Healthcare Science Assistant Apprentice - Cardio-Respiratory Level 2

Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust; Halifax; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Halifax is looking for a Healthcare Science Level 2 Apprentice to join their team. The role involves performing various cardio-respiratory tests and supporting patients during procedures. The successful applicant will participate in a 12–14 month training program with structured study at Sheffield College and will have the opportunity for a permanent position upon completion. This full-time position promotes hands-on learning within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of the level 2 apprenticeship programme.
• Ability to perform routine tests in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine electrocardiograms and spirometry.
• Prepare patients and equipment for Cardiology investigations.
• Undertake clerical duties and organize patient information.

Skills

Electrocardiograms

Spirometry

Blood pressure measurements

Venous blood sampling

Patient communication

Manual handling techniques

Education

Willingness to undertake training

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust.

The post holder will undertake a 12–14 month training programme as a Healthcare Science Level 2 Apprentice within the Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT). It is also an exciting opportunity to work in the new Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC's) Spoke and Hub in the heart of the Halifax and Huddersfield communities. Formal training will be given where the successful candidate can learn and develop skills and knowledge relating to working in a busy cardio-respiratory department and by undertaking basic cardiology and respiratory diagnostic tests. Study will take place in partnership with the Sheffield College.

This is a full-time post with an expectation of self-directed study, attendance at Sheffield College (virtually and in person), and successful completion of the training programme within the contract period. The post holder will receive 20% off the job training to fulfil the apprenticeship standard. On successful completion of the apprenticeship and probationary period, the post holder will be offered a permanent post of Cardio-Respiratory Healthcare Science Assistant (Band 2).

Previous applicants need not apply. Please note this apprenticeship is open to all ages.

Responsibilities

• To perform routine and urgent electrocardiograms and to record electrocardiograms and produce a report.
• To perform routine and urgent spirometry and to produce a report.
• To perform and measure automatic and manual blood pressure measurements.
• To obtain venous blood samples when needed.
• To set up and fit a cardiac monitor, 24-hour ambulatory ECG monitor, and a 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitor.
• To prepare equipment and clinical areas for Cardiology investigations.
• Receive and assist patients and/or carers to prepare for Cardiology investigations; obtain additional information to assist with planning and preparing Cardiology investigations.
• Support patients and/or carers during investigative Cardiology procedures.
• Chaperone Cardiology medical staff in the above.
• Follow manufacturers/protocol instructions and operate equipment; assess and maintain equipment and devices for safe use during cardio-respiratory investigations; report faulty equipment to the Team Leader.
• Communicate technical equipment-related information to healthcare colleagues, patients, carers, and suppliers.
• Use safe manual handling techniques when moving both patients and equipment.
• Contact medical/nursing staff to advise of adverse/life-threatening test results; follow departmental and national policies and procedures to maintain safe practice.
• Undertake clerical duties as required (appointments, filing, photocopying, post).
• Organise and prepare patients information, collect notes, and identify as correct on equipment; record personal information and input results of investigations performed by other staff.
• Attend to general tidiness of the department including unpacking and storage of ward stock deliveries; assist with maintaining stock levels and supplies.
• Answer the telephone and relay messages; undertake department errands as required.
• Assist in the safe use, custody and maintenance of equipment and utilize resources effectively and efficiently.
• Be flexible to move to other sites within the trust or adapt duties in consultation with your line manager.

About CHFT and the role

We employ more than 6,500 staff who deliver compassionate care from our two main hospitals, Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, as well as in community sites, health centres and patients’ homes. We also have almost 150 volunteers. We provide a range of services including urgent and emergency care, medical, surgical, maternity, gynaecology, critical care, children’s and young people’s services, end of life care, and outpatient and diagnostic imaging services. We provide community health services, including sexual health services in Calderdale from Calderdale Royal and local health centres, Todmorden Health Centre and Broad Street Plaza.

Foundation trusts are public leaders in improving quality in health services. They are part of the NHS – decisions about what they do and how they do it are driven by independent boards. Boards listen to their Council of Governors and respond to the needs of their members – patients, staff and the local community. Foundation trusts provide what the health service wants, and are free to invest quickly in changes to local community needs, in striving to be the best, and in putting their patients first.

This advert closes on Friday 19 Sep 2025.