Assistant Cardiac Physiologist

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The closing date is 29 January 2026

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join our multi-disciplinary team.

You will be responsible for providing a range of diagnostic tests for patients and a range of clinical duties under the guidance of a Cardiac Physiologist, Consultants and Specialist Nurses.

Our Assistants work independently performing a number of clinical duties/tasks following training and meeting competency within role as per policy and procedure.

Our Assistants will be expected to work across all the WWL sites, RAEI, Leigh Infirmary, Thomas Linacre Centre and Wrightington.

You will be initially appointed on a Band 3 two-year progression to Assistant Cardiac Physiologist, Band 4 is conditional on successful completion of: a two-day training course, the Respiratory Certificate and log book, and the SCST certificate. On verification of these qualifications the banding change will take effect from the date confirmed in writing by the Trust. If the required training and certification are not successfully completed within the two-year period (or any agreed extension), you may be redeployed to a suitable Band 3 post in line with Trust policy.

Please note this vacancy may close earlier than the specified closing date if a suitable level of applications are received.

You will be responsible for providing a range of diagnostic tests for patients and a range of clinical duties under the guidance of a Cardiac Physiologist.

Our Assistants work independently performing a number of clinical duties/tasks following training and meeting competency within role as per policy and procedure.

Our Assistant will be expected to work across all of the WWL sites, RAEI, Leigh Infirmary, Thomas Linacre Centre and Wrightington

Duties include:

Assist in Specialist led and physiologists rapid access chest pain clinics

Assist in preparation for echocardiograms

Application and removal of ambulatory monitors

Perform and report electrocardiograms

Assist in TOE sterilisation / decontamination

Perform other duties as required

Train support workers to perform ECG

To assist members of the medical staff with any queries.

To provide cover when necessary

To provide clerical support to the Admin Team

To provide any other duties that may be required relevant to this grade.

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.

WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.

At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Duties and responsibilities

• The Assistant Cardiac Physiologist will undertake high quality and compassionate care when performing diagnosis testing and clinical duties, under the direction and supervision of the Cardiac Physiologist. The Assistant cardiac Physiologist will work both independently and working as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
• As an Assistant Cardiac Physiologist, you make a valuable and important contribution to the delivery of high-quality healthcare in the Trust. Your role is to support the registered professional in the delivery of safe, effective, compassionate care to patients and their relatives.
• Working under the direction of a cardiac Physiologist, you will participate in the clinical care provided to patients prioritising workload appropriately and developing competencies that safeguard practice and effectiveness in role
• Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS and Trust Values
• Work as part of a designated multi-disciplinary team, delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual
• Be aware of the patients needs emotional, social, physical, and cultural. Respect privacy, dignity and beliefs. Acts in a way that supports equality and diversity values.
• Work as part of the team in a co-operative, professional and constructive manner.
• Always maintain confidentiality
• Report any information regarding the well-being of the patients to the Registered Health Care Professional in a timely manner.
• To undertake safe venepuncture and cannulation as requested by the Registered Health Care Professional and have competencies checked annually by a Registered Healthcare Professional. (Following the completion of appropriate training and assessment)
• At the request of the Registered Health Care Professional, perform and record physiological…