Cardiac Healthcare Science Assistant

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

Job Title: Cardiac Healthcare Science Assistant

Reference: 90949

Grade: Band 3

Trust: Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Northern General Hospital, Herries Road, Sheffield S5 7AU/ Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Glossop Rd, Broomhall, Sheffield S10 2JF

Pay Rates: £14.05 per hour (exc WTD)

Shift Patterns: 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Job Overview:

Are you passionate about providing high-quality patient care and interested in developing your career within cardiac healthcare science? Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a motivated and compassionate Cardiac Healthcare Science Assistant to join our specialist team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in supporting the delivery of high-quality cardiac diagnostic services, working alongside experienced healthcare scientists and clinical colleagues in a busy and patient-focused environment.

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 ECG’s on adult and paediatric patients within Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust providing a quality inpatient and outpatient ECG service.
• Prepare ECG and blood pressure equipment for periods of ambulatory monitoring. Attach equipment and give clear and concise instructions to patients so as to optimise recordings.
• Assist with reporting in conjunction with the Clinical Physiologist/ Associate Practitioner.
• Receive and assist patients and/or carers to prepare for cardiology investigations.
• Take an active role in the resuscitation of patients (BLS) suffering from ischaemic episodes/cardiac arrest resulting from clinical examinations designed to provoke cardiac ischemia.

Skills:

• Must have passed the SCST Certificate in Electrocardiography.
• Good basic level of education.
• A minimum of 12 months of continuous experience working in the Diagnostic Cardiology Unit at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals as a Healthcare Science Support Worker.
• Experience of using computer systems including Sentinel, IMPAX and HeartStation.
• Excellent communication skills.

In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of

• Relevant Qualifications
• Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable.

This is part of Regulation 22 and we want to ensure we give candidates the heads up to have their qualifications ready to prevent delays when we onboard at Trust ID stage.

The benefits we can offer you in return:

• Putting People in Places to Care – be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
• Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
• Blue Light Card – NHS Discount Provider
• First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
• Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.
• Working options to suit your lifestyle – being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
• Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP’s own academy.
• Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
• Being part of the NHSP Community means you’ll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.