Band 4 Associate Practitioner - Physiologist

NHS Professionals; Harlow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing organization is seeking a dedicated Band 4 Associate Practitioner for the Cardiac Assessment Unit at Princess Alexandra Hospital. Responsibilities include conducting ECGs, supporting new staff, and maintaining patient databases. The role demands strong communication skills and is vital for high-quality patient care across multiple sites. Candidates should possess a Healthcare Science degree or equivalent experience, alongside BLS training and good computer skills.

Benefits

Access to Learning & Development opportunities

Flexible shifts

Wellbeing resources

Paid annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting ECGs and cardiac monitoring.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) training.
• Good computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 12-lead ECGs and fit cardiac monitors.
• Assist and independently lead tests once competent.
• Use Cosmic and CRIS databases for patient bookings.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Accurate data entry

Team collaboration

Education

Healthcare Science degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Cardiac diagnostic equipment

Hospital Patient Administration System (Cosmic)

Cardiology Patient Management System (CRIS)

Job description

Job summary

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is seeking a dedicated Band 4 Associate Practitioner to join the Cardiac Assessment Unit. You will be required to work within a multidisciplinary team to provide essential cardiac investigation services across the Trust. This role involves performing a variety of non-complex diagnostic tests according to daily workload schedules, ensuring high standards of patient care and accuracy. Strong communication skills are essential to collaborate effectively with colleagues and contribute to the smooth operation of cardiac services.

Main duties of the job

As a member of the multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for updating loop recorder information for new patients and maintaining an accurate, up-to-date database. You will train and support new or junior staff in ECG and monitor application, oversee their duties to ensure standards are met, and escalate any issues to senior staff as necessary. The role involves performing duties across three hospital sites, using the Hospital Patient Administration System (Cosmic) and the Cardiology Patient Management System (CRIS) for booking patients and data entry. You will also help maintain a clean and organised working environment, including cleaning equipment, assist with reception duties when required, and take responsibility for identifying your own training needs to support ongoing skill development.

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression: access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance: flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access: over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Job responsibilities

• To conduct 12-lead ECGs, fit and explain cardiac monitors (24-hour heart, BP monitors, and cardiac memos), and analyse results, highlighting concerns to senior staff.
• To assist as a second operator and independently lead tests once competency is achieved.
• To set up, interrogate, and download loop recorders in clinic settings, assess Carelink downloads, contact patients for symptom follow-up, and notify consultants as appropriate.
• To use Cosmic and CRIS databases for patient bookings and data entry, and operate cardiac diagnostic equipment such as Holter monitors, event recorders, ambulatory BP recorders, and pacemaker programmers.
• To recognise contraindications and abnormal results requiring escalation, provide basic life support in emergencies, and maintain accurate, up-to-date training.
• To remain calm, prioritise workload efficiently, and perform manual handling as required to support smooth service delivery.

Person Specification & Qualifications

• Healthcare Science degree or equivalent experience.
• Good computer knowledge and accurate data entry skills.
• Previous NHS experience is desirable.
• Driving licence/car for travel between sites.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) training.

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 details

NHS Professionals Limited

Location

Princess Alexandra Hospital, Hamstel Road, Harlow, Essex, CM20 1QX