Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Assistant Practitioner - Cardiac Physiology
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Assistant Cardiac Practitioner Band 4
We are looking for enthusiastic, committed, dynamic individuals to join our Team at Manchester Foundation Trust Wythenshawe Hospital who will rotate between sites to provide Cardiac Diagnostic Services both in a large tertiary centre and the community setting.
The department offers a full spectrum of Invasive and Non Invasive cardiac diagnostic investigations and is committed to developing staff and actively developing new roles for service provision.
Our mission is to improve the health/quality of life for our patients by building an organisation that develops and invests in the individuals that work here and this can only be achieved with the recruitment of the right people.
Any Enquiries are welcomed and if you wish to arrange an informal visit of the department do not hesitate to contact us.
Role Responsibilities
- Under direction assist qualified Cardiac Physiologists to perform all aspects of Non Invasive Cardiac Diagnostic services and to provide some aspects in the community
- To undertake a range of duties, which involve direct patient care as directed by healthcare professionals.
- To be aware of and assist in meeting the psychological, social, physical and spiritual needs of all patients.
- Discuss with patients issues relevant to their diagnostic investigations.
- Actively participate in the diagnostic investigations which form part of the patient’s care and treatment plan written by healthcare professionals.
- To develop new skills so as to enhance patient diagnosis.
- Practices a range of non-invasive cardiac procedures & performs first-line interpretations
- Recording & First-line Reporting Resting ECG
- Multi-modality Cardiac Arrhythmia Monitoring Hook-up
- Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring Hook-up
- Patient preparation & physiological monitoring during cardiac & cardiorespiratory exercise tests
- Assist in Linq implants and communication with patient around remote monitoring
- Maintain accurate written patient records.
- Contribute towards the maintenance of local and Trust wide standard of care.
- To undertake and assist in the organisation of the day to day running of service.
- Contribute towards ongoing quality of service and care, identifying any risk issues in relation to the patients’ health and social care.
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About Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT)
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.
Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.
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You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.
At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.
Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Andrea Arnold
- Job title: Principal Cardiac Physiologist
- Email address: andrea.arnold@mft.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 0161 291 4613
Additional Contacts:
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Name: Janet Fallon
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Job title: Principal Cardiac Physiologist
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Email address: janet.fallon@mft.nhs.uk
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Telephone number: 0161 291 4639
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Name: Keith Pearce
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Job title: Consultant Cardiac Physiologist
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Email address: keith.pearce@mft.nhs.uk
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Telephone number: 0161 291 4609
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