Full job descriptionApprentice Cardiac PhysiologistNHS AfC: Band 4Main area

Cardiology
Grade

NHS AfC: Band 4
Contract

Permanent
Hours

Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref

435-MEC-083-26
Site

East Lancashire Hospitals
Town

Blackburn
Salary

£28,392 - £31,157 per annum
Salary period

Yearly
Closing

21/08/2026 17:00
At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.
Job overviewApprenticeship Role.
To complete BTEC in Cardio-Respiratory or equivalent
To support qualified staff, to work well as part of the wider multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the jobPerform ECGs
Independently fit, download and analyse holters
Independently fit and download Blood Pressure
Assist in exercise tolerance testing and tilt testing
Support Loop recorder implants, interpret downloads and report the findings.
Accurate documentation
Team work
Complete BTEC
Working for our organisationAs a Trust we are committed to Continuous Professional Development and you will be encouraged to attend relevant professional Courses and Conferences.
The Cardiology Department provides regular departmental meetings with training attached. In house training and competencies will be provided.
We are a large diagnostic team providing a variety of investigations.
We are a forward thinking, progressive department and you will be supported to further develop your expertise.
Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesPerform ECGs
Independently fit, download and analyse holters
Independently fit and download Blood Pressure
Assist in exercise tolerance testing and tilt testing
Support Loop recorder implants, interpret downloads and report the findings.
Accurate documentation
Team work
Complete BTEC - you will be responsible for keeping up to date with your college requirements and updating your work based assessor regularly. Will be required to attend college which could require driving.
Person specificationCommunication with patientsEssential criteria*Good Communication
*Ability to prioritise clinical and educational work load
*Understanding of Cardio-Respiratory Science
*GCSE Maths or Equivalent
*GCSE English or equivalent
Desirable criteria*Cardiology or Respiratory experience
*Basic Life Support
*Ability to talk about an investigation in Cardiology or Respiratory
Dear Potential Applicant,
It is important you are made aware of the following as regards your application to East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
*Please note that the salary advertised is for full time hours. If this post is less than 37.5 hours per week, the salary will be pro-rata. For posts on Agenda for Change pay-scales, new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.
*This vacancymay close before the closing date if the recruiting manager deems sufficient applications have been received. Therefore it is advised to complete your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.**
*Please ensure you check the email account from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.

*Please note that shortlisting is completed anonymously with candidates being assessed against the essential criteria for the post.Therefore only applicants, who can clearly demonstrate how they meet our person specification criteria in their application, will be short-listed.
Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS)
If the role you are applying for is identified as either controlled or regulated activity as defined in in the Safeguarding vulnerable Groups Act (2006) any offer of employment is provisional upon a satisfactory DBS check being obtained.
The healthcare sector is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
In line with other NHS organisations in the North West Region, the Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Candidates can choose whether to pay this over 1-3 months as a deduction from the monthly salary. However, if you are applying for a post as a BANK worker, the payment must be made in full at the time of employment checks. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed.
The cost of an Enhanced Disclosure will be £55.38 and for a Standard Disclosure will be £27.38.
This cost is not applicable for a Volunteer post
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The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of our staff and operates a ’Zero Tolerance’ policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. In addition, our aim is to help protect children and vulnerable adults by providing a first-class service to the recruitment of people into positions of trust.
We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve.
We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background.
We especially welcome applications from members of our black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, as we have identified that ELHT has an under-representation of BAME employees. Appointments will be made on merit.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible. By telephone or email or write to Employment Services, Parkview Offices, Haslingden Road, Blackburn, BB2 3HH
Employer certification / accreditation badgesApplicant requirementsThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service....