About this role
Job summary
- The post holder will have the opportunity to develop skills in all areas of non-invasive Cardiology (ECG, ambulatory monitoring and reporting and physiologist-led exercise tolerance tests) and ILR or intracardiac monitor interrogation and reporting as well as future exposure and rotation through the following areas: pacemaker follow-ups, and cardiac catheterisation lab.
- Rotation around a broad range of technical areas will be necessary to obtain competencies within the department and for state registration.
- The successful candidate will need to work predominantly in non-invasive cardiac investigations across Ashford & St Peter's Hospitals.
Main duties of the job
To competently perform interrogation and interpretation of ILR's or ICM.
To independently lead, perform and report Exercise Tolerance Test.
To competently perform resting ECG's on adults and paediatric out-patients and in-patients.
To competently analyse basic ECGs on adults and paediatric patients.
To competently perform ambulatory ECG (24, 48, 72, 7-day tests) and BP recordings.
To review and prioritise inpatient requests for cardiac investigations within ECG, ambulatory monitoring, exercise testing.
To liaise with ward and/or medical staff and ensure availability of technical staff when required in order to perform in-patient testing with lead Cardiac Physiologists.
To effectively, promptly, and professionally respond to emergency situations maintaining control and requesting assistance as necessary.
To participate in training in other disciplines when rotated through the department for on-going professional development and maintain standards of technical competency.
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.
Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.
We work in partnership with Royal Surrey Hospital NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.
St Peter's Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and Orthopaedic Surgery, Ophthalmology and Outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.
Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward- thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits & discounts.
For more information about careers at ASPH visit:www.asph-careers.org
Certificate of SponsorshipIn line with UKVI requirements, Band 2, Band 3 and Band 4 roles are not eligible for sponsorship.
Please note only certain roles at Band 5 & above are eligible for sponsorship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist with the efficient running of the technical service by prioritising the daily workload where appropriate.
To deputise for the Senior Cardiac Physiologists when necessary and undertake any other duties at the discretion of the Operational Manager & Principal Cardiac Physiologist or his deputies.
To be responsible for identifying equipment faults, and directly resolve fault issues by reporting them in a timely manner to senior staff members.
To be responsible for the day-to-day running of the area in which they are working; ensuring all equipment is operational, stock levels are maintained, and that equipment and non-disposable items are cleaned according to departmental policies and procedures.
To ensure that all staff are aware of economical use of supplies.
To remain up to date with latest trends in clinical physiology translating these into practice and transferring this knowledge to staff within ones area of responsibility.
To assist with research studies as required.
To participate in the in-house training and technical competency log within the department.
To participate in the training of student physiologists on rotation through the department.
To gain accreditation and join the Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP).
To work in accordance to standards set by the Society for Cardiological Sciences and Technology (SCST) and the RCCP.
To ensure all patients receive appropriate and individualised care.
To ensure that all data entered onto any databases are performed in a timely and accurate manner and that statistical records and audits are produced when required.
To become familiar with the use of Cerner, PAS, PRISM and any other computerised systems integral to the running of the department.
To make contact with patients via telephone to rebook appointments for DNAs each day.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- oBSc (Hons) Cardiac Physiology / Clinical Physiology or Equivalent
- oSignificant experience working within a Cardiology Department
- oDemonstrate competency to perform and analyse an ECG and Ambulatory Monitor
- oDemonstrate knowledge of indications, contra-indications, and stopping criteria for an ETT
- oDemonstrate knowledge of professional code of conduct and guidance by the professional body for Physiologists
- oAbility to work independently
- oAbility to concentrate for long periods of time
- oGood communication and interpersonal skills
- oIT literate
- oAdaptable and flexible oAbility to wear lead apron oAbility to work cross-site oAbility to work extended working hours if necessary
Desirable
- oRCCP registration or with relevant qualifications to attain this
- ILS Certified
Other requirements
Essential
- oAbility to wear lead apron
- oAbility to work cross-site
- oAbility to work extended working hours if necessary
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 Sponsorship
Applications 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 the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, 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 details
Employer name
Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Ashford & St Peters Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Guildford Road
Chertsey
KT16 0PZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)