Trainee Cardiac Respiratory Practitioner

Integrated Care System; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Hinckley is seeking a Trainee Cardiac Respiratory Practitioner. This role offers an apprenticeship program to work in a new Community Diagnostic Centre. Successful candidates will gain hands-on experience in cardiac and respiratory diagnostics while receiving full training. Applicants should have a keen eye for detail and a commitment to personal development. Join a healthcare team dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the role with demonstrated commitment to further learning.
• Experience working with the general public.
• Knowledge of IT and Administrative Systems.

Responsibilities

• Complete competencies and work independently in diagnostics.
• Deliver compassionate care to agreed quality standards.
• Participate in the development of protocols and Standard Operating Procedures.

Skills

Team worker

Ability to communicate effectively

Organizational skills

Education

GCSE Mathematics, English Language and a science subject at grade C or Grade 4 or above

Job description

Go back University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Trainee Cardiac Respiratory Practitioner

The closing date is 12 August 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Trainee Associate Cardio-Respiratory Practitioners based in the new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) in Hinckley, Leicestershire.

The new purpose built centre provides a range of respiratory and cardiac diagnostic investigations for adults. If you are scientifically minded with appropriate qualifications and have experience of working with the general public this is an ideal opportunity for you to train and develop alongside completing a Level 4 Cardio-Respiratory Apprenticeship. Training will be cross site between the CDC and at Glenfield Hospital, Leicester.

These posts require individuals to be scientifically minded, enthusiastic, motivated and possess excellent communication and organisational skills as well as a keen eye for detail, and the ability to accurately record and input information.

No previous experience is necessary as full training will be given, however, the successful candidate should demonstrate an understanding of the role. Therefore all interested candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the departments at Glenfield Hospital.

These posts come with the opportunity to start on a Band 3 trainee post and with successful completion of the apprenticeship, relevant training and experience, it will allow you the opportunity to progress to the Band 4 Associate Practitioner role.

Main duties of the job

This is a developmental role; the post holder will be working towards progression to the post of Cardio-Respiratory Associate Practitioner at band 4, supported by successful completion of the Level 4 Cardio-Respiratory Apprenticeship and associated Competency Assessment Framework/s.

The trainee will work as part of a designated clinical team, delivering health care that focuses on the direct needs of the patient. They will carry out specific clinical tasks and responsibilities with an appropriate level of supervision and as delegated by registered practitioners until deemed competent.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Job responsibilities

Training, completing competencies and working independently in a variety of diagnostics including;

spirometry, ECGs, FeNO, sleep studies, ECG holters, BP monitors

Observe practices and work fully supervised until assessed as competent, within agreed protocols and guidelines

To accept responsibility for a delegated workload, depending on level of competence taking an active role in promoting independence and meeting the needs of the individual.

To observe or participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

To participate in practice area specific competencies as identified and agreed by Team Leads.

To maintain Personal Development Plan (PDP) and Continual Professional Development (CPD) using personal portfolio to ensure competency in clinical practice and maintain own clinical competencies

The Trainee Associate Practitioner will provide compassionate care to agreed quality standards.

The Trainee Associate Practitioner will keep the patient at the centre of his or her care, ensuring patient and carer participation in decision-making as appropriate.

(Please refer to the job description/person specification for further details on the role)

Person Specification

Qualifications

• o GCSE Mathematics, English Language and a science subject at grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent)
• o Demonstrates a commitment to further learning and personal development

Experience

• Experience of working with the general public.
• Clear demonstration of knowledge of what the post involves. Ability to perform specific job role to support clinical activities/ competence
• Knowledge of IT and Administrative Systems Application form / Interview Person Specification Post: Trainee Cardio-Respiratory Associate Practitioner Band: 3 Health, safety and risk awareness

Skills

• Team worker, who is able to prioritise effectively
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Use moving and handling skills when dealing with patients and equipment
• Ability to work as part of a team

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.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

£24,625 to £29,114 a yearDevelopment 3>4 upon completion of an apprenticeship