Assistant Practitioner Cardiac Physiology | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer:
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Location:
Manchester, M23 9LT
Pay:
Contract Type:
Permanent
Hours:
Full time
Disability Confident:
Yes
Closing Date:
24/04/2026
About this job
Assistant Cardiac Practitioner Band 4 – we are looking for enthusiastic, committed, dynamic individuals to join our team at Wythenshawe Hospital who will rotate between sites to provide Cardiac Diagnostic Services both in a large tertiary centre and the community setting.
The department offers a full spectrum of invasive and non‑invasive cardiac diagnostic investigations and is committed to developing staff and actively creating new roles for service provision.
Our mission is to improve the health/quality of life for our patients by building an organisation that develops and invests in the individuals who work here.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist qualified Cardiac Physiologists in performing all aspects of non‑invasive cardiac diagnostic services and providing some aspects in the community.
* Undertake a range of duties that involve direct patient care as directed by healthcare professionals.
* Assist in meeting the psychological, social, physical and spiritual needs of all patients.
* Discuss relevant issues with patients concerning their diagnostic investigations.
* Actively participate in diagnostic investigations that form part of the patient’s care and treatment plan.
* Develop new skills to enhance patient diagnosis.
* Perform and report a range of non‑invasive cardiac procedures: resting ECG, multi‑modality cardiac arrhythmia monitoring, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, patient preparation and physiological monitoring during cardiac and cardiorespiratory exercise tests, and assist in LINQ implant management and remote monitoring communication.
* Maintain accurate written patient records.
* Contribute towards the maintenance of local and Trust‑wide standards of care.
* Assist in organising day‑to‑day service operations and identify risk issues related to patient health and social care.
Qualifications and Experience
For detailed responsibilities and specific skills and experience required, please refer to the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the “Supporting Documents” heading.
Benefits and Culture
Join a team of over 30,000 professionals delivering exceptional care to more than 1 million people each year.
We offer a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters.
Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working.
We provide clear clinical pathways for professional development, allowing you to grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating diversity, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. All individuals are encouraged to apply regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.
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