University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Healthcare Scientist Support Worker

The closing date is 25 September 2025

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen with Clinical Investigations Unit (CIU) for an Healthcare Scientist Support Worker with Cardio/Respiratory Physiology.

CIU works across three hospital sites - Furness General (FGH). Westmorland General (WGH) and Royal Lancaster (RLI). The successful applicants will be required to work on the above locations, although it is anticipated that the post will be centred on the FGH site.

As a Healthcare Scientists Support Worker you will required to provide support to the clinical physiology team, working in areas, such as Electrocardiograms (ECG), ambulatory ECGs and Blood Pressure Hook ups, prolonged ECG monitoring (alivercor and dignsoticks), spirometry and FeNO and sleep studies.

Main duties of the job

To work effectively and efficiently as part of a team within Clinical Investigations Unit ensuring a high quality service is provided to patients attending the department.

Perform 12 lead ECG in a variety of clinical settings and run ambulatory monitors, diagnostick, alivecor, BP, spirometry and FeNO and sleep clinics.

Work alongside colleges, clinicians, the patient and their relatives.

To assist in the professional and operational delivery of the service within CIU, including shared allocation of work and training other staff.

About us

We operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Details

Date posted

16 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

331-K18630925

Job locations

Furness General Hospital

Dalton Lane

Barrow in Furness

LA14 4LF


Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertied role and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job description and person specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website:

https:www.uhmbt.nhs.uk

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertied role and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job description and person specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website:

https:www.uhmbt.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Education and further

Essential

  • GSCE Maths and english grade 4/c or above
  • Basic education to NVQ 3 or BTEC level 2
  • Requirement to undertake SCST in ECG
  • Requirement to take ARTP course for respiratory spiro/feno and sleep
  • Genuine interest in work of cardio/resp

Desirable

  • NVQ in healthcare
  • Basic Life Support
  • SCST practical/ECG exam
Person Specification

Education and further

Essential

  • GSCE Maths and english grade 4/c or above
  • Basic education to NVQ 3 or BTEC level 2
  • Requirement to undertake SCST in ECG
  • Requirement to take ARTP course for respiratory spiro/feno and sleep
  • Genuine interest in work of cardio/resp

Desirable

  • NVQ in healthcare
  • Basic Life Support
  • SCST practical/ECG exam

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 of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Furness General Hospital

Dalton Lane

Barrow in Furness

LA14 4LF


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Furness General Hospital

Dalton Lane

Barrow in Furness

LA14 4LF


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of CIU

Michelle Armistead

MICHELLE.ARMISTEAD@MBHT.NHS.UK

01229870870

Details

Date posted

16 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

331-K18630925

Job locations

Furness General Hospital

Dalton Lane

Barrow in Furness

LA14 4LF


Supporting documents

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