Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Healthcare Science - Respiratory Physiologist - Paediatric interest
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Healthcare Science - Respiratory Physiologist - Paediatric interest
Band 6 Healthcare Scientist — Respiratory Physiology (Adult & Paediatric)
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Healthcare Scientist in Respiratory Physiology to join the expanding Respiratory Physiology Service at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT).
This responsible and dynamic role offers a unique opportunity to:
- Develop skills across a broad range of adult respiratory diagnostics
- Support the growing delivery of paediatric respiratory physiology services, including:
- Children and Young People (CYP) pathways
- Community Diagnostic Centres (CDCs)
Ideal for candidates with an interest in paediatrics, enabling them to grow expertise in:
- Paediatric and CYP respiratory physiology pathways
- Experienced community and acute paediatric healthcare settings
- Contribution to the expansion of paediatric diagnostic services
Key Responsibilities
This independent practitioner role involves:
Clinical Duties
- Oversee the daily operation of the diagnostic service, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Perform a range of routine and highly complex respiratory tests on adults with varied pathologies within outpatient environments.
- Act as a core practitioner in respiratory diagnostics, applying knowledge to assess, interpret, and document findings.
- Support the development of paediatric respiratory diagnostic services, including exposure to CYP physiology pathways and interventions.
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Service Excellence & Patient Engagement
- Promote exceptional patient experiences, particularly engaging effectively with children, young people, and families.
- Ensure data quality by:
- Conducting equipment calibration
- Adhering to quality control procedures in diagnostic tests
Team Development & Training
- Provide supervision, mentorship, and teaching for junior staff and trainees.
- Contribute to trainee support, including Postgraduate Training Programme (PTP) and Scientific Training Programme (STP) initiatives to enhance learning and clinical competence.
About Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT)
MFT is a pioneering healthcare organisation, delivering outstanding care across three hospitals and extensive outpatient services. As the largest NHS provider of specialist care, with a staff of 30,000+, we serve over 1 million patients annually.
Our strengths include:
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- The largest health academic campus in Europe (Oxford Road Campus)
- Forward-thinking approach to clinical excellence and innovative care transformation
- Support for professional development through structured clinical pathways
A Collaborative Environment
- Work alongside multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic, supportive culture.
- Cutting-edge technology with the MFT Hive Electronic Patient Record system, enabling safer, smarter, and streamlined workflows.
Bringing Meaningful Impact
At MFT, your work is more than a job—it’s about transforming healthcare and making a lasting difference in patient lives.
Why Choose MFT?
- Opportunity to shape future healthcare, while embracing skilled autonomy and practical impact.
- Collaborative team culture, where every contribution is valued.
- Clarity in career progression, with pathways for sustained professional development.
Next Steps
For further information or to schedule an informal meeting, contact:
Lead Contact:
- Name: Martina Lambert
- Job Title: Clinical Service Manager
- Email: Martina.Lambert@mft.nhs.uk
- Telephone: 0161 291 5020
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