Healthcare Science Assistant Apprentice - Cardio-Respiratory Level 2

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust; Halifax; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Une opportunité excitante à Calderdale et Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust pour un apprenti en science de la santé. Le candidat participera à un programme de formation de 12 à 14 mois, acquérant des compétences essentielles en cardiologie et en soins respiratoires. Après l'apprentissage, un poste permanent en tant qu'assistant en santé cardio-respiratoire sera proposé.

Qualifications

• Ouvert à tous, aucune précédente candidature.
• Engagement à la formation formelle et aux études autodirigées.

Responsibilities

• Réalisation d'électrocardiogrammes et de spirométries.
• Prise de prélèvements sanguins veineux.
• Support à l'administration cardiologique.

Skills

Compétences en cardiologie

Compétences en soins respiratoires

Précision

Communication

Education

Formation en santé ou équivalent

Job description

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). This is 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 provided, allowing the successful candidate to learn and develop skills and knowledge related to working in a busy cardio-respiratory department and by undertaking basic cardiology and respiratory diagnostic tests. Study will be conducted in partnership with Sheffield College.

Note: Previous applicants need not apply. This apprenticeship is open to all ages.

This is a full-time post, requiring commitment to self-directed study, attending Sheffield College (virtually and in person), and successfully completing the training within the contract period. The post holder will receive 20% off-the-job training to meet the apprenticeship standards. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship and probation, the post holder will be offered a permanent position as a Cardio-Respiratory Healthcare Science Assistant (Band 2).

Duties:

As an apprentice, all tasks will be under direct supervision until competency is achieved through formal assessment. Main duties within the cardiorespiratory department include:

• Performing routine and urgent electrocardiograms.
• Performing routine and urgent spirometry.
• Measuring automatic and manual blood pressure.
• Obtaining venous blood samples.
• Setting up and fitting cardiac monitors, 24-hour ambulatory ECG, and blood pressure monitors.
• Preparing equipment and clinical areas for diagnostic tests.
• Supporting cardiology reception and clerical administration as required.
• Handling and storing equipment and consumables safely.

We employ over 6,500 staff delivering compassionate care across our hospitals, community sites, health centres, and patients' homes. We also have nearly 150 volunteers at CHFT.

Our services include urgent and emergency care, medical, surgical, maternity, gynaecology, critical care, children’s services, end-of-life care, and outpatient diagnostics. We also provide community health services, including sexual health, in Calderdale from Calderdale Royal and local health centres like Todmorden Health Centre and Broad Street Plaza.

We are committed to modernising and investing in health services, with decisions driven by independent boards that listen to their community and respond to their needs. Foundation trusts are public NHS bodies that aim to improve quality, innovate, and prioritise patient care.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Michelle Foster
• Job Title: Clinical Services Manager, Non-Invasive Cardiology
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]

Alternatively, contact:

• Clare Bendall, Team Leader, Non-Invasive Cardiology
• Telephone: [phone]