Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Science Associate Apprentice Cardio-Respiratory Level 4

The closing date is 15 June 2025

Job summary

The post holder will undertake a 12-14 month training programme as a Healthcare Science Level 4 Apprentice within the Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT). It is also an exciting opportunity to work in the new Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC's) Spoke and Hub in the heart of the Halifax and Huddersfield communities.

Formal training will be given where the successful candidate can learn and develop skills and knowledge relating to working in a busy cardio-respiratory department and by undertaking basic cardiology and respiratory diagnostic tests. Study will take place in partnership with the Sheffield College.

This is a full-time post and there is an expectation that the apprentice will need to commit to self-directed study, attend Sheffield college virtually and in person, and successfully complete the training programme within the contract period. The post holder will receive 20% off the job training to fulfil the apprenticeship standard.

On successful completion of the apprenticeship and probationary period the post holder will be offered a permanent post of Cardio-Respiratory Healthcare Science Associate (Band 4).

Main duties of the job

As an apprentice all tasks will be under direct supervision until competency through formal assessment is achieved and will include the following main duties within the cardiorespiratory department:

To perform routine and urgent electrocardiograms.
To perform routine and urgent spirometry and routine lung function tests.
To record, interpret, and report ECGs, spirometry, and pulse oximetry.
To perform and measure automatic and manual blood pressure measurements.
To set up and fit a cardiac monitor, 24-hour ambulatory ECG monitor, and a 24hr ambulatory blood pressure monitor.
To fit cardiac device monitors and produce a report.
To carry out and perform venepuncture on patients when required.
To comply and complete all requirements of the apprenticeship programme.

About us

We employ more than 6,500 staffwho deliver compassionate care from our two main hospitals,Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary as well as in community sites, healthcentres and in patients' homes. We also are incredibly proud to have almost 150 volunteers here at CHFT.

We provide a range of services including urgent and emergency care; medical; surgical; maternity; gynaecology; critical care; children's and young people's services; end of life care and outpatient and diagnostic imaging services.

We provide community health services, including sexual health services in Calderdale from Calderdale Royal and local health centres. These include Todmorden Health Centre and Broad Street Plaza.

We continue to modernise and invest in our health services to build on our strong reputation.Foundation trusts are public leaders in improving quality in health services. They are part of the NHS- yet decisions about what they do and how they do it are driven by independent boards. Boardslisten to their Council of Governors and respond to the needs of their members - patients, staff andthe local community.

Foundation trusts provide what the health service wants, yet are also free to invest quickly in thechanges to the local community needs, in striving to be the best, and in putting their patients first.

Date posted

05 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£18,126 a year band 2 after 12 months then to band 4 once qualified

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

372-FSS2793

Job locations

Calderdale Royal Hospital

Salterhebble

Halifax

HX3 0PW

Job description

Job responsibilities

For detailed job description and main responsibilities please refer to the job description and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For detailed job description and main responsibilities please refer to the job description and person specification.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

Essential

5 GCSE's 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent academic qualifications, must include Maths, English, and Science
A willingness to undertake any training or development associated with the role
To be committed to completing the Level 4 apprenticeship within 27 months
To comply with all training requirements of the Level 4 apprenticeship and complete practical competencies

Desirable

To be trained in Basic Life Support

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Essential

Evidence of practical experience of working within a team
Insight into roles and responsibilities of the post
Demonstrate a commitment to a caring profession

Desirable

Demonstrable experience of working in a healthcare setting
Is aware of Infection and Prevention Control measures in a hospital setting

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

Essential

Good interpersonal skills
Professional approach, friendly, confident, and motivated
Ability to prioritise work
Demonstrates empathy and emotional intelligence
Excellent communication skills - both verbal and written
Ability to stay calm under pressure

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

Essential

5 GCSE's 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent academic qualifications, must include Maths, English, and Science
A willingness to undertake any training or development associated with the role
To be committed to completing the Level 4 apprenticeship within 27 months
To comply with all training requirements of the Level 4 apprenticeship and complete practical competencies

Desirable

To be trained in Basic Life Support

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Essential

Evidence of practical experience of working within a team
Insight into roles and responsibilities of the post
Demonstrate a commitment to a caring profession

Desirable

Demonstrable experience of working in a healthcare setting
Is aware of Infection and Prevention Control measures in a hospital setting

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

Essential

Good interpersonal skills
Professional approach, friendly, confident, and motivated
Ability to prioritise work
Demonstrates empathy and emotional intelligence
Excellent communication skills - both verbal and written
Ability to stay calm under pressure

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

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Calderdale Royal Hospital

Salterhebble

Halifax

HX3 0PW

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Calderdale Royal Hospital

Salterhebble

Halifax

HX3 0PW

Employer's website

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