# Healthcare Scientist/Science Practitioner > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/healthcare-scientistscience-practitioner/5066a00c-7983-4645-a7dc-7330d6a3a835 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/healthcare-scientistscience-practitioner/5066a00c-7983-4645-a7dc-7330d6a3a835.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Trafford General Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Health science services - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 Per Annum, Pro Rata - **Contract type:** Permanent: Post-holder will work across Trafford General Hospital and Withington Community Hospital as part of the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC). The role is 22.5hrs (Including weekend, evening and night shift rotation to suit needs of the service) - **Employment type:** Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Extended hours, covering evening and night shifts as and when required to meet the needs of the service.) - **Closing date:** 2026-08-31T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-21T13:10:53.227Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Manchester/Manchester/Manchester_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Sleep_Physiology/Sleep_Physiology-v8244976 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8244976?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.mft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An 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. The post-holder will work across Trafford General Hospital and Withington Community Hospital as part of the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC). The role is 22.5hrs (Including weekend, evening and night shift rotation to suit 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. ### Main duties of the job 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. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION 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. 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. 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 for everyone. What is a DBS Check? A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role: Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings. Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role. Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the children’s and/or adults’ barred lists. Who Needs a DBS Check Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role. The Costs for a DBS At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred. For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december DBS Update Service Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service. ### Applicant requirements This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Skill **Essential** - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Ability to use own initiative to coordinate, plan and prioritise work - Ability to keep accurate documentation. - Leadership and team management skills - Ability to motivate and influence others - Skilled in use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint. **Desirable** - Experience in medical electronic maintenance. - Good knowledge of clinical information systems. ### Knowledge **Essential** - A good understanding of sleep physiology and pathology. - A good understanding of respiratory physiology and pathology. **Desirable** - A good understanding of non-respiratory sleep disorders. ### Experience **Essential** - Relevant Sleep Service Experience - Demonstrable leadership experience in a clinical/physiological setting - 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** - 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 - Experience managing teams or leading service developments ### Qualifications **Essential** - BSc Biological or Physiological Sciences or Equivalent - Registered with RCCP, AHCS or BRPT (or eligible for registration) - Evidence of Continuing Professional Development **Desirable** - Further Sleep Qualifications (RPSGT etc) - Mentoring/Teaching Qualifucations - Evidence of participation in Research ## Documents - [person specification band 6 (pdf, 440.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10556389) - [functional requirements band 6 (pdf, 920.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10556390) - [inside mft – your candidate place (pdf, 306.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2890) - [healthcare scientist/practitioner band 6 job description (pdf, 144.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10556388) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.