# Apprentice Cardiac Physiologist (fixed term 3 years) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/apprentice-cardiac-physiologist-fixed-term-3-years/56fb6673-1cff-4e5d-b727-c58f60609845 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/apprentice-cardiac-physiologist-fixed-term-3-years/56fb6673-1cff-4e5d-b727-c58f60609845.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Blackpool Victoria Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Cardiac physiologist - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 Annex 21 Band 5 (65%-75% top of band) - **Contract type:** 3 years (3 years fixed term apprentice contract) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-10-28T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-14T13:30:40.656Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Lancashire/Blackpool/Blackpool_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Cardiology/Cardiology-v8173708 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8173708?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview As an Apprentice Cardiac Physiologist you will be required to work under close supervision to gain the experience and qualifications required to become an autonomous practitioner within the CIU department. Training will be provided to develop your non-invasive skills, of which you will be expected to perform unsupervised once reaching a level of competence. Training will also be provided for specialised cardiac investigations such as interventional cardiology, permanent pacemaker implants & follow-up. Please note, As part of this apprenticeship you will need to go to Sheffield. ### Main duties of the job *This job application is open A level students awaiting results* The Lancashire Cardiac Centre is a tertiary cardiac provider for the people of Lancashire & Cumbria. The centre has a well-established invasive and non-invasive services covering a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic services, these include; Cardiac angiography & intervention, including Primary PCI, TAVI, ASD/PFO closure, device implants including ICD’s and CRT’s, device follow-ups, EP simple and complex, including NAVX, PVAC and CRYO. Echocardiography, including TOE, contract/bubble and DSE. All these areas are developing rapidly with new technology The Cardiac Investigations Unit is seeking an enthusiastic, reliable and highly motivated individual to undertake a level 6 apprenticeship in Healthcare Science with a view to qualifying as a Cardiac Physiologist. We are looking for candidates who will relish the challenge of being part of the team that will be taking our department forward into the future. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Successful applicants will be expected to start the degree in September 2027. Candidates will require a minimum of five GSCEs including Maths and English (certificates must be provided) and 120 UCAS Tariff points at A2 (please refer to the person specification for details). We are happy to accept candidates with A-Level results pending. The ideal candidate would hold a level 3 qualification, however applications from graduates with science related degrees will be considered. As part of the Apprenticeship you will be expected to undertake a level 6 apprenticeship in Healthcare Science qualification. Due to the current Government eligibility criteria for Government funded apprenticeship schemes, we are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have been resident in the UK for the last 3 years, and who are not already in any form of Government funded education. If successful after Interview, a BKSB assessment must be completed within 2 weeks of receiving the conditional offer to ascertain you are eligible to undertake an apprentice programme. Please see attached Job description for a full list of responsibilities and expectations for the role. ### Applicant requirements This 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. ## Person Specification ### Skills and ability **Essential** - Excellent computer skills - Ability to work automatously - Dynamic - Enthusiastic - Team Worker - Ability to work flexibly to complete tasks required - Excellent verbal & written communication - Patient focused - Ability to maintain satisfactory level of attendance **Desirable** - Knowledge of national professional and NHS guidelines relating to service provision and quality ### Experience & knowledge **Desirable** - Work Experience in a Healthcare Setting ### Education & qualifications **Essential** - 5 GCSEs grade C (4) and above including Maths and English - 120 Tariff points at A2 including grade C Biology, Human Biology or applied science or Level 3 BTEC DDM including 60 credits from a science subject (applications with results pending accepted) **Desirable** - Degree (BSc Hons) in a Biology or Sports science related subject (applications with results pending accepted) ## Documents - [application guide booklet (pdf, 511.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2617) - [guidance on pre-employment checks (pdf, 64.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=447) - [apprentice cardiac physiologist jd (pdf, 752.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10476223) - [apprentice cardiac physiologist ps (pdf, 416.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10476224) - [statement on recruitment of ex-offenders (pdf, 43.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=448) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.