Healthcare Scientist/Science Practitioner
Accepting applications until: 27-Apr-2026 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 27-Apr-2026 23:59
Key details
Location
- Site
- Trafford General Hospital
- Address
- Moorside Road
- Town
- Manchester
- Postcode
- M41 5SL
- Major / Minor Region
- Manchester
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Extended hours, covering evening and night shifts as and when required to meet the needs of the service.)
Salary
- Salary
- £39,959 - £48,117 Per Annum, Pro Rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (NHS AfC: Band 6)
Specialty
- Main area
- Sleep Physiology
Job overview
n exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Healthcare Scientist/Practitioner to join the Sleep Service at Trafford General Hospital, part of Manchester University NHS 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 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.
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The position will involve:
Performing, analysing and reporting on in-patient and outpatient sleep studies (including respiratory polygraphy, full video polysomnography, multiple sleep latency testing, maintenance of wakefulness testing and actigraphy).
Initiating treatment with CPAP and the follow-up of these patients using agreed protocols in both face-to-face and telephone clinics.
Teaching, training and mentoring of students and junior staff.
The service encourages and supports flexible working but the successful applicant will be expected to cover evening shifts on a rotating roster. The successful applicant will also be expected to travel to work at either Trafford General Hospital, or the Community Diagnostic Centre based at Withington Community Hospital (WTWA) as service demands require.
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 ‘Supporting Documents’ 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’ section and once opened, you can either scan or click on the QR code. Closing vacancy listings early 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. |
Applicant requirements
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Relevant Sleep Service Experience
- Willing to undertake further study
- Competent in setting up, downloading and scoring respiratory sleep studies
- Competent in setting up, monitoring and troubleshooting CPAP procedures
- Experience in teaching Sleep Physiology to University undergraduates and nursing students
Desirable criteria
- Experience in performing, scoring and interpreting full video polysomnography.
- Experience in performing, scoring and interpreting actigraphy.
- Experience of mentoring staff
- Experience of working within the NHS or similar Public Health Services.
- Experience of working night shifts
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc Biological or Physiological Sciences or Equivalent
- Registered with RCCP, AHCS or BRPT (or eligible for registration)
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable criteria
- Further Sleep Qualifications (RPSGT etc)
- Mentoring/Teaching Qualifucations
- Evidence of participation in Research
Skill
Essential criteria
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to use own initiative to coordinate, plan and prioritise work
- Ability to work autonomously.
- Ability to keep accurate documentation.
- Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.
- Good organisational skills, methodical, reliable.
- Skilled in use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
Desirable criteria
- Experience in medical electronic maintenance.
- Good knowledge of clinical information systems.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- A good understanding of sleep physiology and pathology.
- A good understanding of respiratory physiology and pathology.
Desirable criteria
- A good understanding of non-respiratory sleep disorders.
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Amy Dickinson
- Job title
- Lead Healthcare Scientist - Sleep Therapy
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0161 746 2884
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