills required to mentor new members of staff.
• Experience in Sleep Physiology
• Experience in performing CPET
• Experience of working autonomously in the community setting

Knowledge

• Up-to-date specialist knowledge of respiratory physiology.
• Understands the role of respiratory physiology/Healthcare Science within the NHS
• Understands the general organisation of the NHS
• Up- to date- knowledge of sleep physiology.

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.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

£38,682 to £46,580 a year Per Annum, pro rata