Trainee Cardiac Healthcare Science Assistant

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Sheffield is looking for a Trainee Cardiac Healthcare Science Assistant. This role involves performing diagnostic Cardiology investigations on patients as part of an 18-month training program. Candidates should have at least 3 GCSEs, including Maths and Science. This is a developmental role with the opportunity to progress after successful completion of training. The position offers a salary of £24,465 annually.

Benefits

Commitment to professional development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience of using computer systems including data input is required.
• Commitment to undertake training to obtain the Certificate in Electrocardiography within 18 months.
• Previous experience of performing ECG's.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and urgent electrocardiograms (ECG's) on patients.
• Prepare and fit ECG and Blood Pressure equipment for monitoring.
• Assist in resuscitation of patients suffering cardiac episodes.

Skills

Good IT skills with experience of working with Microsoft Office

Able to work autonomously and within a team

Experience of direct patient care

Knowledge of ECG interpretation

Knowledge of basic physiology of the heart

Education

3 GCSEs at grade A-C to include Maths, English and a Science subject

Tools

NHS software systems

Job description

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Trainee Cardiac Healthcare Science Assistant

The closing date is 09 November 2025

We are seeking a flexible, enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to become part of our dedicated, highly focused Non-Invasive team working to provide and maintain a high standard of healthcare to patients on all wards and peripheral hospitals within Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

The post holder will be responsible for performing a range of routine non-invasive diagnostic Cardiology investigations on inpatients and outpatients with appropriate training.

They will work as a member of the team, with direction and supervision from Healthcare Scientists and practitioners, whilst completing a training programme to include a national professional examination.

This is a developmental role on an 18-month fixed term contract. At the end of the fixed term contract, there will be an opportunity to progress to a permanent contract as an AFC Band 3 on successful completion of an in-house training program and SCST professional examination (Certificate in Electrocardiography).

Record all modalities of Cardiology measurements to agreed performance standards.

Main duties of the job

• To perform routine and urgent electrocardiograms (ECG's) on adult and paediatric patients within Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust providing a quality inpatient and outpatient ECG service.
• To prepare and fit ECG and Blood Pressure (BP) equipment for periods of ambulatory monitoring. This includes giving clear and concise instructions to patients when fitting the equipment to optimise the recording.
• To be trained to give support and advice to patients and/or carers/medical team both prior and following completion of investigative Cardiology procedures.
• To be trained to take an active role in the resuscitation of patients (BLS) suffering from ischaemic episodes / cardiac arrest, resulting from clinical examinations designed to provoke cardiac ischemia.
• Communicate technical equipment-related information to healthcare colleagues, patients, carers, and suppliers.
• Assess all rooms and equipment requirements regarding stock, cleanliness, and infection control issues.
• Perform regular checks on the Department Defibrillators and blood glucose monitors address any issues.

About us

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its employees. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Services offered

• Ambulatory ECG Monitoring.
• Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring.
• Tilt Table Testing.
• Signal Average ECG.
• Exercise Tolerance Testing.
• Simplex and complex cardiac device follow up including CRT optimisation clinics.
• Physiologist led ILR implantation.
• Trans-thoracic Echocardiography including 3 Dimensional assessment, Valve assessment, Stress and Congenital heart disease.
• Tran-oesophageal Echocardiography including 3 Dimensional assessment.
• Cardiac catheter Laboratory support for:
  • Left and Right Heart Catheterisation including PCI / PPCI, FFR, IVUS, PVR, IABP.
  • Simplex and Complex device implantation.
  • Simple and Complex electrophysiology procedures including SVT, AT, VT, 3D Mapping.

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Please note this advertisement can be appointed as either a full time or part time opportunity.

This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of 18 months due to this being an apprenticeship/training programme. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts.

A learner/applicant must be a UK, EEA, or EU resident for at least the past three years to undertake an apprenticeship training programme.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• 3 GCSEs at grade A-C (4-9) to include Maths, English and a Science subject.

Experience

• Previous hospital ward/ department, or community-based care experience or experience of working in a residential/ care home.
• An understanding of the Healthcare Science Assistant role in Diagnostic Cardiology
• Experience of direct patient care
• Previous experience of performing ECG's

Further Training

• Experience of using computer systems including data input
• Commitment to undertake training to obtain the full Certificate in Electrocardiography within 18 months of the fixed term contract
• SCST practical and/ or theory exams
• Knowledge of ECG interpretation
• Knowledge of basic physiology of the heart

Special Skills

• Good IT skills with experience of working with Microsoft Office
• Able to work autonomously and within a team
• Experience of working with NHS software systems.

Other

• Awareness of Confidentiality issues and data protection
• Able to travel to, and work at, different sites in Sheffield
• Flexible attitude to working hours
• Evidence of flexible and reliable approach to working practices

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.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£24,465 a yearpa/ pro rata for part time staff