Job summary We are looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic, experienced Healthcare Science Associate Practitioner. The post would also suit an experienced Senior Cardiographer who is looking to further develop their skills. Salary would be adjusted dependent on qualifications and experience. This is an exciting time to join our team, as we are expanding and improving our services. We are currently provide cardiology diagnostic services across three sites. Outpatient activity at the Sandwell Health Campus, and City Health Campus. Acute services are delivered at the new Midland Metropolitan University Hospital. Main duties of the job The role would include Holter monitor analysis and reporting, assisting with exercise tolerance testing, ILR implants and tilt table testing, as well as performing ECGs and ambulatory monitor application when required. They should also be able to demonstrate good organisational skills, as part of this role will be to help with ordering stock for the department and performing and collating audit results. Holter monitor analysis and reporting Assisting with exercise tolerance testing Assisting with Tilt table testing Assisting with ILR implants Performing ECGs and ambulatory monitor application Department stock ordering and organisation Departmental audits, including collation and presentation of results About us Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated care organisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality. Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), is open and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises. The development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities. We have three strategic objectives: 1. Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff 2. Our Patients - to be good or outstanding in everything we do 3. Our Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve live Date posted 26 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 381-ME-6985515 Job locations SWBH NHS Trust Birmingham B18 7QH Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for details of the main responsibilities for this role. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for details of the main responsibilities for this role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE in English and maths; grade A-C or equivalent NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience SCST Diploma in electrocardiography SCST Certificate in electrocardiography Desirable A levels or equivalent qualifications Appropriate foundation degree when available. Experience Essential Experience of working as a Healthcare Science Associate Practitioner Ability to perform and interpret ECG's and a range of ambulatory cardiac recording devices Experience of using Hospital IT systems including localised cardiology IT systems Experience of working as a Senior Cardiographer Ability to report ECG's and a range of ambulatory cardiac recording devices Experience of assisting in exercise tolerance tests Desirable Ability to perform under supervision Exercise Tolerance Test clinics as a 2nd assistant. Ability to perform under supervision Implantable loop recorder follow up clinics Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE in English and maths; grade A-C or equivalent NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience SCST Diploma in electrocardiography SCST Certificate in electrocardiography Desirable A levels or equivalent qualifications Appropriate foundation degree when available. Experience Essential Experience of working as a Healthcare Science Associate Practitioner Ability to perform and interpret ECG's and a range of ambulatory cardiac recording devices Experience of using Hospital IT systems including localised cardiology IT systems Experience of working as a Senior Cardiographer Ability to report ECG's and a range of ambulatory cardiac recording devices Experience of assisting in exercise tolerance tests Desirable Ability to perform under supervision Exercise Tolerance Test clinics as a 2nd assistant. Ability to perform under supervision Implantable loop recorder follow up clinics Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. Employer details Employer name Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust Address SWBH NHS Trust Birmingham B18 7QH Employer's website https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)