North West
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Trust
Andrology – Liverpool Women’s Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
Manchester Metropolitan University
Andrology – Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) offers an exciting opportunity to undertake the Scientist Training Programme (STP) in Andrology. The trainee will be primarily based at Saint Mary’s Hospital, part of the Oxford Road Campus in central Manchester, which hosts a well-established Andrology and Reproductive Medicine laboratory.
All placements are held at MFT as rotations are all covered within the Trust.
MFT supports the full Andrology STP curriculum. Site-specific facilities include a UKAS-accredited Andrology laboratory, advanced microscopy, cryopreservation facilities, and close integration with fertility and reproductive medicine services.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
Manchester Metropolitan University
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Stuart Dawe-Long
Email: Stuart.Dawe-Long@mft.nhs.uk
Audiology – Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester
Cancer Genomics – Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
The trainee will be based at St. Mary’s Hospital, Manchester Oxford Road. Some travel to the Liverpool Site might be required to complete some specialist training components (based at Liverpool Women’s Hospital).
Local promotion details for post(s): We recently held a virtual lab open day and Q&A session which was recorded. Please contact training.nwglh@mft.nhs.uk for access to this recording.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Holly O'Dea
Email: holly.o'dea@mft.nhs.uk
Cardiac Science – Alder Hey Children’s Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Trainees will be primarily based at a single site. Alder Hey is the surgical and interventional centre for paediatric congenital heart disease for the Northwest. As Alder Hey is a paediatric hospital, and certain mandatory components of the Cardiac Science pathway reflect adult cardiology practice (for example, primary PCI), collaborative arrangements will be in place with neighbouring adult Trusts, such as Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital (LHCH), which is a 10-minute walk away.
While all elements of Cardiac Science are delivered within paediatric cardiology services, this placement is particularly suited to the Imaging (Echocardiography) Cardiac Science specialty. The placement will provide comprehensive exposure, training, and educational opportunities to support progression towards accreditation in both adult echocardiography and paediatric/adult congenital heart disease echocardiography competencies.
In addition, the Alder Hey Cardiac Science service offers unique opportunities for experience within innovative interventional and cardiac theatre environments, further enhancing clinical training and professional development.
Local promotion details for post(s): Attendance to the careers fair at LJMU.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
Newcastle University
Cardiac Science – Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
Manchester Metropolitan University
Cardiac Science – Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
Manchester Metropolitan University
Cardiac Science – Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
We are supporting two STP trainees one will be based at Manchester Royal Infirmary the other at Wythenshawe Hospital. Trainees will be expected to travel between sites across Greater Manchester to allow them to access to all services required to support Year 1 rotations. In years two and three you will mainly travel between the two main base sites.
There is good bus and tram connections across Greater Manchester which help travel to all sites including community sites.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
Manchester Metropolitan University
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Andrea Arnold
Email: andrea.arnold@mft.nhs.uk
Cardiac Science – Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (Fairfield General Hospital)
The trainee will be mainly based at Fairfield General Hospital but will also be expected to cross-site work at Royal Oldham Hospital, Rochdale Infirmary and Glodwick Primary Care Centre. A shuttle bus service is available across sites during the week.
Trainee will be allowed to choose which specialism they specialise in. Rotations will mainly be based across the Northern Care Alliance. If trainee chooses CRM then their EP training will have to be performed at another trust which we will organise.
Services we offer: 12-lead ECG, Holter monitoring/analysis, ETT, tilt testing, transthoracic echo, stress echo, transoesophageal echo, RHC, coronary angiogram, PCI, ILR implant, brady pacemaker/CRT/ICD/CSP implant and follow up of these devices.
