Job summary
- Main area
- Cardio-Respiratory
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 4
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity cover)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 389-25-7383168
- Employer
- Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Bradford Teaching Hospitals
- Town
- Bradford
- Salary
- £27,485 - £30,162 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 14/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Associate Practitioner - Cardiology - FTC 12 months (mat leave)
NHS AfC: Band 4
Job overview
Closing Date: 14th August 2025
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 14th August 2025
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 21st August 2025 (Date May Differ)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a post to support the Cardiac Science Non-Invasive / training and education team at Bradford Royal Infirmary, providing cover for Maternity Leave. Ideally this would be suitable for someone who is passionate about healthcare science and the use of technology to improve patient treatment and care. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with a Physiological Science background to gain experience of working within healthcare science.
You must have an understanding of cardiac physiology at degree level, especially the conduction system. You must also be IT literate and be able to problem solve. Excellent communication skills will be essential as you will be the point of contact for patients and be responsible for explaining to them how to use the technology.
If you love science and technology, enjoy working with patients and their families, and have attention to detail then this is the post for you.
Main duties of the job
You will be trained to undertake 12 lead ECG’s and ambulatory ECG analysis as well as assisting outpatient clinics and ensuring that databases are kept up to date with accurate information. You will have responsibility for supporting the Training & Education Lead, especially in the area of non-invasive cardiac science.
Working for our organisation
At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we’re passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We’re keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.
We’re a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.
In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We’ve received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children’s unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Key requirements and qualities
- Experience of working in a busy mulita-disciplinary team
- Able to work under pressure and to cope with distressing/difficult situations
- Excellent level of literacy and numeracy
- SCST Diploma ECG Interpretation
- Basic Life support skills
- Computer literate
- Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in a busy multi-disciplinary team
Desirable criteria
- Working in a healthcare environment with direct patient care
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Good level of literacy and numeracy
- SCST Diploma in ECG Interpretation
- Diploma in Healthcare Science or higher degree in Physiology based subject
Desirable criteria
- Basic Life Support
Skills
Essential criteria
- Effective communication skills
- IT skills
- Able to work under pressure and to cope with distressing/difficult situations
- Ability to work as part of a team or individually as required
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Joanne Ashton
- Job title
- Head of Department
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01274 274912
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