Full time Healthcare Science Assistant – Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Job Description
Main areaRespiratory and Sleep PhysiologyGradeNHS AfC: Band 3ContractPermanentHoursFull time – 37.5 hours per week (Night shifts Mon Tues and Wednesday plus half day for training and support in normal working hours.)Job ref349-WTWA-7610252*
SiteTrafford General HospitalTownDavyhulme, UrmstonSalary£24,937 – £26,598 per annum, pro rataSalary periodYearlyClosing07/12/2025 23:59
Job overview
The Sleep Services Department Assistant works as part of the Sleep Physiology team, providing an efficient, high quality and patient focussed Sleep service. You will aid qualified staff before, during and after sleep studies are undertaken in the department and give the necessary direct care as required to the patient throughout their sleep care pathway.
The main duty of the role will be to support patients and carry out clinical observations during overnight sleep studies.
Main duties of the job
Work collaboratively with others to contribute to the smooth and efficient running of the respiratory and sleep physiology service.
Continuous professional development is strongly encouraged to further develop your skills and knowledge. This will include support to attend relevant professional courses and conferences. There will also be excellent opportunities to gain additional experience and build on new skills.
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, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
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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.
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.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Basic education including minimum 5 GCSE grade A-C (grade 4-9) or equivalent including Math and English.
Desirable criteria
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent in a relevant scientific area.
- Healthcare Apprenticeship
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience working with the general public.
- Use of computers including Microsoft Office.
Desirable criteria
- Previous Healthcare/Clinical Experience.
- Practical Experience or familiarity with a range of respiratory/sleep investigations.
- Overnight monitoring of patients
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in a variety of forms to patients, relatives carers and staff where appropriate
- Ability to keep accurate documentation.
- Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Work unsupervised and as part of a team.
- Must maintain total patient confidentiality at all times.
- Prepared to work unsociable hours on a rostered system ( Night shifts will be the main working pattern)
- Caring manner
- Motivated and organised
Desirable criteria
- Able to undertake complex eye-hand co-ordination in the use of diagnostic equipment.
- Open to further study.
Location: Urmston, England
Closing Date: 7th Dec, 2025
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