Healthcare Science Assistant; ATO

Healthcare Science Assistant (ATO)

The closing date is 05 February 2026

We are looking for someone to join our friendly team as a Healthcare Science Assistant to work within Cardiac Investigations performing ECGs and fitting ambulatory monitors. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to learn new skills and support with the non‑invasive Cardiac Investigations service within Cardiology.

The main duties of this role are to perform 12 Lead ECGs for both our Cardiology outpatient clinics and as part of an inpatient ward round service.

To run ambulatory monitoring clinics where you will be fitting and removing different types of cardiac monitors.

To deal with a large volume of adult patients daily and sometimes paediatric.

To help support the senior clinical team as and when necessary and undertake all duties necessary to help maintain the clinical service.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level
2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it – because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Please note:

This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.

If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at the time of application.

Form constructive and effective working relationships with patients, consultants, medical secretaries, bed manager, transport, GP surgeries, ward staff, porters, rehabilitation nurses, heart failure nurses and arrhythmia nurses.

• Communicate complex information to staff, patients and relatives regarding tests.
• Instruct patients regarding tests and equipment in order to obtain best results.
• Reassure, empathise and tactfully persuade patients, some of whom may have barriers to understanding.
• Deal with angry or aggressive patients.
• Train other staff in tests undertaken.
• Deal with telephone queries from patients, staff and other departments and direct them to the appropriate person/department where necessary.
• Promote a pleasant and efficient image with internal and external organisations.

• Maths GCSE Grade C or above
• English GCSE Grade C or above

• Basic IT skills
• Basic Life Support
• Knowledge of basic Anatomy and Physiology

• Experience of working in a Healthcare setting

• Good communication skills and telephone manner
• Work to a high level of accuracy
• Ability to work unsupervised and manage own workload

• Evidence or understanding of teamwork

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.

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.

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