# Trainee Cardiac Healthcare Science Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/trainee-cardiac-healthcare-science-assistant/3a6ac47b-9ba2-47b5-9ad1-373da48a1ab1 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/trainee-cardiac-healthcare-science-assistant/3a6ac47b-9ba2-47b5-9ad1-373da48a1ab1.md ## Summary - **Status:** Archived / closed - **Employer:** Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Sheffield Teaching Hospitals - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Health science services - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £25,272 pa/ pro rata for part time staff - **Contract type:** 18 months (Fixed term from start of employment. All existing NHS staff will only be considered on a secondment basis.) - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.5 hours per week (Flexible across 7 days) - **Closing date:** 2026-08-23T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-13T23:01:26.845Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/South_Yorkshire/Sheffield/Sheffield_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Diagnostic_Cardiology/Diagnostic_Cardiology-v8215614 - **Employer website:** https://www.sth.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview 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 with appropriate training. They will work as a member of the team, with direction and supervision from Healthcare Scientists and practitioners, whilst completing a training programme to include a national professional examination. This is a developmental role on an 18-month fixed term contract. At the end of the fixed term contract, there will be an opportunity to progress to a permanent contract as an AFC Band 3 on successful completion of an in-house training program and SCST professional examination (Certificate in Electrocardiography). Record all modalities of Cardiology measurements to agreed performance standards. ### Main duties of the job To perform routine and urgent electrocardiograms (ECG’s) on adult and paediatric patients within Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust providing a quality inpatient and outpatient ECG service. To prepare and fit ECG and Blood Pressure (BP) equipment for periods of ambulatory monitoring. This includes giving clear and concise instructions to patients when fitting the equipment to optimise the recording. To be trained to give support and advice to patients and/or carers/medical team both prior and following completion of investigative Cardiology procedures. To be trained to take an active role in the resuscitation of patients (BLS) suffering from ischaemic episodes / cardiac arrest, resulting from clinical examinations designed to provoke cardiac ischemia. Communicate technical equipment-related information to healthcare colleagues, patients, carers, and suppliers. Assess all rooms and equipment requirements regarding stock, cleanliness, and infection control issues. Perform regular checks on the Department Defibrillators and blood glucose monitors address any issues. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post. When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. Please note this advertisement can be appointed as either a full time or part time opportunity. This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of 18 months due to this being a training programme. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts. ### 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 ### Other **Essential** - Awareness of Confidentiality issues and data protection - Able to travel to, and work at, different sites in Sheffield **Desirable** - Flexible attitude to working hours - Evidence of flexible and reliable approach to working practices ### Experience **Essential** - Previous hospital ward/ department, or community-based care experience or experience of working in a residential/ care home. - An understanding of the Healthcare Science Assistant role in Diagnostic Cardiology **Desirable** - Experience of direct patient care - Previous experience of performing ECG’s ### Qualifications **Essential** - 3 GCSEs at grade A-C (4-9) to include Maths, English and a Science subject. ### Special Skills **Essential** - Excellent communication skills - Good IT skills with experience of working with Microsoft Office - Able to work autonomously and within a team **Desirable** - Excellent organiser - Experience of working with NHS software systems. ### Further Training **Essential** - Experience of using computer systems including data input - Commitment to undertake training to obtain the full Certificate in Electrocardiography within 18 months of the fixed term contract **Desirable** - SCST practical and/ or theory exams - Knowledge of ECG interpretation - Knowledge of basic physiology of the heart ## Documents - [staff benefits (pdf, 2.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2420) - [job description (pdf, 440.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10523499) - [person specification (pdf, 264.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10523500) - [information for candidates (pdf, 496.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2162) - [applicants - how we use your information (pdf, 87.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2165) - [getting to work at sheffield teaching hospitals (pdf, 305.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2163) - [policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders (pdf, 124.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2211) - [a guide to using artificial intelligence and with your personal statement (pdf, 163.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2894) - [candidate application best practice guide - please read before completing your application (pdf, 304.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2161) ## 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.