Local promotion details for post(s): Visits to the department welcomed.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
Manchester Metropolitan University
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Jack Wilkinson
Email: jack.wilkinson@nca.nhs.uk
Cardiac Science – Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust)
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
We can offer the STP in Cardiac Science training in echocardiography and cardiac resynchronisation management. Some of the placements will be supported by other hospitals in the Greater Manchester area. Although based at Salford the trainee will need to be able to travel to other hospitals in the Northern Care Alliance, Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, Wigan and Manchester Foundation Trust Hospitals. There are good transport links to all of these sites from Manchester.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
Manchester Metropolitan University
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Gill Taberner
Email: gill.taberner@nca.nhs.uk
Clinical Biochemistry – Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
This post will be mainly based at the Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital (East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust). As part of our Lancashire and South Cumbria Pathology network, it is planned that you will be employed by Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (as the network host trust from April 2026)
You may be required to attend training opportunities at any of the other trusts within the Lancashire and South Cumbria Pathology network. The network includes Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust and Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Jane Oakey
Email: jane.oakey@elht.nhs.uk
Clinical Biochemistry – Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester
Clinical Biochemistry – Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
This STP post will be based at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) with Wythenshawe Hospital as the main base. Rotations will take place within the Trust at our Wythenshawe, Trafford, and Oxford Road Campus sites. Additional visits may be arranged to other Trusts within the Greater Manchester Pathology Network to gain experience of assays not carried out within MFT such as drugs of abuse analysis and Downs screening. Car parking is available on all sites and there are public transport links to all hospitals.
Local promotion details for post(s): Site visits can be arranged.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Jo Adaway
Email: jo.adaway@mft.nhs.uk
Clinical Biochemistry – Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
This STP training position is based at the Royal Oldham Hospital, part of the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA). The laboratory comprises a core hub site for inpatient and primary care work based at Oldham, and an essential services laboratory at Fairfield General Hospital. Placements in other disciplines and biochemistry specialisms take place across other sites of the NCA (eg Salford), and sites in Greater Manchester.
Local promotion details for post(s): Site visits can be scheduled for applicants seeking further information about the post.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Jonathan Scargill
Email: jonathan.scargill@nca.nhs.uk
Clinical Biochemistry – Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Are you looking for a role that will provide you with an outstanding foundation to build a career as a Clinical Scientist in Clinical Biochemistry? If so, this might be the role for you.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed and motivated individual, with a passion for Clinical Biochemistry and patient care, to undertake Clinical Scientist training at Wirral University Teaching Hospital. You will join a dedicated, highly skilled and experienced team of Clinical Scientists at the cutting edge of healthcare on Wirral.
You will be given with a range of learning opportunities and development tasks including rotations to regional specialty centres such as Liverpool, Chester and Manchester, which will provide a solid foundation for your future career. You will work as a member of our Clinical Biochemistry team and gain experience in Haematology and Transfusion sections in our Blood Sciences department. Protected study leave and dedicated 1 to 1 teaching with the Clinical Scientists and Chemical Pathologist will be provided on a regular basis.
Local promotion details for post(s): Applicants are welcome to us for more information and a tour of the department.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Lee Carter
Email: lcarter2@nhs.net
Clinical Bioinformatics Genomics – Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
The trainee will be based at St. Mary’s Hospital, Manchester Oxford Road.
Local promotion details for post(s): We recently held a virtual lab open day and Q&A session which was recorded. Please contact training.nwglh@mft.nhs.uk for access to this recording.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Holly O'Dea and Fern Kirkham
Email: holly.o'dea@mft.nhs.uk / fern.kirkham@mft.nhs.uk
Clinical Informatics – Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester
Clinical Microbiology – Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
You will be predominantly based at Royal Preston Hospital. There will be opportunities to visit Chorley and South Ribble Hospital, as well as other centres in our pathology network (Blackpool, Blackburn, Lancaster/Morecombe Bay).
The friendly, experienced team offers infection services for our augmented secondary care hospitals, including major trauma and neurosurgery, as well as surrounding primary care centres. External visits can be arranged for haematology, cardiothoracics, specialist virology, and public health.
Local promotion details for post(s): Site visits may be able to be arranged on request.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
Queen Mary University of London
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Rob Shorten
Email: robert.shorten@lthtr.nhs.uk
Clinical Scientific Computing – Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
This STP post is based in the Clinical Engineering group within the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust. The group provides a wide range of R&D services to meet unmet clinical needs for the Trust, including surgical planning and custom medical and research device design and manufacture. Clinical scientific computing services provided include development and management of SaMD and AIMD systems (e.g. dose calculators, clinical scoring systems), and medical image processing to support surgical planning, additive manufacture and VR/AR.
