Assistant Practioner Cardiac Physiology | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Manchester is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Cardiac Practitioner to assist qualified staff in providing non-invasive cardiac diagnostic services. The role includes direct patient care, preparation for tests, and maintaining accurate records. Ideal candidates have a patient care focus and experience in cardiac diagnostics is desirable. This is an opportunity to grow within a dynamic team dedicated to improving patient health.

Benefits

Equality and diversity commitment

Support for career development

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Ability to assist qualified Cardiac Physiologists with non-invasive diagnostics.
• Experience or willingness to learn non-invasive cardiac procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified Cardiac Physiologists to perform cardiac diagnostic services.
• Prepare patients for cardiac tests and monitor physiological responses.
• Maintain accurate patient records and contribute to service improvement.

Skills

Patient care focus

Non-invasive cardiac diagnostic procedures

Basic interpretation of results

Willingness to develop new skills

Job description

Overview

Assistant Cardiac Practitioner Band 4. We are looking for enthusiastic, committed, dynamic individuals to join our team at Manchester Foundation Trust Wythenshawe Hospital who will rotate between sites to provide Cardiac Diagnostic Services both in a large tertiary centre and the community setting.

The department offers a full spectrum of invasive and non-invasive cardiac diagnostic investigations and is committed to developing staff and actively creating new roles for service provision. Our mission is to improve the health and quality of life for our patients by building an organisation that develops and invests in the individuals who work here.

Any enquiries are welcome. If you wish to arrange an informal visit to the department, please contact us.

Responsibilities

• Under direction, assist qualified Cardiac Physiologists to perform all aspects of non-invasive cardiac diagnostic services and provide some activities in the community.
• Undertake a range of duties involving direct patient care as directed by healthcare professionals.
• Aware of and assist in meeting the psychological, social, physical and spiritual needs of all patients.
• Discuss with patients issues relevant to their diagnostic investigations.
• Actively participate in diagnostic investigations that form part of the patient’s care and treatment plan written by healthcare professionals.
• Develop new skills to enhance patient diagnosis.
• Practice a range of non-invasive cardiac procedures and perform first-line interpretations: resting ECG recording and first-line reporting.
• Multi-modality cardiac arrhythmia monitoring hookup; ambulatory blood pressure monitoring hookup.
• Patient preparation and physiological monitoring during cardiac and cardiorespiratory exercise tests.
• Assist in LINQ implants and communication with patients around remote monitoring.
• Maintain accurate written patient records.
• Contribute to the maintenance of local and Trust-wide standards of care.
• Assist in organising the day-to-day running of the service and participate in ongoing quality improvement and risk identification relevant to patient health and social care.

Qualifications / Skills

• Ability to work under direction with a focus on patient care in non-invasive cardiac diagnostics.
• Experience with non-invasive cardiac diagnostic procedures and basic interpretation of results is desirable.
• Willingness to develop new skills to enhance patient diagnosis and care.

Organisation and Benefits

MFT is a large NHS Trust providing opportunities across multiple sites within Manchester and surrounding areas. The organisation supports collaboration, digital transformation, and a commitment to equality and diversity. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and provide information for applicants with special requirements via email.

Important information

For more details on key responsibilities, skills, and experience, please refer to the Job Description & Person Specification in the Supporting Documents. Please read the Candidate Essentials Guide for information about the Trust, benefits, and how we care for you as you care for others. The advert closes on Wednesday 1 Oct 2025.

Diversity Matters
Manchester Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, diversity, and eliminating discrimination. All individuals are encouraged to apply. If you have special requirements to help with your application, email [e-mail].