Clinical Physiologist Cardio-Respiratory | Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Halifax; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Halifax seeks a Cardiac Physiologist/Healthcare Scientist to join their team. Responsibilities include performing diagnostic procedures like ECGs and lung function tests, supervising students, and collaborating with medical teams. A relevant BSc is required, and applicants in their final year are encouraged to apply. The position offers an exciting opportunity in a supportive environment focused on quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Hold ILS certification and register with AHCS/RCCP within 3 months of appointment.
• Demonstrate a dedicated, reliable, and committed attitude.

Responsibilities

• Perform various diagnostic procedures in healthcare settings.
• Supervise and train students and apprentices.
• Inform medical teams of untoward reports.

Skills

Physiological measurement testing

Patient care

Collaboration

Analysis of abnormal reports

Education

BSc (Hons) in Clinical Physiology or Healthcare Science

Job description

Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust is a large District General Hospital with an expanding cardio-respiratory diagnostic department committed to developing future Cardiac Physiologists/Healthcare Scientists.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team delivering cardiac and respiratory diagnostics across Calderdale Royal Hospital, Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, and the new Community Diagnostic Spoke and Hub in Halifax and Huddersfield communities.

The post holder should hold a BSc (Hons) in Clinical Physiology (Cardiology/Respiratory) or Healthcare Science, with applicants in the final year encouraged to apply. They must hold ILS certification and register with AHCS/RCCP within 3 months of appointment, demonstrating a dedicated, reliable, and committed attitude to supporting the service.

The role involves working as a key member of the Cardio-Respiratory Service, performing various diagnostic procedures in different healthcare settings, including:

• Physiological measurement testing and reporting in Cardio-Respiratory procedures
• ECGs, ambulatory ECGs, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring
• Basic and full lung function testing, exercise testing
• Myocardial perfusion scanning and angiography

The candidate will also supervise and train students and apprentices, use judgment to inform medical teams of untoward reports, and collaborate daily to ensure smooth service operation.

We employ over 6,500 staff delivering compassionate care across our hospitals, community sites, and in patients' homes, supported by nearly 150 volunteers. Our services include urgent and emergency care, medical, surgical, maternity, gynaecology, critical care, children’s services, end-of-life care, outpatient, and diagnostic imaging, as well as community health services such as sexual health clinics.

Our NHS Foundation Trust is committed to modernising and investing in health services, driven by an independent board responding to community needs, prioritising quality and patient care.

Additional responsibilities include liaising with medical colleagues, analyzing abnormal reports, recognizing significant abnormalities, training students, providing Immediate Life Support, routine maintenance, organizing clinical workload, infection control, working autonomously within policies, manual handling, and working across various departments as required.

The advert closes on Monday, 25 August 2025.