About this role
Job summary
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.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Duties
1. Maintain high professional standard of Respiratory-Sleep services to patients.
2. 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.
3. Plan, perform, interpret, and provide reports on sleep investigations on patients referred by primary and secondary care without supervision.
4. Initiate CPAP treatment where appropriate and conduct follow-up CPAP compliance reviews, face to face and remote following agreed protocols.
5. Support ward polygraphy sleep studies when required.
6. Contribute to multi-disciplinary team meetings within respiratory and sleep sciences.
7. Maintain continuous professional development appropriate to the range of Respiratory-Sleep services to patients.
8. 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.
9. Act in a professional manner towards all patients, colleagues and visitors.
10. 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.
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.
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.
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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.
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Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology degree or equivalent. Evidence of CPD Registered with AHCS or HCPC (or eligible for registration)
Desirable
MSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology degree or equivalent. Postgraduate formal training courses in relevant clinical field.
Experience Essential
Substantial experience working within a Respiratory/Sleep Physiology department. Competent at performing and interpreting, full lung function tests, respiratory muscle tests, capillary blood gases and bronchial challenge testing. Competent at performing, scoring and interpreting home polygraphy sleep studies. Experience of CPAP issue and after care with patients.
Desirable
Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Teaching, training and assessing experience. Experience in stock control
Skills and Knowledge Essential
Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in a variety of forms to patients, relatives and carers whose cognisance may be limited and where there are barriers to understanding. Able to undertake complex eye-hand co-ordination in the use of diagnostic equipment. Ability to keep accurate documentation. Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines. Work autonomously and as part of a team. Good understanding of sleep and respiratory physiology.
Desirable
Experience in use of Epic software.
Other Essential
Skilled in the use of Microsoft software. Motivated and organised. Prepared to work at potential community diagnostic centres (CDC) on a rostered system.
Desirable
Ability to embrace change.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Employer details Employer name Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address North Manchester General Hospital
Delaunays Rd
Manchester
M8 5RB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)