Employer Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Elective Treatment Centre (ETC), Manchester Royal Infirmary, Oxford Road, MFT Town Manchester Salary £38,682 - £46,580 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 09/02/2026 23:59
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
JOB PURPOSE
Responsible for scientifically supporting the cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) service and physiological measurement techniques associated with it.
To be responsible for co ordinating and delivering the CPET service alongside Consultant Anaesthetists leading the clinics.
To support management of the CPET research database and research projects within perioperative medicine.
Responsible for understanding ensuring the technical, scientific and accuracy of physiological measurement techniques applied to CPET and producing accurate outputs of the tests.
You will undertake training within the disciplines of physiological measurement associated with CPET, contributing to an existing or a new professional registration.
Main duties of the job
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES
a.) To support Consultant Anaesthetists in delivering an efficient and cost-effective CPET service
b.) Participate in the education and training in the discipline of physiological measurement related to CPET and preoperative testing
c.) Develop and support research associated with physiological measurement within anaesthesia, critical care and perioperative medicine.
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
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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.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
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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
* First degree in related science
* Professional registration
* Documented evidence of good clinical practice and continued professional development
* Post graduate qualification in related discipline
Knowledge
* Knowledge of clinical measurement technology
* Understanding of processes and procedures for medical research projects
* A good understanding of human anatomy / physiology
* Understanding of software safety and quality assurance
* Knowledge of signal analysis methods
* Working knowledge of Statistics
Training and Experience
* Experience of working in a clinical environment
* Experience of undertaking clinical, physiological measurements
* Experience of research and development
* Presentation at scientific meetings
* Experience in clinical instrumentation with proven record of clinical / patient contact
* Record of publication in scientific journals
* Experience or demonstrable training in CPET
Skills and Abilities
* Ability to analyse and interpret exercise physiology data
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to keep accurate documentation
* Competent in Microsoft Office applications
* Good computing skills with experience of using complex data analysis packages
* Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
* Good organisational skills, methodical, reliable
* Ability to motivate patients to perform tests to required standards
* Ability to work autonomously
* Good timekeeper
* Enthusiastic personality
* Able to interpret a cardio pulmonary exercise test
* Dynamic, enthusiastic & positive attitude
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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.
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