Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Healthcare Science Practitioner- Sleep Service
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Sleep Service Practitioner
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 holder's 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
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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.
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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.
Contact
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Amy Dickinson
- Job title: Lead Healthcare Scientist - Sleep
- Email address: Amy.dickinson@mft.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 0161 746 2884
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