Care Plus Group

Health Care Assistant

The closing date is 20 August 2025

Job summary

The Community Cardiology Specialist Service provides focused cardiovascular clinics for heart failure, atrial fibrillation, hypertension, rhythm analysis and open access echocardiography.

The service provides a MDT approach in the diagnosis and management of various cardiology diagnoses.

Please note that Care Plus Group are not currently registered to sponsor applicants from outside the EU and EEA.

Main duties of the job

Job title: Health Care Assistant

Department: Community Cardiology

Base: Weelsby View Health Centre

Hours: 30 hours per week.

Salary: Range 3 £24,100 (pay award pending) per annum pro rata

A wonderful opportunity has a risen for a Health Care Assistant to join the Community Cardiology Service, running out of Weelsby View Health Centre, Grimsby.

You will be responsible for fitting and removing various cardiac monitors, performing Electrocardiograms, (ECGs), phlebotomy, taking measurements such as blood pressure height and weight, and fitting of sleep apnoea monitors. You will work autonomously with your own clinic lists with direct hands on patient care. You will work closely with the Senior Cardiographer and have support from the other team members.

You must hold NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, and have Literacy & Numeracy Level 2 or related GCSEs. You must have proven experience in a health related environment including phlebotomy, ECG and other duties such as BP measurement, height & weight measurement etc. To be considered for this post the candidate should be willing to work towards the SCST Certificate in Electrocardiography at some stage in the future. Experience of SystmOne would be an advantage.

About us

Care Plus Group is an employee owned Social Enterprise, established in 2011 to deliver NHS community health and social care services and employ over 800 people. A key feature of our organisation is the positive culture we have developed which is based on valuing, trusting, engagement, and involvement of our staff.

We consistently deliver high quality innovative services across NE Lincolnshire, reflected in an ongoing above 95% customer satisfaction feedback. Our services have received national recognition/commendations and Awards including winning a national HSJ award in November 2021. We hold the highest possible standard of ISO accreditation and are committed to reducing our carbon footprint.

We offer excellent terms and conditions including optional membership to a contributory pension scheme, Independent Provider closed access to the NHS pension scheme, lease cars, a full induction programme and an extensive range of CPD/development opportunities. We recognise continuous service from partner Health and Care organisations for the purposes of annual leave entitlement.

We are a supportive employer and operate in a way which supports family friendly and flexible working. CPG is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.

Details

Date posted

07 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,100 a year pro rata (Pay Award Pending)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B9814-25-200

Job locations

Weelsby View Health Centre

Ladysmith Road

Grimsby

DN32 9SW


Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description is attached as a separate document with the person specification, please refer to this for more information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description is attached as a separate document with the person specification, please refer to this for more information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
  • Numeracy and Literacy Level 2

Desirable

  • Basic Life Support
  • SCST Certificate in Electrocardiography (willingness to work towards)

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of fitting & removing a variety of cardiac monitors (ambulatory BP, ECG, Holter and cardiac event monitors)
  • Experience of managing patients with cardiac conditions within a healthcare setting
  • Experience of performing 12-lead ECGs
  • Experience of phlebotomy

Desirable

  • Experience of using SystmOne

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of Cardiac diagnostic procedures
  • Effective and proven computer skills
  • Ability to work autonomously and as part of a wider team
  • An awareness of own competencies and willingness to seek guidance where needed
  • Ability to maintain clear and accurate records both electronically and in writing, to deadlines
  • Ability to communicate clearly and sensitively with people who have a wide range of healthcare needs
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Ability to demonstrate empathy and sensitivity
  • Ability to deal effectively with confrontational situations

Desirable

  • To have a range of clinical skills, such as, blood pressure monitoring, height and weight measurement

Other

Essential

  • Flexible approach to working arrangements.
  • Ability to demonstrate commitment to the key values of Care Plus Group
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
  • Numeracy and Literacy Level 2

Desirable

  • Basic Life Support
  • SCST Certificate in Electrocardiography (willingness to work towards)

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of fitting & removing a variety of cardiac monitors (ambulatory BP, ECG, Holter and cardiac event monitors)
  • Experience of managing patients with cardiac conditions within a healthcare setting
  • Experience of performing 12-lead ECGs
  • Experience of phlebotomy

Desirable

  • Experience of using SystmOne

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of Cardiac diagnostic procedures
  • Effective and proven computer skills
  • Ability to work autonomously and as part of a wider team
  • An awareness of own competencies and willingness to seek guidance where needed
  • Ability to maintain clear and accurate records both electronically and in writing, to deadlines
  • Ability to communicate clearly and sensitively with people who have a wide range of healthcare needs
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Ability to demonstrate empathy and sensitivity
  • Ability to deal effectively with confrontational situations

Desirable

  • To have a range of clinical skills, such as, blood pressure monitoring, height and weight measurement

Other

Essential

  • Flexible approach to working arrangements.
  • Ability to demonstrate commitment to the key values of Care Plus Group

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Care Plus Group

Address

Weelsby View Health Centre

Ladysmith Road

Grimsby

DN32 9SW


Employer's website

https://www.careplusgroup.org/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Care Plus Group

Address

Weelsby View Health Centre

Ladysmith Road

Grimsby

DN32 9SW


Employer's website

https://www.careplusgroup.org/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Advanced Cardiac Physiologist

Rachel Jones

racheljones12@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

07 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,100 a year pro rata (Pay Award Pending)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B9814-25-200

Job locations

Weelsby View Health Centre

Ladysmith Road

Grimsby

DN32 9SW


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