Trainee Cardiac Respiratory Practitioner | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

University Hospitals of Leicester; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Hinckley is seeking Trainee Associate Cardio-Respiratory Practitioners to join the Community Diagnostic Centre. This developmental role offers support through training for those looking to progress in the field of cardio-respiratory health. Candidates will engage in healthcare tasks like spirometry and ECGs while receiving full training and supervision. A scientific mindset and excellent communication skills are essential. This role sets the stage for advancement within the organization.

Qualifications

• No previous experience necessary, full training provided.
• Understanding of the role is desirable.
• Ability to accurately record and input information.

Responsibilities

• Work towards becoming a Cardio-Respiratory Associate Practitioner.
• Deliver healthcare focusing on patient needs.
• Perform diagnostic tasks like spirometry, ECGs, and sleep studies.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Scientific mindset

Education

Relevant qualifications

Job description

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 skillsas 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.



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.

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

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/

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

Toacceptresponsibilityfora delegated workload,dependingonlevel ofcompetence taking an active role in promoting independence and meeting the needs of theindividual.

Toobserveorparticipateinthe development,implementationandevaluation of protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Toparticipateinpracticeareaspecificcompetenciesasidentifiedandagreedby Team Leads.

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

TheTrainee AssociatePractitioner will provide compassionatecaretoagreed qualitystandards.

TheTraineeAssociate Practitionerwill keepthepatientat thecentreofhisorher 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)


This advert closes on Tuesday 12 Aug 2025