The trainee will have the opportunity to work with a team of clinical scientists supporting a diverse range of clinical fields including neurology and neurosurgery, orthopaedics and trauma, anaesthesia, intensive care, ENT, dermatology and rheumatology.
The post will primarily be based at Salford Royal hospital, with rotations covering medical physics and medical devices connectivity at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust.
Local promotion details for post(s): Optional site visits for shortlisted applicants to meet the team and gain insight into our facilities and ongoing projects will be offered. Details and registration links will be shared via our social media channels.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Stuart Watson
Email: stuart.watson@nca.nhs.uk
Critical Care Science – Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
Manchester Metropolitan University
Embryology – Care Fertility (Manchester)
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
Manchester Metropolitan University
Embryology – Liverpool Women’s Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
Manchester Metropolitan University
Gastrointestinal Physiology – Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
The trainee will join the Neurogastroenterology unit at the Wythenshawe site. We are a specialist , multi-disciplinary and experienced team carrying out the diagnostic testing on patients with complex gastrointestinal conditions. You will develop close working relationships with other disciplines including gastrointestinal surgeons, functional bowel service, obstetrics and gynaecology, GI radiology, Urodynamics and Cardiology or Respiratory/Sleep, depending on your choice for rotation.
Local promotion details for post(s): Applicants interested and keen to visit would be welcomed and accommodated.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
Newcastle University
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Dipesh Vasant and Sharon Archbold
Email: sharon.archbold@mft.nhs.uk
Genomic Counselling – Liverpool Women’s Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester
Genomic Counselling – Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester
Genomics – Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
One trainee will be based at St. Mary’s Hospital, Manchester Oxford road and one trainee will be based at Liverpool Women’s Hospital. Travel between the two sites will be required to complete some specialist training components.
Local promotion details for post(s): We recently held a virtual lab open day and Q&A session which was recorded. Please contact training.nwglh@mft.nhs.uk for access to this recording.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Holly O'Dea
Email: holly.o'dea@mft.nhs.uk
Haematology and Transfusion Science – Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
This post is based at the Royal Bolton Hospital site, with no requirement to travel between sites except for specialist rotations. Trainees will have access to the Library and Knowledge services, hosted in the University of Greater Manchester Medical School building within the hospital site. There is also a 24-hour study space in the hospital itself. Laboratory Medicine offers regular lunchtime seminars and additional seminars and educational events are also offered by the wider Greater Manchester Diagnostics network
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Chetan Patalappa
Email: chetan.patalappa@boltonft.nhs.uk
Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics – Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
We are offering an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated trainee to join our busy laboratory in Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (H&I). The Transplantation Laboratory at Manchester Royal Infirmary supports regional kidney, pancreas, islet, heart, lung, cornea and haemopoietic stem cell transplant programmes and HLA typing for disease diagnosis and management. Training rotations will involve working in other blood sciences departments on-site within the Trust.
We are one of the largest H&I laboratories in the UK with an excellent training record and we take pride in encouraging career focused scientists to fulfil their potential.
Post qualification and registration with the HCPC, our centre offers excellent opportunities for higher training for individuals with a drive to study for HSST and FRCPath qualifications.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Anna Barker
Email: Anna.Barker@mft.nhs.uk
Imaging with non-Ionising Radiation – The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
The Christie Medical Physics and Engineering Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) group supports 48 different MR scanners across 31 sites in the North-West of England. These sites provide a wide range of general and specialist services such as functional MR, diffusion-weighted MR and oxygen-enhanced MR, providing opportunities for real involvement in national projects. The increasing connection of MR with radiotherapy means opportunities to experience MR for radiotherapy planning and MR-guided radiotherapy treatments on an MR-Linac system. The MR physics group work closely with the University of Manchester’s ‘Radiotherapy Related Research’ group.
The Ultrasound group provide a range of support to numerous sites, having access to a range of state-of-the-art imaging technologies including quantitative shear-wave elastography, internal ultrasound imaging for brachytherapy and contrast enhancement.
