# Associate Cardiac Physiologist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/associate-cardiac-physiologist/e27c88bf-8b54-4e37-a060-b8937d3e3781 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/associate-cardiac-physiologist/e27c88bf-8b54-4e37-a060-b8937d3e3781.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Preston - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Health science services - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28,392 - £31,157 per annum, pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-08-06T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-23T14:32:19.923Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Lancashire/Preston/Lancashire_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Cardiorespiratory/Cardiorespiratory-v8066705 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8066705?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Associate Practitioner in Cardiology to join our dedicated and supportive team at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. In this role, you will contribute to the delivery of a high-quality cardiac diagnostic service, undertaking a range of investigations including exercise tolerance testing, tilt table testing, ambulatory cardiac monitoring analysis, and device hook-up. We are looking for an organised and proactive individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You should be able to work independently, prioritise your workload effectively, and demonstrate initiative in a busy clinical environment. A flexible approach is essential, including a willingness to work across multiple sites as required. ### Main duties of the job You will support the Cardio-Respiratory Manager in delivering an efficient, high-quality, and cost-effective cardiology service across Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This will include contributing to the maintenance of professional and clinical standards in line with local policies and national guidance. In this role, you will undertake a range of clinical duties, including performing routine and urgent 12-lead ECGs across all directorates. You will be responsible for fitting and preparing ambulatory cardiac monitors, including Holter monitors and arrhythmia event recorders, as well as fitting and downloading 24-hour non-invasive blood pressure monitors. The role also involves supporting general administrative functions to ensure smooth service delivery. You will be expected to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care at all times, adhering to agreed local and national standards, while actively contributing to patient safety in accordance with Health and Safety legislation, policies, and procedures. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Provide good quality personalised care in accordance with agreed local and national standards. Undertake clinical duties relevant to clinical area following achievement  of competencies Maintain and develop own competence. Assist to maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines. Promote equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals. Actively try to resolve issues and complaints at local level and then report the outcome to line manager. Support the aims and vision of the Trust. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge & Expierence **Essential** - Demonstrate basic clinical skills - Clear written and verbal communication - Ability to follow instructions in accordance with policy procedures and guidelines **Desirable** - Previous experience as a healthcare professional - Experience of managing own time and workload ### Qualifications & Education **Essential** - Foundation degree or higher - Wiling to complete a professional body examination in electrocardiography - Willing to complete an in-house training programme for assistant physiologists - GCSE Maths & English Grade C or above or equivalent OR Functional Skills Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy - Basic keyboard skills **Desirable** - BLS/ILS certificate - Professional body Certificate in electrocardiography or other relevant healthcare related qualification ## Documents - [what we can offer you (pdf, 6.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2464) - [creating your best application (pdf, 6.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2433) - [associate cardiac physiologist jd & ps (pdf, 387.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10357637) ## 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.