Associate Practitioner (Diagnostic Cardiology Unit)
At a glance
- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 10/09/2026
- Closes
- 14/09/2026
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Role summary
This role involves performing a range of routine non-invasive diagnostic cardiology investigations for inpatients and outpatients within Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The post holder will work autonomously to conduct procedures like 12 Lead ECGs, ambulatory ECG/BP analysis, and assist in more complex tests. They will also be responsible for initial management of unwell patients and training junior staff. The position requires a flexible, enthusiastic, and self-motivated individual dedicated to maintaining high standards of healthcare.
Key responsibilities
- Perform and record various cardiology investigations without direct supervision.
- Assist Clinical Physiologists in delivering quality healthcare, including complex procedures.
- Independently perform routine non-invasive cardiac investigations such as Ambulatory ECG and BP monitor fitting and analysis, and 12 lead ECGs.
- Assist as the second practitioner in Tilt Table Testing and Exercise Tolerance Testing under guidance.
- Take responsibility for the initial management of unwell patients or untoward ECG findings.
- Train and develop staff and students in performing departmental tasks.
Essential criteria
- Appropriate level 4 Qualification or Equivalent. (e.g. level 4 Diploma or HNC or CertHE).
- Experience working as a Cardiac Healthcare Science assistant or senior cardiographer.
- Experience of performing 12-lead ECGs, ambulatory ECG fitting and analysis, ambulatory BP fitting and download and assisting in exercise stress tests/ stress echo and/or assisting in tilt table tests.
- Good level written and verbal communication skills
- Good IT skills with experience of working with Microsoft Office
- Able to work autonomously and within a team
- Able to travel to, and work at, different sites in Sheffield
Desirable criteria
- SCST Foundation Certificate in ECG Interpretation. SCST practical and/ or Certificate theory exams
- Experience of performing other non-invasive diagnostic tests such as signal averaged ECG, Fitting and analysing long term monitoring such as Kardia or spider flashes
- Experience of working with NHS software systems.
- Experience of training junior staff and students
- Flexible attitude to working hours
- Good time management skills
- Able to work under pressure
- Evidence of flexible and reliable approach to working practices and a willingness to accept additional responsibilities.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.
This advert: £28,392 – £31,157 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Associate Practitioner (Diagnostic Cardiology Unit)
The closing date is 14 September 2026
Job summary
THIS VACANCY MAY BE CLOSED EARLY DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED
We are seeking a flexible, enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to become part of our dedicated, highly focused Non-Invasive team working to provide and maintain a high standard of healthcare to patients on all wards and peripheral hospitals within Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The post holder will be responsible for performing a range of routine non-invasive Diagnostic Cardiology investigations on inpatients and outpatients.
The post holder will perform the following procedures within the non-invasive service; 12 Lead ECG, ambulatory ECG/BP analysis, ETT, autonomic function testing, and Tilt Table testing.
Main duties of the job
To work without direct supervision in performing and recording various cardiology investigations provided by the department for a safe, effective, and efficient Cardiology service.
To assist Clinical Physiologists and support the delivery of quality healthcare including more complex procedures to patients within Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Perform routine non-invasive cardiac investigations independently such as: Ambulatory ECG and BP Ambulatory monitor fitting
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