Apprentice Cardiographer - 18 mths

Closing Date: 14.07.26

Shortlisting to take place in the week following closing date: commencing 15.07.26

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 20.07.26

Due to the development in the Cardio-respiratory services at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust we have an exciting opportunity for a Level 2 apprentice. We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual who likes science, has attention to detail, and loves working with people. You will receive practical training in how to deal with cardiac patients, and how to undertake basic cardiac diagnostic procedures such as ECG and ambulatory monitoring, as well as other clinical skills.

The apprenticeship will last 18 months and include 20% structured off-the-job training before the end-point assessment takes place. You will achieve Level 2 Diploma in Healthcare Science. You will also be part of a fantastic team delivering amazing care for cardiac patients in Bradford.

Successful candidates will be paid as a trainee Cardiographer, as per Annexe 21 of the Agenda for Change terms and conditions. The post holder will work within Cardiology and Respiratory services at both the BRI, St Luke’s hospital and Eccleshill Diagnostic Centre sites.

Our department is passionate about developing people to their full potential and so this could be the start of a fantastic career in healthcare science.

Key requirements and qualities

Experience of working in a customer service setting or delivering care

Able to work under pressure

Good level of literacy and numeracy

Basic Life support skills

Able to analyse data and problem solve

You should love working with people and have a passion for science and how the heart and lungs function.

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

We value people

We are one team

We care

We’re keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Qualification

L2 Healthcare Science Assistant Apprenticeship

Duration

Minimum of 12 months, average 15 months

How does it work?

Delivered in your workplace with day release for college, and assessor visits every 10-12 weeks

Please see the attached document - Job Description and Personal Specification - for further details.