Cardiac Diagnostics Assistant — Flexible Shifts & Weekly Pay

NHS Professionals; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Blue Light Card – NHS Discount

Flexible shifts

Training & development

Job summary

NHS Professionals is seeking a Cardiac Healthcare Science Assistant to support cardiac diagnostic services at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The role involves assisting with ECG procedures, patient preparation, and collaboration with clinical staff in a busy, patient-focused environment.

The position offers bank-style shifts with consistent pay and opportunities for development within NHS Professionals’ academy, while supporting flexible banking options for staff across trust

Qualifications

• SCST Certificate in Electrocardiography is required.
• At least 12 months in a Diagnostic Cardiology Unit.
• Solid educational background and good communication skills.
• Experience with Sentinel, IMPAX and HeartStation systems.

Responsibilities

• Give support and advice to patients/carers/medical team following completion of investigative cardiology procedures.
• Identify unwell patients and/or ECG abnormalities requiring attention and escalation.
• Perform routine and urgent ECGs on adult and paediatric patients.
• Prepare ECG and blood pressure equipment for ambulatory monitoring and instruct patients.
• Assist with reporting with Clinical Physiologist/Associate Practitioner.
• Receive and assist patients and/or carers to prepare for investigations.
• Take active role in resuscitation of patients (BLS) during ischaemic events/cardiac arrest.

Education

SCST Certificate in Electrocardiography

12 months experience in Diagnostic Cardiology Unit

Good basic education

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Sentinel

IMPAX

HeartStation

Job description

NHS Professionals is seeking a Cardiac Healthcare Science Assistant to support cardiac diagnostic services at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The role involves assisting with ECG procedures, patient preparation, and collaboration with clinical staff in a busy, patient-focused environment.

The position offers bank-style shifts with consistent pay and opportunities for development within NHS Professionals’ academy, while supporting flexible banking options for staff across trust