Healthcare Scientist Practitioner Specialist (Respiratory/Sleep) in Manchester

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NHS AfC: Band 6

Main area Respiratory and Sleep Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 349-MRI-8349599-RL4

Site Manchester Royal Infirmary Town Manchester Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 26/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Pulmonary Function team at Manchester Royal Infirmary as a Specialist Respiratory Physiologist (Band 6).

We're looking for a motivated, caring professional with a keen eye for detail and the post-registration experience to take the next step in their healthcare science career.

Working autonomously, you'll undertake and report on routine and complex assessments—from bronchial provocation to assisting in cardio-pulmonary exercise tests (CPET).

Beyond clinical testing, you'll take on personal leadership responsibilities within the department, actively mentoring students and new starters to share your expertise. If you want to grow your career in a supportive, digitally innovative environment, this is the ideal role for you.

Main duties of the job

You’ll plan, perform, and independently report on a wide range of complex respiratory and sleep diagnostics, including cardio-pulmonary exercise tests (CPET) and bronchial provocation.

Working autonomously, you’ll analyse highly complex clinical data to formulate accurate technical reports, communicating these vital results to our senior healthcare professionals.

You’ll play a central role in our team's development by mentoring and teaching junior healthcare scientists and students, sharing your specialist knowledge.

With a keen eye for detail, you’ll oversee equipment calibration and quality assurance, ensuring our diagnostic tools meet the highest clinical standards.

You’ll contribute to departmental research, clinical audits, and service evaluation, helping us continuously improve the care we offer our patients.

Finally, you’ll be a compassionate, flexible communicator who remains calm under pressure and shares our commitment to equality, diversity, and core NHS values.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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.

Explore ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’

To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place. This welcoming one-stop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. You’ll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.

To access ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the ‘Documents to download’ heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided.

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

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.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment

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