Assistant Practitioner - Cardiac Physiology

Role Overview

We seek motivated and dedicated individuals to join the Cardiac Physiology team at Manchester Foundation Trust Wythenshawe Hospital. The successful candidate will rotate across various sites to support cardiac diagnostic services within a large tertiary center and community healthcare environments. The department provides a comprehensive range of invasive and non-invasive cardiac diagnostic tests and actively encourages staff development and the evolution of new roles to enhance service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Support qualified cardiac physiologists in conducting non-invasive cardiac diagnostic procedures in hospital and community settings.
• Perform various duties involving direct patient care under the supervision of healthcare professionals.
• Consider and assist in addressing patients' psychological, social, physical, and spiritual needs.
• Discuss relevant diagnostic procedures with patients to support their understanding and comfort.
• Participate in diagnostic tests that contribute to patient care plans developed by healthcare teams.
• Engage in continuous skill development to improve diagnostic capabilities.
• Conduct a range of non-invasive cardiac tests and perform initial interpretations.
• Record and provide first-line reports of resting ECGs.
• Set up and monitor multi-modality cardiac arrhythmia and ambulatory blood pressure devices.
• Prepare patients and oversee physiological monitoring during cardiac and cardiorespiratory exercise assessments.
• Assist with Linq implant procedures and patient education concerning remote monitoring techniques.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive patient records.
• Help manage daily service operations and maintain standards of care locally and trust-wide.
• Contribute to ongoing quality improvement initiatives, identifying and reporting any risks related to patient health and social care.

About Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Join a team of over 30,000 professionals delivering exceptional care to more than a million patients annually. As the largest specialist service provider with Europe's biggest health academic campus at Oxford Road, Manchester, the Trust is committed to clinical innovation, excellence, and continuous improvement. The Hive Electronic Patient Record system enhances safety and efficiency, empowering staff to deliver superior patient outcomes.

Experience a collaborative environment with a multi-disciplinary team and a culture that fosters respect, support, and professional growth. The Trust provides clear pathways for clinical career development to help staff meet their professional aspirations and make a significant impact on healthcare delivery.

Contact Information

For further inquiries or to arrange an informal visit, please contact:

• Andrea Arnold, Principal Cardiac Physiologist; Phone: 0161 291 4613; Email: andrea.arnold@mft.nhs.uk
• Janet Fallon, Principal Cardiac Physiologist; Phone: 0161 291 4639; Email: janet.fallon@mft.nhs.uk
• Keith Pearce, Consultant Cardiac Physiologist; Phone: 0161 291 4609; Email: keith.pearce@mft.nhs.uk