There is a large STP-trained presence here, providing an experienced support network.
The INIR training is based at The Christie site, with occasional travel to regional sites for training opportunities.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Liverpool
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Anthony Carr
Email: anthony.carr@nhs.net
Neurophysiology – The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Neurophysiology Department at The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust—an internationally recognised specialist centre for neurology and neurosurgery. We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic trainee to join the Scientist Training Programme (STP) in Neurophysiology.
Local promotion details for post(s): Informal site visit can be arranged by contacting us.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
Aston University
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Michael Pridgeon
Email: michael.pridgeon@nhs.net
Nuclear Medicine – The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
The Christie Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is dedicated to providing high quality training to our Trainee Healthcare Scientists. Nuclear Medicine training is organised by the Christie Hospital, however you will also spend time at Manchester Royal Infirmary. These two large Nuclear Medicine departments provide an extensive range of imaging and non-imaging studies and molecular radiotherapy treatments, ensuring you gain lots of experience during your training. The two departments are a few miles apart with good public transport links. Trainees are reimbursed for travel and accommodation whilst at the academic site and travelling to other hospital sites. The rotational placements you will complete in your first year; Radiotherapy, Non-Ionising Radiation and Radiation Safety, will be completed at the Christie Hospital.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Liverpool
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Anthony Carr
Email: anthony.carr1@nhs.net
Pharmaceutical Science – Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The base department will be the Radiopharmacy at Royal Liverpool University Hospital, a large department providing services to multiple Nuclear Medicine departments across the region.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Rosie Jarrald
Email: rosie.jarrald@liverpoolft.nhs.uk
Pharmaceutical Science – Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking for a passionate STP Trainee in Pharmaceutical Science to join our Aseptic Services Unit at Salford Royal Hospital (SRH). You’ll be part of a dynamic team delivering high-quality pharmaceutical services to patients.
The Aseptic Unit at SRH is part of the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) and prepares aseptic products under both, Section 10 of the Medicines Act 1968 and a Manufacturer’s specials license from the MHRA.
The Northern Care Alliance (NCA) is one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place of science, innovation and transformational thinking, the Diagnostic and Pharmacy Group unites Radiology, Pathology and Pharmacy services across the NCA to create a cooperative group committed to delivering safe, consistent, and high-quality care.
The post holder will be predominantly based at Salford Royal Hospital located in Manchester, travel to other sites will only be required during placements.
Local promotion details for post(s): Site visits can be accommodated by prior arrangement.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Andrea Laborit Gonzalez
Email: andrea.laboritgonzalez@nca.nhs.uk
Radiation Safety and Diagnostic Radiology – The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
The Christie Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. Training in the Radiation Safety specialism will be delivered by the Diagnostic Radiology and Radiation Protection Section (DRRPS) of our Imaging Physics group. DRRPS has a large, fast paced service with opportunities for service development in response to government strategies around imaging capacity, workforce growth, role advancement, uptake of digital tools and efficient/flexible teams. Due to the size of the regional service we have access to an extensive portfolio of equipment with a focus on diagnostic/interventional radiology.
As a trainee at the Christie you will benefit from peer support from a large cohort of current trainees. Training will be based at The Christie, with some visits to other centres (with transport provided).
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Liverpool
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Anthony Carr
Email: anthony.carr1@nhs.net
Radiotherapy Physics – Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Liverpool
Radiotherapy Physics – The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
The Christie Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% of patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy across 4 centres across Greater Manchester. As a trainee at The Christie, you will work with other physicists, dosimetrists, planners and other staff groups to assist with QA of the linacs & associated equipment, plan patient treatments and respond to clinician queries.
The rotational placements you will complete in your first year; Radiotherapy, Non-Ionising Radiation, Nuclear Medicine and Radiation Safety, will be completed at the Christie Hospital, though there may be occasional visits to other local hospitals.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Liverpool
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Anthony Carr
Email: anthony.carr1@nhs.net
Radiotherapy Physics – The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s leading providers of non-surgical cancer treatment, delivering a comprehensive range of external beam radiotherapy, HDR brachytherapy, Papillon contact radiotherapy, advanced radiotherapy techniques, and low-energy proton beam therapy for rare eye cancers.
