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Associate Practitioner (Diagnostic Cardiology Unit)
The closing date is 10 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.
The post holder will perform the following procedures within the non-invasive service; 12 Lead ECG, ambulatory ECG/BP analysis, ETT, autonomic function testing, and Tilt Table testing.
Main duties of the job
To work without direct supervision in performing and recording various cardiology investigations provided by the department for a safe, effective, and efficient Cardiology service.
To assist Clinical Physiologists and support the delivery of quality healthcare including more complex procedures to patients within Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Perform routine non-invasive cardiac investigations independently such as: Ambulatory ECG and BP Ambulatory monitor fitting and analysis, performing 12 lead ECG in a range of clinical settings, Fitting and analysis of long-term monitoring equipment e.g., Cardiac Memos.
To assist as the second practitioner in Tilt Table Testing and Exercise Tolerance Testing working under the guidance of a Senior Physiologist. To assist the implanting Clinician/Physiologist during ILR implantation, monitoring haemodynamic status and providing patient information.
To take responsibility for the initial management of unwell patients or untoward ECG findings.
To train and develop staff and students in performing all tasks as deemed appropriate by the service lead and head of department.
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.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for detailed duties and responsibilities
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
* Appropriate level 4 Qualification or Equivalent. (e.g. level 4 Diploma or HNC or CertHE).
* Experience working as a Cardiac Healthcare Science assistant or senior cardiographer.
* SCST Foundation Certificate in ECG Interpretation. SCST practical and/ or Certificate theory exams
Experience
* Experience of performing 12-lead ECGs, ambulatory ECG fitting and analysis, ambulatory BP fitting and download and assisting in exercise stress tests/ stress echo and/or assisting in tilt table tests.
* Experience of performing other non-invasive diagnostic tests such as signal averaged ECG, Fitting and analysing long term monitoring such as Kardia or spider flashes
Skills and Knowledge
* Good level written and verbal communication 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.
* Experience of training junior staff and students
Personal Qualities
* Able to travel to, and work at, different sites in Sheffield
* Flexible attitude to working hours
* Able to work under pressure
* Evidence of flexible and reliable approach to working practices and a willingness to accept additional responsibilities.
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
£27,485 to £30,162 a yearpa/pro rata for part time staff
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