37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday - 4 long days)
Permanent
Interview Date: TBC
This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.
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* The successful candidate would be expected to work under direct and indirect supervision to perform and interpret on a broad range of cardiac investigations working within guidelines and sphere of professional practice within the Physiological sciences team.
* The post holder will be expected to demonstrate care and respect, for both patients and fellow staff members.
Main duties of the job
Clinical
* To assist with undertaking a range of specialised cardiac investigations as listed to aid diagnosis and treatment of referred patients.
To include but not limited to depending upon candidate experience:
* To accurately record routine and emergency resting 12-lead electrocardiograms (ECG) and occasional15-lead ECGs, on inpatients and outpatients to aid diagnosis and treatment.
* Obtain automated blood pressure readings.
* Fit Ambulatory ECG and BP monitors.
* Perform ABPIs.
* Analyse ambulatory ECG recordings using the SpaceLabs analysis system.
* Being second person for ETTS and CPETs - including obtaining manual BP readings.
About us
Here at George Eliot our vision to 'excel at patient care' taking centre stage. An ever evolving clinically- led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive health services delivered by inspiring and compassionate staff who share our corporate values:
Excellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence
Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
Job responsibilities
* To undertake duties as an autonomous practitioner, organising and prioritising own work under the direction of more senior physiologists.
* To perform a range of cardiac investigations and generate results to aid diagnosis and future treatment or continuous patient monitoring for both in-patients and out-patients.
* To assist senior level physiologists in performing specialised investigations carried out within the Cardio-Respiratory Department under direct supervision.
* To facilitate maintenance of a range of equipment including, ambulatory blood pressure and holter monitors.
* To ensure all equipment is cleaned before and after use and is prepared prior to use.
* To communicate with medical and nursing staff to provide effective services for patient care, and to inform/alert them of patients requiring immediate or urgent attention following interpretation and analysis of test results.
* To assess patients physical and mental abilities to perform and follow test procedures, and to use persuasive and reassurance skills to achieve optimum diagnostic results.
* To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients who may have difficulties in understanding or communicating.
* To manage clinical risk and take responsibility for patient safety during test procedures. On occasion initiating and leading Basic Life Support (B.L.S.).
* To provide advice and instruction to patients, relatives, carers and other professionals on the use of loan equipment and to promote understanding of respiratory services.
* To have knowledge and skills in the use and application of relevant equipment and to be responsible for your own safe and competent use of that equipment.
* To follow departmental, Trust and manufacturers protocols and guidelines in the decontamination and sterilisation of equipment to ensure compliance with Health and Safety standards and to take appropriate action on unsafe/malfunctioning equipment.
* Monitor stock levels, order internal stock, including pharmaceuticals and advise of need to purchase non stock, to ensure uninterrupted service.
* Participate in service developments and implement changes in present service.
Professional
* To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through CPD activities, and to maintain a portfolio which reflects development as outlined in personal development plan.
* To maintain and develop current knowledge of evidence-based practice and incorporate new developments into your area of work.
* To participate in staff appraisal scheme and be responsible for complying with your agreed personal development program to meet set knowledge and competencies.
* To attend and participate in in-service training programmes, individual training sessions and external courses as expected/identified at IPR.
* To demonstrate a sound understanding of Clinical Governance and risk management and to apply to the work situation.
* To maintain high standards of infection prevention practice.
* Be fully competent in using a range of IT packages including Microsoft applications, hospital administration systems and specialist equipment software.
* Undertake all clerical duties concerning all aspects of investigation.
For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
* Understands the need for strict confidentiality
* Knowledge of physiology underpinning the cardiac system
* Knowledge of performing a range of cardiac diagnostic investigations such as ECG, holter monitors and blood pressure monitoring
Qualifications & Professional Training
* Level 2 Maths or equivalent
* Level 2 English or equivalent
* Level 2 Healthcare science vocational qualification or equivalent experience
* Level 2 Science or equivalent
* BLS
Skills & Abilities
* Able to work accurately to reasonable deadline
* Be able to work unsupervised & demonstrate ability to work as an independent practitioner
* Good communication skills, written and verbal
* Ability to liaise and to develop working relationships with a multi disciplinary team
* Ability to treat patients with respect and understanding
* Ability to work methodically whilst under pressure
* Able to work as part of a team or under own initiative
* Flexible approach to work
* Friendly and approachable
* Reliable and honest
* Able to prepare reports clinical colleagues
* Knowledge of Microsoft Office software
* Highly organised with logical approach to problem solving
* Understands limitations of the role and need to refer to others
* Able to present data and information in a concise format
Personal Qualities
* Strong Interpersonal skills and ability to form positive working relationships
* Self-motivated and able to motivate others
* Positive attitude to change
Other
* Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients
* Calm
* Tactful
* Works well in a busy environment
* Good time keeping
* Self-motivated and able to motivate others
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.
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