Healthcare Science Practitioner - Sleep Service

Job summary
The post-holder will work across Trafford General Hospital and Withington Community Hospital as part of the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC), participating in a rostered shift system including nights and weekends to meet service requirements. The role involves undertaking a range of sleep diagnostic investigations, working semi-autonomously within defined protocols to perform, analyse, and ensure the quality of sleep studies. The post-holder will identify abnormal findings and escalate where appropriate. In addition, the post-holder will support the initiation and ongoing management of CPAP therapy, including patient education, data review, and troubleshooting to optimise treatment outcomes. They will contribute to the effective running of the service and support junior staff as required.

Main duties of the job

• Maintain accurate records of all procedures and interactions with patients in patient clinical notes and departmental database
• Perform, analyse and provide reports of routine investigations within the sleep service, including respiratory sleep studies and CPAP compliance
• Prepare equipment for patients undergoing polygraphy and complex Polysomnography sleep studies
• Attend regular revision courses to ensure advancement of knowledge and to understand principles of testing and treatment procedures used within the service.
• Assist in the tutoring and demonstrating Sleep Medicine and Sleep Physiology to university students undertaking pre and post graduate degrees in Clinical Physiology for Modernising Scientific Careers pathway and other advanced Sleep Medicine training.

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.

Job responsibilities
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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.

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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 thats considered relevant to the role.
• Enhanced with Barred Lists : Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens 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: Apply through our website

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.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Apprenticeship in Healthcare Science gaining a Level 4 Diploma Healthcare Science or a foundation degree in Healthcare Science or equivalent experience
• Level 3 qualification (e.g., A-Levels, BTEC, Level 3 Apprenticeship).
• Strong GCSEs (5+ at grades 9-4/A*-C), including English & Maths.

Experience
Essential

• Evidence of good clinical practice within Sleep Physiology.
• Previous experience dealing with patients face to face in an NHS environment.

Desirable

• Understanding of Health and Safety
• Basic understanding of human biology.
• Use of sleep diagnostic equipment and CPAP treatment.
• Manual handling

Skills
Essential

• Excellent communication skills (real life example given)
• Good interpersonal skills (real life example given)
• Ability to keep accurate documentation (examples given)
• Organisation of self and others (example given)
• Ability to acquire & communicate knowledge in challenging environments (example given)

Desirable

• Demonstrate Teamwork (examples)
• Experience of mentoring work experience and trainees (examples of exact role played)
• Computer literate (ECDL)(examples of use)

Knowledge
Essential

• Demonstrates a good understanding of Sleep Physiology.
• Demonstrates a good understanding of basic sleep diagnostic procedures and CPAP treatment.
• Technical terminology. Basic medical, anatomical and disease terminology

Desirable

• Previous use of EPIC/EPR

Aptitudes
Essential

• Good timekeeper (example given)
• Team Player (example given)
• Reliable and responsible (example given)
• Attention to detail (example given)
• Motivated and enthusiastic (example given)
• Adaptable to change (example given)
• Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service

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.