Specialist Physiotherapist - Long Term Ventilation | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	02 January 2026
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£38,682 - £46,580 per annum, pro rata
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	01 February 2026
Location:	Wythenshawe, M23 9LT
Company:	Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	7670347/349-WTWA-7670347

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.

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

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.

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.


This advert closes on Thursday 15 Jan 2026

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