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Job summary

Main area
Cardiology
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 8:30 to 4:30)
Job ref
272-7344331
Employer
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Doncaster Royal Infirmary
Town
Doncaster
Salary
£24,465 Pro Rata Per Annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
14/09/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust logo

Cardiorespiratory Assistant

Band 2

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic individuals looking for a new challenge in health care, or someone looking at expanding on existing skills. You will assist with providing a range of cardiac and respiratory investigations on patients in our busy department at Doncaster Royal Infirmary.

A minimum of three GCSE’s or equivalent at grade 4 or above (grade C or above) are essential, including English Language, Maths and a Science subject. As the post involves a high level of patient contact you should have experience of working in a patient centred role within a hospital/healthcare environment along with a relevant healthcare focused level 2 qualification. It is vital you are computer literate as the post involves data input and retrieval. You should also have effective communication skills with the ability to multi-task and work as part of a team. You will be enthusiastic, professional, compassionate and competent with a willingness to contribute ideas to provide the very best patient-centred care.

You will be expected to study for an SCST Certificate in Electrocardiography and an ARTP Certificate in Spirometry .

Main duties of the job

The post will involve working in an established team of Cardio-Respiratory Assistants providing high quality diagnostic tests across the cardiac and respiratory pathways. These tests include, electrocardiography, spirometry, fitting and removal of ambulatory ECG/respiratory devices, as well as general administrative work.

You will be enthusiastic, professional, compassionate and competent with a willingness to contribute ideas to provide the very best patient-centred care.

Although based primarily at Doncaster Royal Infirmary there will be an expectation to cover across sites. Working hours will be subject to review as the service develops, therefore a flexible approach is essential.

Working for our organisation

DBTH is one of Yorkshire’s Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000.  Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.   
 
At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way.  We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.   
 
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
 
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
 
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:
•    Extensive range of learning opportunities
•    NHS Pension Scheme
•    Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
•    Comprehensive health and wellbeing support 
•    NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
•    Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully. 

Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential. 

Certificate of sponsorship

Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship. 

Person specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria
  • Previous experience of working in a patient centred role within a hospital/healthcare environment
Desirable criteria
  • Previous experience and competence in performing ECGs and/or spirometry
  • Previous experience of working in a Cardio-Respiratory Department

Qualifications & Training

Essential criteria
  • 3 GCSE passes (grade 4/C or above) or equivalent to include Maths, English Language and a Science
  • Level 2 Qualification in a Healthcare focused subject or equivalent relevant experience
  • Computer literate

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential criteria
  • Shows clear passion for working in the Cardio-respiratory Department at DBTH

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Race CodeVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.We offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.Disability confident employerArmed Forces Covenant

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

This vacancy may close early if we receive a high number of applicants, please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Mrs Alexandra Smith
Job title
Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01302 642457
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