0461 - Trainee Cardio-respiratory Physiologist

Job summary

We are seeking two Trainee Cardio-Respiratory Physiologists to join our department and begin a comprehensive training programme. This role combines academic study either a BSc Healthcare Science Practitioner Training Programme (PTP) or a Level 6 (or Level 4 progressing to Level 6) Healthcare Science Practitioner Apprenticeship alongside structured in service clinical training.

The training pathway typically takes three to four years, depending on your entry level. During training, the post is Band 4, rising to Band 5 upon qualification.

Essential Entry Requirements

• Minimum of two A levels, a foundation degree, Access to Health, or a Level 2 Healthcare Assistant apprenticeship (or equivalent).
• GCSE English and Mathematics (grade AC or equivalent).
• Demonstrable skills or experience in Cardiology and Respiratory physiological testing.

What Were Looking For

We are seeking motivated individuals who:

• Work effectively as part of a team.
• Are committed to delivering a high quality, efficient and patient focused service.
• Hold high personal and professional standards.
• Are diligent, enthusiastic, hardworking, and able to communicate effectively with staff, patients, and the public.

Progression Opportunities

Funding is available to support progression to Band 7 Specialist Physiologist, subject to successful completion of all academic, professional, and in service training requirements and assessments.

Main duties of the job

The trainee Physiologists will be trained to undertake the following investigations:

1. Routine electrocardiography

2. Exercise tolerance testing

3. Ambulatory electrocardiography

4. Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring

5. Respiratory function tests

6. Signal averaged electrocardiography

7. Echocardiography

8. Pacemaker implantation and checks

9. Angiography (Haemodynamic monitoring)

About us

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work

We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction

We reserve the right to close positions early

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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