Trainee Assistant Physiologist
The closing date is 27 October 2025
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, well-motivated individual to join our busy team performing a variety of Cardiology and Respiratory diagnostic tests on patients.
The post involves performing diagnostic cardiac and respiratory investigations on a variety of in and out-patients. The main responsibility of the role involves performing Electrocardiogram's (ECG's).
A flair for communicating with a broad range of individuals would stand you in good stead within the role. Putting patients at their ease in order to produce high quality, diagnostic investigations is paramount.
Main duties of the job
You will primarily be involved in recording Electrocardiographs (ECG's) on a variety of inpatients and outpatients of all ages. As competency progresses the post holder will develop further skills to enable them to perform and assist with other tests carried out within the department.
A significant portion of the post will be based within the Cardio-respiratory Department at Queens hospital at Burton, however, some rotation to our sister sites will also be required. These include Royal Derby Hospital, Sir Robert Peel Community Hospital, Florence Nightingale Community Hospital and Samuel Johnson
This is not a qualified position although you will be expected to study towards the Certificate in Electrocardiography in order to attain competency in ECG recording and basic interpretation.You must have GCSEs in English, Maths and one Science subject, grade C or above/grades 4-9 or equivalent.Previous experience of working with the general public is essential.
Applicants who are shortlisted are strongly advised to arrange a visit to look around the department.
Closing date - 27/10/2025Interview date - 10/11/2025
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
- On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts about our Trust:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
Details
Date posted
21 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
320-MED-BUR-1756
Job locations
Queens Hospital Burton
Belvedere Road
Burton on Trent
DE13 0RB
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queens Hospital Burton
Belvedere Road
Burton on Trent
DE13 0RB
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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