Highly Specialised Clinical Physiologist - Respiratory/Sleep

Job Summary
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, well motivated individual to work within the Respiratory and Sleep physiology team at NorthManchester General Hospital and associated Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) in Harpurhey, part of the Manchester University NHSFoundation Trust. This is a rapidly growing service and we require an individual with the drive and ambition to move the service forward within the evolving field of respiratory and sleep medicine, providing high standards of patient care in keeping with trust values.

Main Duties of the Job
Working as an effective team member, taking responsibility for planning, implementing and evaluating the day-to-day care provided to patients. Assist the service manager to ensure all areas of the service are covered. 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. Teaching, training and mentoring of students and junior staff. Working between North Manchester General Hospital and Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) on a rostered basis.

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.

Details
Date posted: 28 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year, per annum, pro rata
Contract: Secondment
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 349-NMGH-8067554-RL4

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology degree or equivalent
• Professional knowledge in Respiratory/Sleep supplemented by post graduate specialist training to MSc level or equivalent
• ARTP courses or equivalent
• AHCS or HCPC registration

Desirable

• MSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology degree or equivalent.
• Leadership Management qualification.

Experience
Essential

• Substantial experience post registration working at a senior level in a Respiratory /Sleep department.
• Perform and interpret a wide range of complex respiratory and sleep physiology diagnostic investigations
• Competent at CPAP issue and after care with patients.
• Broad experience with staff supervision, rota planning and HR.
• Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Teaching, training and assessing experience.

Desirable

• Experience with full video polysomnograph
• Financial knowledge and budget management.

Skills
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.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgements.
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint.

Desirable

• Experience in use of Epic software

Other
Essential

• Prepared to work at community diagnostic centres (CDC) on a rostered system.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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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