Healthcare Science Assistant

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

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Job summary

Please note, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role due to the required Skill level and salary threshold.

The Cardiology Department provides a comprehensive range of Cardiac investigations and treatments for patients with a wide range of Cardiac disorders. The post holder will assist in the provision of the departments Cardiac Diagnostic Investigations Service.

1 x 37.5hrs pw (Mon - Fri 8am - 4pm) with occasional additional weekend work.

Main duties of the job

The duties will include the recording of accurate and high quality electrocardiograms (ECG's) on patients of all ages, application and removal of arrhythmia monitoring devices, assisting Physiologists in advanced physiologist led clinics, maintenance and calibration of equipment, record keeping and collation of information and general office duties. Training of other colleagues is required. There is an expectation to attain professional nationally recognised ECG Recording / Interpretation Awards following a period of training.

About us

The University Hospitals of the North Midlands NHS trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we are highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research.

The trust has around 1.,450 in patient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment , planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.

We are the major centre for trauma for the North Midlands and North wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential.

Our goal is to be a world class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.

Date posted

25 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year Per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-7127327

Job locations

Royal Stoke Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • GCSE English and Maths

Desirable

  • GCSE Science

Essential

Essential

  • Experience in Healthcare setting

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a Cardiac Physiology setting

Experience

Essential

  • NHS Experience
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • GCSE English and Maths

Desirable

  • GCSE Science

Essential

Essential

  • Experience in Healthcare setting

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a Cardiac Physiology setting

Experience

Essential

  • NHS Experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

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


For questions about the job, contact:

Cardiac Physiology Service Manager

Cheryl Oxley

cheryl.oxley@uhnm.nhs.uk

01782675409

Date posted

25 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year Per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-7127327

Job locations

Royal Stoke Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6QG


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