Band 4 Associate Practitioner Cardiology

The Cardio-Respiratory Department at Solihull Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, and proactive individual to join our friendly and supportive team as a Band 4 Associate Practitioner in Cardiology.

Working alongside a team of experienced Cardiac Physiologists, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality diagnostic cardiology services for both inpatients and outpatients across the hospital.

The post involves preparing, fitting, and analysing ambulatory ECG monitoring devices, including Holter monitors ranging from 24-hour recordings to two-week monitoring periods. You will also be responsible for preparing, fitting, and analysing ambulatory blood pressure monitoring devices, assisting with exercise tolerance tests and head-up tilt testing, and supporting Implantable Loop Recorder (ILR) implant and explant procedures. In addition, you will assist with the review and analysis of ILR data.

The successful candidate will also contribute to the training and development of colleagues, support service improvement initiatives, and undertake a range of administrative duties to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the department.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong organisational and communication skills who is committed to providing high-quality patient care and wishes to develop their career within a dynamic cardiology service., We are looking for an individual who is ready to hit the ground running and who can demonstrate previous experience within the role. The ideal candidate will be competent in ambulatory ECG monitoring and Holter analysis, with the ability to accurately identify and interpret arrhythmias. Possession of the SCST Diploma (or equivalent qualification and experience) is essential.

The successful candidate will join a team of highly skilled and experienced cardiac specialist practitioners who are committed to providing a high-quality diagnostic service. In return, you will benefit from a welcoming, supportive, and positive working environment, with opportunities for ongoing professional development and learning.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about patient care, enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary team, and is keen to further develop their knowledge and skills within a busy and progressive Cardiology Department.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.