York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Assistant Healthcare Scientist

The closing date is 06 August 2025

Job summary

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Healthcare Scientistto join our dynamic and friendly team to work in Cardio respiratory Department at Scarborough hospital, occasionally at Bridlington hospital, and the Scarborough Community Diagnostic Centre which is due to open in October.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone interested in working in a busy clinical environment supporting both the cardiology and respiratory services. You will play a key role in providing high quality care to patients who are undergoing investigations such as ECG's, ambulatory monitoring and spirometry as well as supporting the physiologists/clinicians during their clinics.

Main duties of the job

The post will provide a varied and interesting workload including but not limited to these key areas:

Perform a range of cardio respiratory tests including ECG, blood pressure monitoring, holter monitoring, spirometry. Assist in other tests such as Exercise tolerance tests, Stress Echo and monitoring patients following Transoesophageal Echo.
Prepare patients for procedures and explain tests in a clear and compassionate manner.
Clean and calibrate equipment in line with departmental protocols, including the crash trolley.
Accurately record and input patient data onto relevant IT systems
Support the team with administrative tasks as required
Ensure a high standard of infection control and patient confidentiality.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work well as part of a multi disciplinary team
A keen interest in Healthcare with a commitment to undertake relevant courses and training programmes as part of their professional development
Good IT and organisational skills

About us

To find out more about what it is like to work for our Trust please visit the following link:

https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Date posted

23 July 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

419-7344280-AHS-MS

Job locations

Scarborough

Woodlands Drive

Scarborough

YO12 6QL

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Basic secondary education
Basic Knowledge of the NHS
Certificate in Electrocardiography (or working towards)

Experience

Essential

Previous NHS experience within a multi disciplinary environment.
Working with public and patients
Knowledge of Cardio-Respiratory investigations
Knowledge of York Hospital IT system and database

special skills/aptitude

Essential

Ability to assist in a broad range of cardiorespiratory investigations
Ability to communicate sensitive information in a variety of forms to patients, relatives, and carers.
Able to undertake complex eyehand coordination tasks such as electrode placement and dexterity and coordination for use of diagnostic equipment e.g. performing ECG on neonate in special conditions
IT literate.
Sensitive understanding of both adults and children who may be suffering from a variety of medical disorders including those of a complex cardiac nature.

Desirable

Ability to work autonomously, coordinate and prioritise

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Basic secondary education
Basic Knowledge of the NHS
Certificate in Electrocardiography (or working towards)

Experience

Essential

Previous NHS experience within a multi disciplinary environment.
Working with public and patients
Knowledge of Cardio-Respiratory investigations
Knowledge of York Hospital IT system and database

special skills/aptitude

Essential

Ability to assist in a broad range of cardiorespiratory investigations
Ability to communicate sensitive information in a variety of forms to patients, relatives, and carers.
Able to undertake complex eyehand coordination tasks such as electrode placement and dexterity and coordination for use of diagnostic equipment e.g. performing ECG on neonate in special conditions
IT literate.
Sensitive understanding of both adults and children who may be suffering from a variety of medical disorders including those of a complex cardiac nature.

Desirable

Ability to work autonomously, coordinate and prioritise

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

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Scarborough

Woodlands Drive

Scarborough

YO12 6QL

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Scarborough

Woodlands Drive

Scarborough

YO12 6QL

Employer's website

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