Cardiorespiratory Assistant in Doncaster inDoncaster PUBLISHED FRI 7 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section

Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic individuals looking for a new challenge in health care, or someone looking at expanding on existing skills. You will assist with providing a range of cardiac and respiratory investigations on patients in our busy department at Doncaster Royal Infirmary.A minimum of three GCSE's or equivalent at grade 4 or above (grade C or above) are essential, including English Language, Maths and a Science subject. As the post involves a high level of patient contact you should have

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of working in a patient centred role within a hospital/healthcare environment along with a relevant healthcare focused level 2 qualification. It is vital you are computer literate as the post involves data input and retrieval. You should also have effective communication skills with the ability to multi-task and work as part of a team. You will be enthusiastic, professional, compassionate and competent with a willingness to contribute ideas to provide the very best patient-centred care.You will be expected to study for an SCST Certificate in Electrocardiography and an ARTP Certificate in Spirometry .

Main duties of the job
The post will involve working in an established team of Cardio-Respiratory Assistants providing high quality diagnostic tests across the cardiac and respiratory pathways. These tests include, electrocardiography, spirometry, fitting and removal of ambulatory ECG/respiratory devices, as well as general administrative work.You will be enthusiastic, professional, compassionate and competent with a willingness to contribute ideas to provide the very best patient-centred care.Although based primarily at Doncaster Royal Infirmary there will be an expectation to cover across sites. Working hours will be subject to review as the service develops, therefore a flexible approach is essential.

About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of

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sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

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Date posted
November 2025

Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 2

Salary
£24,465 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time

Reference number
272-7549987

Job location
sDoncaster Royal InfirmaryArmthorpe RoadDoncasterDN2 5LT

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under essential.Certificate of sponsorshipApplications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

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of working in a patient centred role within a hospital/healthcare environmentDesirablePrevious

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and competence in performing ECGs and/or spirometryPrevious

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of working in a Cardio-Respiratory Department

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& TrainingEssential3 GCSE passes (grade 4/C or above) or equivalent to include Maths, English Language and a ScienceLevel 2 Qualification in a Healthcare focused subject or equivalent relevant

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Computer literatePersonal Attributes & SkillsEssentialShows clear passion for working in the Cardio-respiratory Department at DBTH

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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

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