University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Trainee Assistant Physiologist
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Trainee Assistant Physiologist
An opportunity has arisen to join our friendly and supportive teams as a Trainee Assistant Physiologist within the Cardio-Respiratory Department at Queen’s Hospital Burton (QHB) and the Clinical Measurement Department at Royal Derby Hospital (RDH).
This role is ideal for someone with an interest in healthcare science who is keen to develop skills in performing routine diagnostic investigations. Following completion of the required training and competency assessments, you will work as an Assistant Physiologist, undertaking a range of standard diagnostic clinical measurement investigations across various sections of the department.
Services are primarily delivered from QHB and RDH, with additional clinics based at our Community Diagnostic Centres (CDCs) and at Sir Robert Peel Community Hospital.
To help us assess applications fairly and consistently, please structure the following questions in your supporting information:
- Why are you interested in this Trainee Assistant Physiologist role?
- What skills, experience, or personal qualities do you have that will help you succeed in performing routine diagnostic investigations and working with patients?
- Can you provide an example of how you have adapted to new environments or worked effectively within a team?
This is a varied role offering excellent exposure to different clinical environments, with full training and support provided to help you develop within the service.
You will primarily be involved in recording Electrocardiographs (ECG’s) on a variety of inpatients and outpatients of all ages. As competency progresses the post holder will develop further skills to enable them to perform and assist with other tests carried out within the department.
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A significant portion of the post will be based within the Cardio-respiratory Department at Queen's Hospital at Burton, however, some rotation to our sister sites will also be required. These include Royal Derby Hospital, Sir Robert Peel Community Hospital, Florence Nightingale Community Hospital and Samuel Johnson
This is not a qualified position although you will be expected to study towards the Certificate in Electrocardiography in order to attain competency in ECG recording and basic interpretation.
Qualifications and Requirements
- You must have GCSEs in English, Maths and one Science subject, grade C or above/grades 4-9 or equivalent.
- Previous experience of working with the general public is essential.
Applicants who are shortlisted are strongly advised to arrange a visit to look around the department.
Important Dates
- Closing date of applications: 31st August 2026
- Interview date: 11th September 2026
About Us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
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In Return We Will Offer
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
- UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Stephen Foster
- Job title: Principal Clinical Physiologist
- Email address: stephen.foster@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 01283 511511
- Extension: 5691
We’d love to hear from you! If you have any questions about the role, team, or working environment, feel free to get in touch for an informal chat. Speaking with us before applying is completely optional, but it can help you decide if this opportunity is the right fit for you.
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