Your training and development will take place at our flagship specialist cancer hospital in Liverpool and our hospital on the Wirral Clatterbridge Health Park. These are well connected by Merseytravel rail and bus links, and have changing rooms, showers, and bike storage facilities for cyclists. You will also undertake the complementary academic master’s programme at the University of Liverpool, a short walk from the Liverpool hospital site.
The physics department at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is committed to providing a high-quality training experience to Trainee Healthcare Scientists, including support from a designated Training Officer as you progress towards registration as a Clinical Scientist.
Local promotion details for post(s): A virtual open day, arranged by our current Trainee Clinical Scientists, was held prior to the application cycle in November 2025. The slides for this are available on request.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Liverpool
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Daniel Egleston
Email: daniel.egleston1@nhs.net
Respiratory and Sleep Science – Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Predominantly based at North Manchester General Hospital and Associated Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) in Harpurhey.
Specific placements may occur at other hospital sites within Manchester Foundation Trust and trainee will be expected to travel for these.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
Manchester Metropolitan University
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: James Berry
Email: james.berry@mft.nhs.uk
Respiratory and Sleep Science – Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
These posts within the Northern Care Alliance will be based primarily at either at Salford Royal or Fairfield (Bury) Hospitals and will require potential cross-working at either site, with placements also at the Royal Oldham site to give a breadth of experience. The first year intensive care placement will be at Manchester Royal Infirmary. Staff from Salford are currently involved in the sleep specialist teaching through Manchester Metropolitan University and we have comprehensive respiratory and neurology sleep services including full PSG. Therefore, we are able to provide learning experience for the whole STP curriculum. Our public facing website for the sleep and ventilation service is https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/our-services/sleep-and-niv-service
Local promotion details for post(s): Individual site visits may be arranged subject to staff availability.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
Manchester Metropolitan University
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Vicky Cooper
Email: vicky.cooper@nca.nhs.uk
Urodynamic Science – Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
The trainee will primarily be based in the Urogynaecology department at St Mary’s Hospital, part of Manchester Foundation Trust (MFT), for most components of the course. However, regular travel to Wythenshawe and Withington Hospitals in South Manchester will be required for male-specific urodynamics and certain gastrointestinal physiology components. Occasionally, the trainee may need to visit hospitals outside of MFT to complete competencies and gain experience in advanced investigations. Public transport links between MFT sites are available, and cycling is also an option.
Local promotion details for post(s): Prospective trainees would be welcome to arrange a site visit to understand more about the profession if they wish.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
Newcastle University
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Leah Carman / Rebecca Hall
Email: leah.carman@mft.nhs.uk / rebecca.hall3@mft.nhs.uk
Vascular Science – Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
You will be primarily based at the main Vascular Laboratory within the Trust (Manchester Royal Infirmary). Depending on service requirements and training needs, you may need to rotate between hospital sites where vascular diagnostic services are provided. These sites are linked by good public transport. You will be required to travel regularly and rotate through hospitals, to support completion of the curriculum and learning outcomes.
The Trust is part of a regional Vascular Science training consortium, providing access to a broad range of clinical experience across multiple sites. This collaborative approach ensures exposure to a comprehensive caseload and specialist services.
The Trust offers full training, including arterial and venous duplex ultrasound, ankle brachial pressure index (ABPI) measurement, graft surveillance, carotid studies, and support for vascular outpatient/inpatient services. Specialist elements may be delivered at partner consortium sites.
You will have access to fully equipped vascular laboratories with modern ultrasound systems, reporting software, and PACS integration.
Local promotion details for post(s): Prospective trainees will be offered the opportunity to attend virtual information sessions. These events will provide insight into the training environment, facilities, and structure of the MSc Healthcare Scientist Training Programme, as well as opportunities to meet the training team and current staff.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
Newcastle University
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Paula MacLure
Email: paula.maclure@mft.nhs.uk