Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Healthcare Scientist - Respiratory and Sleep Physiologist
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Job Description
Provide and perform, complex specialist and advanced clinical diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in the two disciplines of Clinical Respiratory and Clinical Sleep Physiology, to patients of all ages, from a range of specialties, which are essentially cardio-thoracic in nature.
- Undertake interpretation of results and provision of subjective clinical reports.
- Participate in the development and training of Clinical Physiologists and other staff within the designated specialist area.
- Undertake clinical supervision and training of students and other staff.
- Work collaboratively on a day-to-day basis with colleagues to ensure that the daily workload needs are met.
- Participate in regular clinical audits of activities.
Clinical Duties
- Maintain high professional standard of Respiratory-Sleep services to patients.
- Plan, perform, interpret, and provide reports on a wide range of Respiratory physiological investigations to patients of all age groups, without supervision, employing current standards.
- Plan, perform, interpret, and provide reports on sleep investigations on patients referred by primary and secondary care without supervision.
- Initiate CPAP treatment where appropriate and conduct follow-up CPAP compliance reviews, face to face and remote following agreed protocols.
- Support ward polygraphy sleep studies when required.
- Contribute to multi-disciplinary team meetings within respiratory and sleep sciences.
- Maintain continuous professional development appropriate to the range of Respiratory-Sleep services to patients.
- Provide support to Respiratory-Sleep staff in dealing with difficult and conflicting situations of a clinical nature in addition to act accordingly when exposed to distressing or emotional circumstances when dealing directly with patients and or their relatives.
- Act in a professional manner towards all patients, colleagues and visitors.
- Undertake calibration, simple fault remedies, cleaning and maintenance of equipment and ensure these are in good working order. In case of equipment failure, effectively communicate with the Service Manager and in their absence, the manufacturers and service contractors to minimise any interruption of service.
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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.
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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.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: James Berry
- Job title: Highly Specialised Clinical Physiologist
- Email address: James.Berry@mft.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 0161 604 5381
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