Job summary
- Main area
- Cardiac Physiology
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent: Apprenticeship
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday - 9-5 with time for study)
- Job ref
- 279-7848349-APR26-A
- Employer
- University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Sussex County Hospital
- Town
- Brighton
- Salary
- £24,937 - £26,598 Per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Apprentice Healthcare Science Practitioner (Cardiac Physiology)
Band 3
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to deliver Excellent Care Everywhere for our patients, our people and our communities. Whatever your role here at UHSussex you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us deliver Excellent Care Everywhere. 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 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We value compassion, inclusion and respect as our core values. 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, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - 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.
As part of our commitment to access for all, please see the different ways you can access the application form: https://apps.trac.jobs/accessibility?_ts=1
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
The post is a permanent training contract. Your time will be split between the University of West of England and working alongside our cardiac investigation team at Royal Sussex County Hospital.
You must meet the qualification requirements to be eligible to apply for this post. Please read the person specification.
The trainee/apprentice will work towards becoming a Cardiac Physiologist/Healthcare Science Practitioner by completing the Healthcare Science Practitioner (Physiological Sciences) BSc (Hons) over the course of 3 years, whilst gaining work experience within the department.
At the end of the programme, the Health Care Science will become a Healthcare Science Practitioner accountable to the Academy of Health Care Science (AHCS).
There is no relocation package available for this post.
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria. Applicants for the role must be able to evidence a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the same role (Band 3 within the NHS) to meet the salary requirements (£25000) to qualify for sponsorship.
If you do not meet the sponsorship requirements, and 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 time of application.
Main duties of the job
This role is a developmental role. The trainee/apprentice will work towards becoming a competent Cardiac Physiologist/Healthcare Science Practitioner by successfully completing the Healthcare Science Practitioner (Physiological Sciences) BSc (Hons) over the course of 3 years, whilst simultaneously gaining practical work experience within the department.
The apprentice will be required to undertake assessment, implementation and evaluation of patient care needs and deliver care with supervision of a registered professional. They will be required to work as part of a team committed to delivering and improving a high standard of care within University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust.
The Apprentice Healthcare Science Practitioner will undergo a validated programme of study and exit University with a Healthcare Science Practitioner (Physiological Sciences) BSc (Hons) which will provide the trainee with the knowledge and skills to deliver delegated care interventions with competence, within agreed protocols and with clearly defined lines of accountability.
Working for our organisation
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, 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 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
· Perform diagnostic quality 12-lead electrocardiograms (ECGs) and Ambulatory ECGs in wards/departments throughout the organisation to obtain physiological data from patients (adults, children and neonates)
· Without supervision set up, apply and instruct in the use of Ambulatory blood pressure (BP) and longer term patient activated monitors on inpatients and outpatients
· Assist Cardiac Physiologists during procedures with high risk of patient adverse events e.g. Exercise Tolerance Tests, Tilt Table Tests and Autonomic Function Tests.
· Recognise signs and symptoms of life-threatening and urgent cardiac +/-respiratory abnormalities and take steps to support patients as necessary.
· To undertake ECG interpretation after sufficient training.
· To undertake Ambulatory ECG analysis with supervision after sufficient training.
· To assist the Cardiac Physiologists in Implantable Cardiac Monitor (ICM) implants in the Cardiac Catheter Lab.
· To study towards gaining the Diploma in ECG.
· Maintain and update as appropriate, knowledge and skills required to record and provide first-line analysis/interpretation of results from a broad range of physiological procedures.
· Recognise equipment faults and errors, take first-line action to correct them and report to senior staff as necessary
· Contribute to the hygiene and cleanliness of equipment and work area.
· Assist in activity audit and clinical data collection through maintenance of database entry and filing systems.
· Assist in the stock maintenance of consumable items.
· Answer enquiries from hospital staff, patients, carers, general practice and the public or direct such enquiries to more senior staff or other staff groups.
· Assist in the training/mentoring of other staff individuals.
· Ability to plan and prioritise patients to ensure a clinic list runs smoothly. For example accommodating in-patients into a busy outpatient clinic list.
· Assist in the administration of the department e.g. prioritising requests, managing appointments
· Undertake other reasonable duties at the request of senior staff
· Communicate accurate procedure results to appropriate clinical staff.
· Communicate complex information, e.g. test procedure, to the elderly, children and those with learning or physical disabilities.
· Communicate complex information to those patients who do not understand English fully.
· Provide sensitive information to the patient and or carer.
· Advise and reassure patients and or carers before and during investigation.
· Attend mandatory training updates as required.
· Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of the personal development process.
· Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales.
· Identify own learning needs and jointly plan training requirements with your line manager
· Participate in the Trust’s appraisal process to discuss how your role will help deliver the best possible care to our patients and help to deliver any changes in service.
Person specification
Experience/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- All apprentices must have English and Mathematics qualifications equivalent to GCSE Grade C/4 or above.
- Minimum of a level 3 qualification – A levels (a minimum of 96 points (CCC) or T level or in either Healthcare Science or Science) or BTEC Level 4 Diploma in Healthcare Science, or BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade MMM. or Access to Higher Education (60-credit), or Diploma (15 credits)
- Meets University course requirements as detailed in the Person Specification
- Has the ability to undertake a clinical programme at University
Desirable criteria
- Awareness of the role of Cardiac Physiology
- Basic Life Support certified
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to maintain concentration and accuracy for periods of time when performing routine tasks
- Ability to judge individual patient needs relating to investigations and act accordingly
- Work to a high level of accuracy
- Team worker
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in the NHS or experience of working in a care setting.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Aimee Kline
- Job title
- Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01273664643
- Additional information
For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Aimee Kline - [email protected]
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