Job summaryAs an Apprentice Cardiac Physiologist you will be required to work under close supervision to gain the experience and qualifications required to become an autonomous practitioner within the CIU department. Training will be provided to develop your non-invasive skills, of which you will be expected to perform unsupervised once reaching a level of competence. Training will also be provided for specialised cardiac investigations such as interventional cardiology, permanent pacemaker implants and follow-up.
Please note, as part of this apprenticeship you will need to go to Sheffield.
Main duties of the jobThis job application is open to A level students awaiting results.The Lancashire Cardiac Centre is a tertiary cardiac provider for the people of Lancashire and Cumbria. The centre has well-established invasive and non-invasive services covering a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic services, including:
- Cardiac angiography and intervention, including Primary PCI, TAVI, ASD/PFO closure, device implants including ICDs and CRTs, device follow-ups, EP simple and complex, including NAVX, PVAC and CRYO
- Echocardiography, including TOE, contrast/bubble and DSE
All these areas are developing rapidly with new technology.
The Cardiac Investigations Unit is seeking an enthusiastic, reliable and highly motivated individual to undertake a level 6 apprenticeship in Healthcare Science with a view to qualifying as a Cardiac Physiologist. We are looking for candidates who will relish the challenge of being part of the team that will be taking our department forward into the future.
About usBlackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.
DetailsSalary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year, Annex 21 Band 5 (65%-75% top of band)
Contract: Fixed term, 3 years
Working pattern: Full-time
Closing date: 28 October 2026
Reference number: 382-SWC141-26
Job responsibilitiesSuccessful applicants will be expected to start the degree in September 2027.
Candidates will require a minimum of five GCSEs including Maths and English (certificates must be provided) and 120 UCAS Tariff points at A2 (please refer to the person specification for details). We are happy to accept candidates with A-Level results pending. The ideal candidate would hold a level 3 qualification, however applications from graduates with science related degrees will be considered.
As part of the Apprenticeship you will be expected to undertake a level 6 apprenticeship in Healthcare Science qualification.
Due to the current Government eligibility criteria for Government funded apprenticeship schemes, we are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have been resident in the UK for the last 3 years, and who are not already in any form of Government funded education.
If successful after interview, a BKSB assessment must be completed within 2 weeks of receiving the conditional offer to ascertain you are eligible to undertake an apprentice programme.
Please see attached job description for a full list of responsibilities and expectations for the role.
Person specificationEducation and qualificationsEssential- 5 GCSEs grade C (4) and above including Maths and English
- 120 Tariff points at A2 including grade C Biology, Human Biology or applied science or Level 3 BTEC DDM including 60 credits from a science subject (applications with results pending accepted)
Desirable- Degree (BSc Hons) in a Biology or Sports science related subject (applications with results pending accepted)
Experience and knowledgeDesirable- Work experience in a healthcare setting
Skills and abilityEssential- Excellent computer skills
- Ability to work autonomously
- Dynamic
- Enthusiastic
- Team worker
- Ability to work flexibly to complete tasks required
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Patient focused
- Ability to maintain satisfactory level of attendance
Desirable- Knowledge of national professional and NHS guidelines relating to service provision and quality
Disclosure and Barring Service checkThis 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.
Certificate of sponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
Employer detailsEmployer name: Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Blackpool Victoria Hospital, Whinney Heys Road, Blackpool, FY3 8NR, United Kingdom
ContactTraining Manager CIU, Mrs Claire Mann, claire.mann3@nhs.net, 01253957735
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