Job summary
Are you passionate about healthcare and science? Do you want to start a rewarding career helping patients and supporting clinical teams? We're offering an exciting opportunity to join our Cardiology Department as a Healthcare Science Assistant Apprentice. This Level 2 apprenticeship is designed to give you hands-on experience working in a busy hospital environment, while you study towards a nationally recognised qualification.
As an apprentice, you'll work alongside experienced healthcare professionals in cardiology, assisting in the delivery of diagnostic tests such as ECGs, blood pressure and ECG monitoring, and patient preparation. You'll play a vital role in supporting patients and maintaining high standards of care.
This is a fantastic entry-level role for individuals eager to begin a career in healthcare science, particularly in cardiology. Full training and support will be provided, and upon successful completion, there may be opportunities for further development and progression within the NHS.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will undertake a 12-14 month training programme as a Healthcare Science Level 2 Apprentice.
Formal training will be given where the successful candidate can learn and develop skills and knowledge relating to working in a busy cardiology department and by undertaking basic cardiology diagnostic tests.
This is a full-time post and there is an expectation that the apprentice will need to commit to self-directed study, attend 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 Cardiographer (Band 2).
About us
We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, covering one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country. Leading in innovation and quality - opening a state of the art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. Do you want to work in one of the best performing NHS organisations in England? Work in an organisation that supports its staff and focuses on staff experience as much as it does the experience of its patients? You can live and breathe in an area that has the cleanest air, cost effective living, great nightlife, some of the best schools with a wealth of history available on your doorstep. Sound too good to be true? Well it isn't, this is what you get when you work for Northumbria Healthcare, this is the Northumbria Way! Please read 'applicant guidance notes' before submitting your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 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 prepare equipment and clinical areas for other diagnostic cardiology tests.
To support cardiology reception/clerical administration as required.
To handle and store equipment and consumables within accepted and safe limits.
Annex 21
The provisions of Agenda for Change Annex 21 Arrangements for Pay and Banding of Trainees, would apply whilst undertaking training in this role.
Length of training: x years
Period of Training
Pay
More than 3 years from completion of training
60% of the pay band maximum for the qualified rate
More than 2 but less than 3 years prior to completion of training
65% of the pay band maximum for the qualified rate
More than one but less than 2 years prior to completion of training
70% of the pay band maximum for the qualified rate
Up to 12 months to completion of training
75% of the pay band maximum of the qualified rate
For further information on Annex 21, please see:
http://www.nhsemployers.org/tchandbook/annex-21-to-25/annex-21-arrangements-for-pay-and-banding-of-trainees
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 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 prepare equipment and clinical areas for other diagnostic cardiology tests.
To support cardiology reception/clerical administration as required.
To handle and store equipment and consumables within accepted and safe limits.
Annex 21
The provisions of Agenda for Change Annex 21 Arrangements for Pay and Banding of Trainees, would apply whilst undertaking training in this role.
Length of training: x years
Period of Training
Pay
More than 3 years from completion of training
60% of the pay band maximum for the qualified rate
More than 2 but less than 3 years prior to completion of training
65% of the pay band maximum for the qualified rate
More than one but less than 2 years prior to completion of training
70% of the pay band maximum for the qualified rate
Up to 12 months to completion of training
75% of the pay band maximum of the qualified rate
For further information on Annex 21, please see:
http://www.nhsemployers.org/tchandbook/annex-21-to-25/annex-21-arrangements-for-pay-and-banding-of-trainees
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSEs 9-4 which must include Maths and English
- Committed to complete the Level 2 Cardiology Apprenticeship in Healthcare Science
- Willingness to undertake any training or development relevant to the role
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a health orientated environment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSEs 9-4 which must include Maths and English
- Committed to complete the Level 2 Cardiology Apprenticeship in Healthcare Science
- Willingness to undertake any training or development relevant to the role
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a health orientated environment
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.
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.
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).
