University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Healthcare Science Practitioner

The closing date is 17 July 2025

Job summary

We are offering an exciting opportunity to join our friendly Cardiac Investigations team at Worthing Hospital as a Healthcare Science Practitioner (Cardiology), pending successful completion of Degree. We are looking for enthusiastic, highly motivated applicants wanting to further their training and experience in all areas of Cardiac Physiology with a view for progression and helping to shape our workforce for the future.

Main duties of the job

To assist in delivery of a high quality Cardiac Investigations service to inpatients and outpatients of University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust - Worthing Hospital.

To include:-

Working towards becoming an independent Cardiac Physiologist/Healthcare Science Practitioner within a wide range of investigations including echocardiography, pacemaker, ICD and complex device interrogation and follow-up with supervision; training and assisting in PPM/ICD/CRT device implant procedures; assisting in all invasive investigations in the Cardiac Catheter Lab and assisting in providing comprehensive reports; Working towards leading in Exercise Tolerance Testing as well as undertaking Holter analysis and reporting
Organising and managing own workload
Being conversant with Cardiac Arrest protocol
Assisting in the supervision and training of other staff and healthcare professionals where required

Providing a role model for the Trust's values, Patient First approach, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and inclusive leadership

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Candidate information pack - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

Date posted

03 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

279-7317247-JUL25

Job locations

Worthing Hospital

Lyndhurst Road

Worthing

BN11 2DH

Job description

Job responsibilities

To communicate information to staff both Medical and Non-Medical

To communicate effectively with patients, to obtain their consent and cooperation, including patients with physical/learning disabilities, children or confused patients
To communicate effectively with relatives of patients
To promote a pleasant and efficient image during all dealings with internal and external organisations
To develop good working relationships with other departments within the Trust
To participate in the cardiac department meetings
Liaise proactively with line manager and colleagues regarding any issues/areas of concern

Job description

Job responsibilities

To communicate information to staff both Medical and Non-Medical

To communicate effectively with patients, to obtain their consent and cooperation, including patients with physical/learning disabilities, children or confused patients
To communicate effectively with relatives of patients
To promote a pleasant and efficient image during all dealings with internal and external organisations
To develop good working relationships with other departments within the Trust
To participate in the cardiac department meetings
Liaise proactively with line manager and colleagues regarding any issues/areas of concern

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc Healthcare Science (Cardiology) or BSc Clinical Physiology (Cardiology)

Professional Registration

Desirable

HCPC Registration
RCCP Registration

Skills

Essential

Good knowledge of all Cardiac Investigations
Ability to work to a high level of accuracy
Ability to prioritise and manage own workload
Excellent computer skills

Communication

Essential

Good communication and telephone skills
Ability to communicate well with colleagues within team environment

Personal Requirements

Essential

Flexible approach to working
Evidence of values aligned to those of the Trust and Department

Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.

Desirable

Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc Healthcare Science (Cardiology) or BSc Clinical Physiology (Cardiology)

Professional Registration

Desirable

HCPC Registration
RCCP Registration

Skills

Essential

Good knowledge of all Cardiac Investigations
Ability to work to a high level of accuracy
Ability to prioritise and manage own workload
Excellent computer skills

Communication

Essential

Good communication and telephone skills
Ability to communicate well with colleagues within team environment

Personal Requirements

Essential

Flexible approach to working
Evidence of values aligned to those of the Trust and Department

Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.

Desirable

Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

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

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Worthing Hospital

Lyndhurst Road

Worthing

BN11 2DH

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Worthing Hospital

Lyndhurst Road

Worthing

BN11 2DH

Employer's website

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