Healthcare Scientist Support Worker | University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in the UK is seeking a Healthcare Scientist Support Worker to join their Clinical Investigations Unit. The successful candidate will assist in a variety of clinical tasks including ECG, ambulatory ECGs, and respiratory measurements across three hospital locations in the Barrow-in-Furness area. Strong team collaboration and patient interaction are essential. This position offers a diverse work environment with opportunities for professional development.

Responsibilities

• Work effectively as part of the Clinical Investigations Unit team.
• Perform 12 lead ECG and run ambulatory monitors.
• Assist in the delivery of the service within CIU.

Job description

Overview

An opportunity has arisen with Clinical Investigations Unit (CIU) for a Healthcare Scientist Support Worker with Cardio/Respiratory Physiology. CIU works across three hospital sites - Furness General Hospital (FGH), Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) and Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI). The successful applicant will be required to work on the above locations, although it is anticipated that the post will be centred on the FGH site.

As a Healthcare Scientists Support Worker you will be required to provide support to the clinical physiology team, working in areas such as Electrocardiograms (ECG), ambulatory ECGs and Blood Pressure hookups, prolonged ECG monitoring (AliveCor and Diagnosticks), spirometry, FeNO and sleep studies.

Responsibilities

• Work effectively and efficiently as part of a team within the Clinical Investigations Unit, ensuring a high quality service is provided to patients attending the department.
• Perform 12 lead ECG in a variety of clinical settings and run ambulatory monitors (AliveCor and Diagnosticks), BP, spirometry and FeNO and sleep clinics.
• Work alongside colleagues, clinicians, the patient and their relatives.
• Assist in the professional and operational delivery of the service within CIU, including shared allocation of work and training other staff.
• To read more information about the advertied role and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job description and person specification located under the supporting documents heading.

Locations and setting

We operate from three main hospitals—Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal—and from a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre. FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services. WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre for non-life threatening conditions. All three main hospitals provide planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery, with a range of local outreach services and diagnostics across Morecambe Bay.

To read more information about the advertied role and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job description and person specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website:

https:www.uhmbt.nhs.uk

This advert closes on Thursday 25 Sep 2025