Job summary
- Main area
- Cardiac Physiology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- 3 years (This is a fixed term contract for the period of the Apprenticeship in line with Annex 21)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (7 day working)
- Job ref
- 349-WTWA-6929402*
- Employer
- Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Wythenshawe Hospital
- Town
- Wythenshawe
- Salary
- £29,970 - £36,483 PAY : 65% of top of band 5 to start, 70% after 1st year, and 75% after the 2nd year AS PER ANNEX 21
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/03/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Apprentice Cardiac Physiologist
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
This is an apprenticeship over 3 years to support an individual to develop the skills and gain the relevant qualification to become a qualified Healthcare Scientist / Cardiac Physiologist.
The individual will be supported to attend Manchester Metropolitan University and day release to complete a BSc in Healthcare Science which will be fully funded
Main duties of the job
To develop the skills to allow independent practice, analyse, interpret & report a wide range of specialist tertiary cardiac procedures
To develop the skills to support advanced specialist procedures as 2nd operator under the supervision of a Specialist, Advanced or Expert practitioner
Actively participates in practical & theoretical training & development within the field of Cardiac Physiology
Complete BSc in Healthcare Cardiac Science and become an independent practioner
Working for our organisation
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programs. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [email protected].
We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
Person specification
Meets All Essential Criteria
Essential criteria
- 120 UCAS Tariff Points at A2 (Grades BBB) including at minimum grade C at A2 Biology (must include a Pass in Biology practical assessment) Human Biology or Grade C at A2 in Applied Science. GCSE grade C or grade 4 in English Language, Science and Mathematics.
- Can demonstrate a thorough understanding of Human Physiology
- Excellent communication skills. Good interpersonal skills. Ability to keep accurate documentation. Competent in Microsoft Word and Power Point presentations. Organisation of self and others Leadership skills Ability to acquire & communicate knowledge in challenging environments High level analytical & judgement.
- Can demonstrate a thorough understanding of Cardiac Physiology.
Desirable criteria
- Has had work experience in Cardiac Physiology department/ Healthcare Can demonstrate a thorough understanding of Cardiac Physiology
- Demonstrate Teamwork
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Andrea Arnold
- Job title
- Principal Cardiac Physiologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0161 291 4613
- Additional information
Janet Fallon Principal Cardiac Physiologist Tel 0161 291 4639
Wendy Gamlin Principal Cardiac Physiologist Tel 0161 701 7271
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