Trainee Cardio-respiratory Physiologist

0461 - Trainee Cardio-respiratory Physiologist

We are seeking two Trainee Cardio-Respiratory Physiologists to join our department and begin a comprehensive training programme. This role combines academic study either a BSc Healthcare Science Practitioner Training Programme (PTP) or a Level 6 (or Level 4 progressing to Level
6) Healthcare Science Practitioner Apprenticeship alongside structured in service clinical training.

The training pathway typically takes three to four years
, depending on your entry level. During training, the post is Band 4, rising to Band 5 upon qualification
.

Essential Entry Requirements

• Minimum of two A levels, a foundation degree, Access to Health, or a Level 2 Healthcare Assistant apprenticeship (or equivalent).
• GCSE English and Mathematics (grade AC or equivalent).
• Demonstrable skills or experience in Cardiology and Respiratory physiological testing.

What Were Looking For

We are seeking motivated individuals who:

• Work effectively as part of a team.
• Are committed to delivering a high quality, efficient and patient focused service.
• Hold high personal and professional standards.
• Are diligent, enthusiastic, hardworking, and able to communicate effectively with staff, patients, and the public.

Funding is available to support progression to Band 7 Specialist Physiologist, subject to successful completion of all academic, professional, and in service training requirements and assessments.

The trainee Physiologists will be trained to undertake the following investigations:

• Exercise tolerance testing
• Ambulatory electrocardiography
• Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring
• Respiratory function tests
• Signal averaged electrocardiography
• Echocardiography
• Pacemaker implantation and checks
• Angiography (Haemodynamic monitoring)

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated

Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be thebest Place to Work

We scored bestin the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make toeach other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

We are proud ofthe commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable futureand our organisation is highly valued by our local communities

There has neverbeen a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a wecan do this attitude is evident right through the organisation

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health& care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advertto check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are nolonger eligible for sponsorship

Thecost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will onlybe met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction

We reserve the right to close positions early

Job Description for 0461

Please refer to the attached

Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Please refer to thevalues-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

• Demonstrable skills and experience of working in a Cardiology Department.

• 2 Science A levels (grade A to
  
  C), or equivalent (complete level 6 apprenticeship).
• Or level 2 HCS assistant must be willing to complete level 4 and level 6 apprenticeship.
• GCSEs (grade A to
  
  C) in English and Mathematics.

• Please describe in around 100 words a time when you were under pressure but remained calm, compassionate and focused at work.
• Please describe in around 100 words how you would ensure you build and sustain positive working relationships within a team.
• Please describe in around 100 words how you would ensure you contribute to a well functioning team.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Cardiology & Respiratory Function Services Manager