Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our small, friendly team at Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust. We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated Senior Healthcare Science Assistant. The Cardiac Device Team at Rotherham consists of a specialist team of Clinical Scientists who perform and support Pacemaker and complex cardiac device implants and follow ups. As a Senior Healthcare Science assistant within this team you will be responsible for supporting the cardiac device team with the workflow within the cardiac device service. This will include working as part of the multidisciplinary team delivering a range of designated clinical tasks/duties, working within agreed policy and procedures. Basic clinical observations i.e. heart rate, blood pressure, height, weight Performing 12 Lead Electrocardiograms (ECG) as well assisting in more complex cardiac procedures under the supervising physiologist (e.g. setting up home monitors, supporting domiciliary visits, six minute walk tests, clinical record keeping, monitoring clinical stock). Venepuncture/ Cannulation (applies only where there is sufficient opportunity to maintain this skill) To assist in other areas of cardiology under supervision as appropriate
Main duties of the job

• Basic clinical observations i.e. heart rate, blood pressure, height, weight
• Performing 12 Lead Electrocardiograms (ECG)
• To recognise normal and abnormal heart rhythms at a basic interpretation level
• To recognise situations or test findings which need bringing to the attention of senior colleagues/ medical staff for clinical interpretation
• To check the technical quality and calibration of basic equipment and to report any adverse findings to a senior member of staff
• To assist in more complex cardiac procedures under the supervising physiologist (e.g. setting up home monitors, supporting domiciliary visits, six minute walk tests, clinical record keeping, monitoring clinical stock)
• To improve the workflow within the Cardiac Device Service which may include liaising with patients, other departments/hospitals or acting as a chaperone
• Performance of basic care procedures and techniques
• To assist in the training of new starters and trainees

About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham
As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall
But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making
All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence
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Details
Date posted
18 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,937 to 26,598 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9165-25-09-034
Job locations
The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust
Moorgate Road
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S60 2UD
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Working in a healthcare environment with direct patient care
• Experience of working in a busy multi-disciplinary team

Qualifications
Essential

• Good standard of education to GSCE level.(Three GSCE grade C/4 or above including maths, English and a science)
• SCST Award in Practical Electrocardiography or other equivalent recognition of competency to record ECGs

Desirable

• NVQ level 2 in Health Care Science

Experience
Essential

• Working in a healthcare environment with direct patient care
• Experience of working in a busy multi-disciplinary team

knowledge
Essential

• ECG in practice and underpinning knowledge.
• Competent in practical recording of an ECG.
• Competent in fitting/ removing ambulatory ECG/ BP monitors
• Recognises normal and abnormal cardiac rhythms and blood pressure readings
• Policies, practices and procedures e.g. NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to measuring and improving the quality and safety of patient care

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Working in a healthcare environment with direct patient care
• Experience of working in a busy multi-disciplinary team

Qualifications
Essential

• Good standard of education to GSCE level.(Three GSCE grade C/4 or above including maths, English and a science)
• SCST Award in Practical Electrocardiography or other equivalent recognition of competency to record ECGs

Desirable

• NVQ level 2 in Health Care Science

Experience
Essential

• Working in a healthcare environment with direct patient care
• Experience of working in a busy multi-disciplinary team

knowledge
Essential

• ECG in practice and underpinning knowledge.
• Competent in practical recording of an ECG.
• Competent in fitting/ removing ambulatory ECG/ BP monitors
• Recognises normal and abnormal cardiac rhythms and blood pressure readings
• Policies, practices and procedures e.g. NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to measuring and improving the quality and safety of patient care

Skills Required