Job summary
This is an opportunity to join the North West Ventilation Service specialist team. The role will involve using your skills to support patients with non invasive ventilation, tracheostomy ventilation and cough assist. The role is rotational, you will be working on the North West Ventilation Unit, outpatients department and in the community. The team also works across many sites in the hospital, including ICU. You will be working within a large MDT to ensure optimal care is provided for each individual. You will be involved in end of life care for this patient cohort. Teaching and education is also an important part of the role.
Main duties of the job
Assess and review respiratory, ventilation and cough status
NIV/Tracheostomy ventilation/Cough assist/suction/high flow set up
Ability to undertake all relevant investigations (e.g oximetry, Tosca, ELBGs, ventilation cloud downloads
Interpretation of all tests/investigations in relation to ventilation patients
Participate in training and education to patients, carers and all staff of all grades
Autonomous working in clinics, the community, hospital settings (including NWVU/ICU/wards)
Clean driving licence and car for working in the community/across the region
MDT working
Willingness to learn and become proficient within the role with specialist knowledge and skills
Supervision of students/staff/new starters
Support peers, seniors and junior staff as required
Provide specialist assisted transport journeys with patients
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 description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guidethat 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 youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guidethat 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 youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
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
- BSc Physiotherapy Degree
- Health Professional Council Registration
Desirable
- Relevant post-graduate courses/ qualifications
- Member of CSP
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years experience at Band 5 in a respiratory setting
- Previous clinical experience of non-invasive ventilation acute and/or long term
- Previous clinical experience with tracheostomies, and invasively ventilated patients
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Supervision and education of less experienced staff/students/assistants
- Involvement with audit and research
- Experience and/ or knowledge of the working of community/outreach services
- Membership of department/Trust Groups
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for practice within respiratory care
- Well developed theoretical underpinning knowledge of respiratory conditions
Desirable
- Awareness of the current national/political situation
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Good time management skills
- Good analytical and problem solving skills - clinical reasoning
Desirable
- Presentation skills
- Competent IT skills
Other
Essential
- Appropriate driving licence
- Ability to travel across the North West region and multiple sites
- Flexible to meet service delivery needs including participation in weekend working
- Participation in on-call work
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Physiotherapy Degree
- Health Professional Council Registration
Desirable
- Relevant post-graduate courses/ qualifications
- Member of CSP
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years experience at Band 5 in a respiratory setting
- Previous clinical experience of non-invasive ventilation acute and/or long term
- Previous clinical experience with tracheostomies, and invasively ventilated patients
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Supervision and education of less experienced staff/students/assistants
- Involvement with audit and research
- Experience and/ or knowledge of the working of community/outreach services
- Membership of department/Trust Groups
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for practice within respiratory care
- Well developed theoretical underpinning knowledge of respiratory conditions
Desirable
- Awareness of the current national/political situation
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Good time management skills
- Good analytical and problem solving skills - clinical reasoning
Desirable
- Presentation skills
- Competent IT skills
Other
Essential
- Appropriate driving licence
- Ability to travel across the North West region and multiple sites
- Flexible to meet service delivery needs including participation in weekend working
- Participation in on-call work
Desirable
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
North West Ventilation Service, Wythenshawe Hospital
Entrance 2, Acute Block, Southmoor Road
Wythenshawe
M23 9LT
Employer's website
https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
