Cardiorespiratory Assistant

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Doncaster is seeking a Cardiorespiratory Assistant to assist with a range of cardiac and respiratory investigations. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three GCSEs and experience in a patient-centred healthcare role. This position involves working as part of a team, conducting diagnostic tests, and will require flexibility across hospital sites. Competitive benefits include extensive learning opportunities and an NHS pension scheme.

Benefits

Extensive range of learning opportunities

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Comprehensive health and wellbeing support

Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance

Qualifications

• Experience working in a hospital/healthcare environment.
• Competence in performing ECGs and/or spirometry.
• Shows clear passion for working in the Cardio-respiratory Department.

Responsibilities

• Assist with providing cardiac and respiratory investigations.
• Working in a team of Cardio-Respiratory Assistants.
• Complete administrative tasks related to diagnostic tests.

Skills

Patient-centred care experience

Effective communication skills

Data input and retrieval

Education

3 GCSE passes (grade 4/C or above)

Level 2 Qualification in a Healthcare focused subject

Job description

Cardiorespiratory Assistant

The closing date is 20 November 2025

This is an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic individuals looking for a new challenge in health care, or someone looking at expanding on existing skills. You will assist with providing a range of cardiac and respiratory investigations on patients in our busy department at Doncaster Royal Infirmary.

A minimum of three GCSE's or equivalent at grade 4 or above (grade C or above) are essential, including English Language, Maths and a Science subject. As the post involves a high level of patient contact you should have experience of working in a patient‑centred role within a hospital/healthcare environment along with a relevant healthcare‑focused level 2 qualification. It is vital you are computer literate as the post involves data input and retrieval. You should also have effective communication skills with the ability to multi‑task and work as part of a team. You will be enthusiastic, professional, compassionate and competent with a willingness to contribute ideas to provide the very best patient‑centred care.

You will be expected to study for an SCST Certificate in Electrocardiography and an ARTP Certificate in Spirometry.

Main duties of the job

The post will involve working in an established team of Cardio‑Respiratory Assistants providing high‑quality diagnostic tests across the cardiac and respiratory pathways. These tests include electrocardiography, spirometry, fitting and removal of ambulatory ECG/respiratory devices, as well as general administrative work.

You will be enthusiastic, professional, compassionate and competent with a willingness to contribute ideas to provide the very best patient‑centred care.

Although based primarily at Doncaster Royal Infirmary there will be an expectation to cover across sites. Working hours will be subject to review as the service develops, therefore a flexible approach is essential.

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under‑represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:

• Extensive range of learning opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully. Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please follow the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

• Previous experience of working in a patient‑centred role within a hospital/healthcare environment
• Previous experience and competence in performing ECGs and/or spirometry
• Previous experience of working in a Cardio‑Respiratory Department

Qualifications & Training

• 3 GCSE passes (grade 4/C or above) or equivalent to include Maths, English Language and a Science
• Level 2 Qualification in a Healthcare focused subject or equivalent relevant experience

Personal Attributes & Skills

• Shows clear passion for working in the Cardio-respiratory Department at DBTH

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

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT