0456 - Cardio-respiratory Support Physiologist

Job summary

The Interview date for this position will be 20th August 2024

The Cardiology Department at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust offers a range of high-quality cardiology and respiratory diagnostic procedures to the residents of Barnsley and surrounding areas as inpatients, outpatients or as direct access referrals from General Practitioners.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, efficient and motivated Cardio-respiratory Support Physiologist to join our team in our busy cardio-respiratory department.

Candidates must have GCSE English and Mathematics (grade 9-4) or equivalent, also a science qualification would be preferred and/or healthcare experience. It is essential that the candidates work well in a team, are committed to providing a high quality efficient and effective service and set high personal standards. You will need to be diligent, enthusiastic, hardworking, with the ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients and members of the public.

Candidates should have the SCST Certificate in Electrocardiography, although applications will be considered from candidates that don't have this. Candidates without the Certificate of Electrocardiography may be taken on as a trainee on pay Band 3 annex U (75% of top of Band 3) and on successful completion of training and attaining the Certificate move on to the start of Band 3.

In order to apply, please tick yes on the pre application question that asks if you currently work for the trust. This is an NHS jobs issue.

Main duties of the job

Duties will include:

Performing routine electrocardiography (ECG) to SCST standards,

Fitting and removal of ambulatory ECG and blood pressure monitors

Basic spirometry (including reversibility)

Fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) testing

Overnight pulsoximetry

Assisting a Senior Cardio-respiratory Physiologist during exercise testing.

Procedures will be carried out on a range of patients as inpatients and outpatients where there maybe exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances. Exposure to patient body odours, body fluids and secretions may occur frequently.

To ensure that the clinical testing rooms are clean, tidy and restocked.

To carry out daily equipment and room safety checks.

To assist with the practical training of new Support Physiologists and students.

To participate in the process of service improvement within the department.

About us

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Certificates of Sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk), band 2 and 3 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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