Associate Practitioner - Cardiology - FTC 12 months (mat leave)

Integrated Care System; Bradford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an Associate Practitioner in Cardiology for a 12-month fixed-term contract to support the Cardiac Science team. The successful candidate will undertake ECG analysis, assist outpatient clinics, and require strong communication skills and a background in physiology. This role is ideal for those passionate about healthcare science and patient care.

Qualifications

• Understanding of cardiac physiology at degree level, especially the conduction system.
• Experience of working in a healthcare environment with direct patient care.
• Good level of literacy and numeracy.

Responsibilities

• Undertake 12 lead ECG and ambulatory ECG analysis.
• Assist outpatient clinics and ensure databases are accurate.
• Support the Training & Education Lead in non-invasive cardiac science.

Skills

Communication skills

IT literacy

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

SCST Diploma in ECG Interpretation

Diploma in Healthcare Science or higher degree in Physiology

Job description

Go back Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Associate Practitioner - Cardiology - FTC 12 months (mat leave)

The closing date is 14 August 2025

Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 14th August 2025

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 21st August 2025 (Date May Differ)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a post to support the Cardiac Science Non-Invasive / training and education team at Bradford Royal Infirmary, providing cover for Maternity Leave. Ideally this would be suitable for someone who is passionate about healthcare science and the use of technology to improve patient treatment and care. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with a Physiological Science background to gain experience of working within healthcare science.

You must have an understanding of cardiac physiology at degree level, especially the conduction system. You must also be IT literate and be able to problem solve. Excellent communication skills will be essential as you will be the point of contact for patients and be responsible for explaining to them how to use the technology.

If you love science and technology, enjoy working with patients and their families, and have attention to detail then this is the post for you.

Main duties of the job

You will be trained to undertake 12 lead ECG's and ambulatory ECG analysis as well as assisting outpatient clinics and ensuring that databases are kept up to date with accurate information. You will have responsibility for supporting the Training & Education Lead, especially in the area of non-invasive cardiac science.

About us

At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we're passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We're keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.

We're a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.

In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We've received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children's unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.

Job responsibilities

Key requirements and qualities

• Experience of working in a busy mulita-disciplinary team
• Able to work under pressure and to cope with distressing/difficult situations
• Excellent level of literacy and numeracy
• Basic Life support skills
• Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience of working in a busy multi-disciplinary team
• Working in a healthcare environment with direct patient care

Knowledge

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality

Qualifications

• Good level of literacy and numeracy
• SCST Diploma in ECG Interpretation
• Diploma in Healthcare Science or higher degree in Physiology based subject
• Basic Life Support

Skills

• Able to work under pressure and to cope with distressing/difficult situations
• Ability to work as part of a team or individually as required

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.

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust