0459 - Specialist Cardio-respiratory Physiologist

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT has a wonderful opportunity to recruit a new member of staff to this friendly, high quality and busy department.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, efficient and motivated Specialist Cardio-respiratory Physiologist to work in our busy Cardio-respiratory Department. Candidates must have experience as a Clinical Physiologist and be committed to service improvement. It is essential that the candidates work well in a team, are committed to providing a high quality efficient and effective service, can encourage and help develop staff, set high standards and lead by example. Candidates should be registered with the AHCS. Competency in electrocardiography, ambulatory ECG, exercise tolerance testing and angiography is essential. Competency in one or both of the following is essential for Band 6, 1) Pacing implantation and follow-up, 2) Echocardiography. Respiratory function testing is desirable but training will be provided if candidates are not competent in this or other areas.

Ideally, we are looking to recruit 1 WTE Band 6, Specialist Cardio-respiratory Physiologist but will consider applications from qualified Physiologists at Band 5 level. Physiologists at Band 5 level will progress to Band 6 on completion of further training.

Main duties of the job

You will be working within a fast-paced environment with a strong and friendly team, providing a variety of basic and complex investigations to the whole of Barnsley and beyond, whilst maintaining excellent standards of service and care.

You will provide a specialist clinical technical service that includes: routine ECG, exercise tolerance testing, ambulatory ECG analysis, echocardiography, angiography, pacing implantation and follow-up, spirometry, pulsoximetry, full lung function testing and cardio-pulmonary exercise testing.

Generating, analysing and assessing test results against acceptability criteria.

Working within agreed professional policies and protocols/procedures with and without direct supervision as appropriate.

Further information can be found in the job description.The interview date for this role will be 12/11/2024.

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.

Date posted

04 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9163-0459E-10-24

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent relevant experience.
ASCST part 1 and part 2 (professional exams, equivalent to post graduate diploma level), or ASCST part 1 and demonstrable proficiency in ambulatory monitoring, exercise testing respiratory function testing.
Must have registration with AHCS.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Good communication skills
Supervisory skills
Ability to work well in a team
Keen to learn new skills

Values based questions

Essential

In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job?
In around 100 words please describe how you would ensure that you build and sustain positive working relationships within a team?

Experience

Essential

Significant demonstrable experience and relevant specialist short courses in cardiovascular investigations such as, electrocardiography, ambulatory monitoring, exercise testing. These require highly developed dexterity, coordination and sensory skills for use of the equipment and application of electrodes.
Proficient in spirometry, pulsoximetry and full lung function testing.

Desirable

Proficient in echocardiography, requiring a high degree of precision and hand eye coordination. There will be an occasional requirement to push an ultrasound machine (234Kg) to wards to perform tests.
Proficient in angiography
Proficient in pacing follow-up and implantation

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent relevant experience.
ASCST part 1 and part 2 (professional exams, equivalent to post graduate diploma level), or ASCST part 1 and demonstrable proficiency in ambulatory monitoring, exercise testing respiratory function testing.
Must have registration with AHCS.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Good communication skills
Supervisory skills
Ability to work well in a team
Keen to learn new skills

Values based questions

Essential

In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job?
In around 100 words please describe how you would ensure that you build and sustain positive working relationships within a team?

Experience

Essential

Significant demonstrable experience and relevant specialist short courses in cardiovascular investigations such as, electrocardiography, ambulatory monitoring, exercise testing. These require highly developed dexterity, coordination and sensory skills for use of the equipment and application of electrodes.
Proficient in spirometry, pulsoximetry and full lung function testing.

Desirable

Proficient in echocardiography, requiring a high degree of precision and hand eye coordination. There will be an occasional requirement to push an ultrasound machine (234Kg) to wards to perform tests.
Proficient in angiography
Proficient in pacing follow-up and implantation

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.