Assistant Healthcare Scientist | York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an Assistant Healthcare Scientist to join their Cardio Respiratory Department. The role involves performing tests like ECGs, supporting patient care, and working in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, with strong communication skills and a commitment to healthcare training. This position offers a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to contribute to patient care.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday rising to 33 days

Confidential employee support program

NHS Car Lease scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well as part of a multidisciplinary team is essential.
• Good IT and organisational skills are necessary.
• Commitment to undertake relevant courses and training programmes is expected.

Responsibilities

• Perform a range of cardio respiratory tests including ECG and spirometry.
• Prepare patients for procedures and explain tests clearly.
• Clean and calibrate equipment as per protocols.
• Accurately record and input patient data onto IT systems.
• Support the team with administrative tasks and ensure infection control.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work well as part of a multidisciplinary team

Good IT and organisational skills

Keen interest in healthcare

Job description

Assistant Healthcare Scientist – Cardio Respiratory Department

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Healthcare Scientist to join our dynamic and friendly team to work in the Cardio Respiratory Department at Scarborough Hospital, occasionally at Bridlington Hospital, and the Scarborough Community Diagnostic Centre which opened in October.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone interested in working in a busy clinical environment supporting both the cardiology and respiratory services. You will play a key role in providing high quality care to patients who are undergoing investigations such as ECGs, ambulatory monitoring and spirometry as well as supporting the physiologists/clinicians during their clinics.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform a range of cardio respiratory tests including ECG, blood pressure monitoring, Holter monitoring, spirometry. Assist in other tests such as exercise tolerance tests, stress echo and monitoring patients following transoesophageal echo.
• Prepare patients for procedures and explain tests in a clear and compassionate manner.
• Clean and calibrate equipment in line with departmental protocols, including the crash trolley.
• Accurately record and input patient data onto relevant IT systems.
• Support the team with administrative tasks as required.
• Ensure a high standard of infection control and patient confidentiality.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work well as part of a multidisciplinary team, interest in healthcare with a commitment to undertake relevant courses and training programmes, and good IT and organisational skills.

Qualifications & Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good IT and organisational skills.
• A keen interest in healthcare with a commitment to undertake relevant courses and training programmes.

To find out more about what it is like to work for our Trust please visit this link.

Our Benefits

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants.
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service).
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave.
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme.
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities.
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers.

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages (link placeholder).

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co‑developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks – including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks – to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact [e-mail].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

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We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE – Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Ad advert closes on Wednesday 3 Dec 2025