Invasive Cardiac Support Worker in Cambridge inCambridge PUBLISHED MON 10 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section

Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic cardiac support worker to join the Invasive Cardiac Physiology team on the Cardiology Day Unit (K2). This is an exciting post to support the invasive cardiac physiology service with the organisational management of cardiac implantable electronic device patients under remote follow-up and/or monitoring. This includes implantable loop recorders, pacemakers, cardiac resynchronisation therapy and implantable cardioverter defibrillators.We are looking to attract a candidate with administrative

Experience
and proven ability to communicate well with patients, as the post-holder will have both administrative and clinical responsibilities. No prior clinical

Experience
required. Full training will be provided for the clinical aspects of the role. Applicants are required to have excellent organisational skills and excellent interpersonal skills and will be required to work as part of a team in this busy department. In return we are able to offer access to training and development opportunities.We are a progressive, enthusiastic team waiting to welcome new members and actively encourage continued professional development

Main duties of the job
This is an exciting post to support the invasive cardiac physiology service with the organisational management of cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) patients under remote follow-up and/or monitoring. This includes Implantable Loop Recorders (ILR), pacemakers (PPM), cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT) and implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD).Areas of focus will include the following:Technical knowledge will be expected (training can be provided) when providing patient care, advice and assisting with the follow-up services.Supporting and educating patients with the home monitoring set up, identifying any technical issues and providing appropriate troubleshooting advice.Following local proformas, workflows and guidelines for coordination of remote monitoring service, acquired through formal in-house training.Able to manage and book scheduled clinics for remote downloads for CRTP, CRT-D and ICDs.Communicating and working efficiently with multidisciplinary professional team to provide quality care for patients.The role is a foundation role within a healthcare science department and as such the post-holder will be expected to be using scientific skills and knowledge to underpin and develop their work. The post-holder will be expected to maintain the patient at the centre of all their decision-making processes. They will need to behave with integrity, honesty and probity, with good scientific practice as their foundation.

About us
Our TrustCambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here.CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent- are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

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Date posted
10 November 2025

Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 3

Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year p.a. pro rata

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number
180-B-254165-RE

Job location
sAddenbrookes Hospital-Division DHills RoadCambridgeCB2 0QQ

Job description

Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined

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) for key duties and responsibilities.Please be aware that the

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threshold required for a certificate of sponsorship to be granted is above the starting point of the Agenda for Change band for this role. Therefore those that are new to the NHS may not reach the minimum

Salary
threshold required to obtain a certificate of sponsorship.Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent

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unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment.For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough based roles, all applicants from NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who have identified that they are at risk of redundancy will be prioritised over those not at risk. However, interviews cannot be guaranteed.This vacancy will close at midnight on 13th November 2025Interviews are due to be held on 24th November 2025Benefits to youAt Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.We welcome applications from the Armed

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Qualifications
EssentialEnglish GCSE pass at Grade 4 or aboveMaths GCSE pass at Grade 4 or aboveDesirableIT specialist/administrationBasic Life Support

Experience
Essential

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of administrative workPrioritising, planning and organising own tasksPrevious

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of working in a role that requires effective interaction with peopleDesirableFamiliarity with Epic computer systemPrevious

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of working in the NHS

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working with patients or in a care settingKnowledgeEssentialUnderstanding confidentiality and data protectionUnderstanding of customer servicesKnowledge and

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of using I.T programmes, e.g. Microsoft office especially outlook, word, excel and PowerPointDesirableKnowledge of Trust information systemsKnowledge of invasive cardiology serviceKnowledge of Good Scientific PracticeSkillsEssentialAbility to work as part of a teamExcellent communication skills including telephone, e-mail and face to faceAbility to organise and manage own timekeeping to schedule and deadlinesAbility to adapt to changeAbility to work under pressureAbility to store and safeguard confidential documents, both electronic and hard copyAbility to show attention to detail and accuracyWilling to take on and learn new skillsExcellent organisation skillsAbility to use own initiative and work autonomouslyAdditional RequirementsEssentialThe ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent

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Experience
Essential

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of working in the NHS

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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Additional information

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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer

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