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Healthcare Science Practitioner - Respiratory Physiologist
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Respiratory Healthcare Science Practitioner Band 5
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.
Main duties of the job
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.
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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.
Details
- Date posted: 08 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 5
- Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 349-WTWA-8150505-RL4-A
- Job locations: Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester, M23 9LT, United Kingdom
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Clinical Physiology, Practitioner Training Programme, PGDIP, or equivalence
Desirable
- Minimum of three years Clinical Physiology experience at trainee level experience
Skills
Essential
- Perform Routine Respiratory Physiology measurements
- Interpret and report Routine Respiratory Physiology measurements
Desirable
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex lung function data.
Knowlege
Essential
- Up-to-date specialist knowledge of respiratory physiology.
Desirable
- Post registration qualification in specialist areas
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
Employer details
- Employer name: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
- Address: Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester, M23 9LT, United Kingdom
- Employer's website: https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
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