About this role
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to join our friendly and supportive teams as a Trainee Assistant Physiologist within the Clinical Measurement Department at Royal Derby Hospital (RDH) and the Cardio-Respiratory Department at Queen's Hospital Burton (QHB).
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 RDH and QHB, with additional clinics based at our Community Diagnostic Centres (CDCs) at Florence Nightingale, Ilkeston and Sir Robert Peel Community Hospital.
To help us assess applications fairly and consistently, please answer 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.
Main duties of the job
To perform electrocardiograms (ECGs) for inpatients and outpatients of all ages in accordance with departmental protocols and national standards. To support the delivery of a range of cardiology and respiratory diagnostic services within a busy clinical environment. To prepare patients for investigations, ensuring procedures are clearly explained and patient dignity, comfort and safety are maintained at all times. To accurately record, process and store diagnostic data using the appropriate clinical systems. To assist qualified staff with additional diagnostic tests as skills and competencies develop. To undertake training and assessment towards the SCST Practical Award and Certificate in Electrocardiography, applying learning to clinical practice. To maintain clinical areas, equipment and stock, ensuring infection prevention and control standards are met. To work effectively as part of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to service efficiency and high-quality patient care. To comply with Trust policies, professional standards, and health and safety requirements at all times. Applicants who are shortlisted are strongly advised to arrange a visit to look around the department.
Closing date of applications: 16 June 2026
Interview date: 30 June 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.
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience Essential
GCSE Grade C or above (4-9) in English, Maths and Science
Desirable
SCST Certificate in Electrocardiography Basic Life Support Experience in a healthcare, patient facing environment (paid or voluntary)
Experience Essential
Understands the role of a Healthcare Science Associate within a healthcare environment. Good IT skills and familiarity with common computing packages.
Desirable
Experience of managing and maintaining technical equipment and related stock.
Skills Essential
Ability to identify issues with scientific equipment and take appropriate corrective action under senior guidance. Ability to meet travel requirements for cross-site working.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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.
Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)