The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Healthcare Science Assistant

The closing date is 09 October 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our small, friendly team at Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills to work as a Cardiographer for the Cardiology Suite. This is a busy service providing specialist assessment and support for people with known or suspected heart conditions. You will be an integral member of the Cardiology team performing basic cardiac investigations which involve direct patient contact (such as 12 Lead Electrocardiograms (ECGs), Fitting & Removal of Ambulatory ECG & BP Monitors). This post offers structured, work based training and experience to people seeking a career in a Health Care setting. We are committed to providing a high quality service and actively encourage personal professional development and further training. Candidates should have the desire to work in a healthcare environment, possess a professional attitude and be able to work flexibly in a busy team and individually. Candidates should possess a good standard of GCSE education or equivalent including English and Maths. To enable you to experience our working environment and to give us the opportunity to offer you a more detailed insight into the position, we encourage you to come to the department for an informal visit and discussion. For further information, please contact Melvina Barsby, Non-Invasive Cardiology Lead on 01709 424575, melvina.barsby@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

Working under the direction of the Non-Invasive Cardiology Lead, knowing what is expected of you, not working outside of your role, following reasonable requests and instructions within your work. Following locally agreed competency based tasks supported by training and education to gain theoretical underpinning knowledge to undertake:

Basic clinical observations i.e. heart rate, height, weight
Performing 12 Lead Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Lying and standing blood pressure monitoring
To fit and remove Ambulatory ECG and BP monitors
To recognise normal and abnormal heart rhythms at a basic interpretationlevel
To assist in the training of new starters and trainees
To recognise situations or test findings which need bringing to the attention of senior colleagues/ medical staff for clinical interpretation
To check the technical quality and calibration of basic equipment and to report any adverse findings to a senior member of staff
To assist in other areas of cardiology under supervision as appropriate
To transport (portering) patients to different areas of the hospital whereappropriate
To assist in other areas of cardiology under supervision as appropriate
Performance of basic care procedures and techniques
To work flexibly in accordance with the department needs. This may involvechanging working days and/or working towards a 7-day service.
Works in a range of clinical settings which may include a community location in the future

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

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Date posted

29 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-25-09-058

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Working in a healthcare environment with direct patient care
Experience of working in a busy multi-disciplinary team

Qualifications

Essential

Good standard of education to GSCE level.(Three GSCE grade C or above including maths, English and a science)
SCST Award in Practical Electrocardiography or other equivalent recognition of competency to record ECGs

Desirable

NVQ level 2 in Health Care Science

knowledge

Essential

ECG in practice and underpinning knowledge.
Competent in practical recording of an ECG.
Competent in fitting/ removing ambulatory ECG/ BP monitors
Recognises normal and abnormal cardiac rhythms and blood pressure readings
Policies, practices and procedures e.g. NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to measuring and improving the quality and safety of patient care

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Working in a healthcare environment with direct patient care
Experience of working in a busy multi-disciplinary team

Qualifications

Essential

Good standard of education to GSCE level.(Three GSCE grade C or above including maths, English and a science)
SCST Award in Practical Electrocardiography or other equivalent recognition of competency to record ECGs

Desirable

NVQ level 2 in Health Care Science

knowledge

Essential

ECG in practice and underpinning knowledge.
Competent in practical recording of an ECG.
Competent in fitting/ removing ambulatory ECG/ BP monitors
Recognises normal and abnormal cardiac rhythms and blood pressure readings
Policies, practices and procedures e.g. NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to measuring and improving the quality and safety of patient care

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.