Job summary
University Hospitals Plymouth (UHP) NHS Trust is delighted to announce a new opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Cardio-respiratory apprentice to join our wonderful team. Salary during the Level 2 apprenticeship will be calculated using annex 21 of band 3. Training will be provided remotely by the CSR group (tuition fees fully funded) and successful applicants will be training in ECG and ambulatory monitoring application as well as some spirometry and assisting in a variety of additional cardiology diagnostic investigations.
This is a very exciting time for our Cardiology Department. We have been very fortunate to have secured a full departmental rebuild including the addition of a 4thCardiac Catheter Lab and complete refurbishment of our existing labs. This has enabled installation of the latest technology for EPS/Ablation as well as a full range of other cardiac interventional procedures. The Cardiology refurbishment is just part of a multi-million-pound investment in redevelopment across the whole hospital site, to establish us as the largest and most modern NHS Hospital in the Southwest. The building work is well underway and is due for completion towards the end of the year.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
To complete Level 2 cardio-respiratory apprenticeship: (for more information follow: Healthcare and Medical Apprenticeships UK | CSR Group (csr-group.co.uk)
To work towards band 3 Cardiac Healthcare Scientist Assistant competency (see below and attached JD) and pass all required academic and clinical competency and assessment as set out by the apprenticeship.
Band 3 Cardiac Healthcare Scientist Assistant competency:
- Perform a range of routine and non-routine tasks within Cardiology, including providing support within the Ambulatory monitoring specialist field and Cardiology out-patient department.
- Application of 12-lead ECGs and ambulatory ECG monitors, measuring resting BP and basic patient observations and application of ambulatory BP monitors.
- To ensure patient records are kept up to date with results, including assisting with peri-procedural data input for invasive and non-invasive cardiology procedures on the cardiovascular image and information management system (CVIS).
- To supervise and/or train less experienced staff within own area of work where/if needed.
- To assist all members of the departmental team in the delivery of a high quality Cardiology service.
- To work as part of the multidisciplinary team in Cardiology including assisting Cardiac Healthcare Scientists in a range of cardiology diagnostic investigations.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Understanding the range of routine and non-routine work procedures, having a base knowledge of other cardiological investigations and knowledge in specialist fields acquired through training, with experience to ECG competency level.
- To exercise a responsibility to report any acute or abnormal readings to senior staff in the department, the on-call medical team or the patients physician.
- To make decisions in own area, e.g. identifying correct application of procedures, knowing when to report a problem and how to report concerns.
- Organises own workload daily and responds to requests, prioritising any urgent requests appropriately
- Hand eye coordination for analysis of recordings and for programming of equipment via PCs.
- Provides basic / clinical technical services by undertaking routine and non-routine ambulatory monitoring to in-patients and out-patients.
- Follows policies and procedures for own work area, makes comment on any proposed changes for own area and makes suggestions for service development.
- Safe use of equipment by self and others, ordering supplies for area of work, ensuring safe storage of equipment.
- May be required to demonstrate own duties to other healthcare professionals, new employees or trainees. Help with training of new / less experienced staff (nursing, medical staff and cardiac physiologists).
- Records personally generated information / updates.
Duties may include:
- 12 lead electrocardiogram (ECG) recording.
- Perform / record / Interpret / Report all as a solo operator.
- Ambulatory monitoring investigations: both ambulatory ECG monitoring (for periods ranging from 24 hours and up to 28 days) and 24 hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring.
- Fit / Remove / Analyse all as a solo operator.
- Assist medical teams ensuring smooth running of out-patient clinics, including routine observations (height/weight/blood pressure).
- Greet patients / liaise with person seeing the patients / document observations / highlight any abnormal findings to person seeing the patients / facilitate an organised and timely clinic.
- Assisting with peri-procedural data input for invasive and non-invasive cardiology procedures on the cardiovascular image and information management system (CVIS).
See attached JD for further details
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Understanding the range of routine and non-routine work procedures, having a base knowledge of other cardiological investigations and knowledge in specialist fields acquired through training, with experience to ECG competency level.
- To exercise a responsibility to report any acute or abnormal readings to senior staff in the department, the on-call medical team or the patients physician.
- To make decisions in own area, e.g. identifying correct application of procedures, knowing when to report a problem and how to report concerns.
- Organises own workload daily and responds to requests, prioritising any urgent requests appropriately
- Hand eye coordination for analysis of recordings and for programming of equipment via PCs.
- Provides basic / clinical technical services by undertaking routine and non-routine ambulatory monitoring to in-patients and out-patients.
- Follows policies and procedures for own work area, makes comment on any proposed changes for own area and makes suggestions for service development.
- Safe use of equipment by self and others, ordering supplies for area of work, ensuring safe storage of equipment.
- May be required to demonstrate own duties to other healthcare professionals, new employees or trainees. Help with training of new / less experienced staff (nursing, medical staff and cardiac physiologists).
- Records personally generated information / updates.
Duties may include:
- 12 lead electrocardiogram (ECG) recording.
- Perform / record / Interpret / Report all as a solo operator.
- Ambulatory monitoring investigations: both ambulatory ECG monitoring (for periods ranging from 24 hours and up to 28 days) and 24 hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring.
- Fit / Remove / Analyse all as a solo operator.
- Assist medical teams ensuring smooth running of out-patient clinics, including routine observations (height/weight/blood pressure).
- Greet patients / liaise with person seeing the patients / document observations / highlight any abnormal findings to person seeing the patients / facilitate an organised and timely clinic.
- Assisting with peri-procedural data input for invasive and non-invasive cardiology procedures on the cardiovascular image and information management system (CVIS).
See attached JD for further details
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Proven evidence of team working
- 12-lead ECG competency
Desirable
- Basic Life Support (BLS) or Immediate life support (ILS)
Qualifications
Essential
- Possess a vocational qualification in care e.g. NVQ L3 or above in Health & Social Care, QCF Diploma in Clinical Healthcare L2 or above
- Proven knowledge of a range of routine and non-routine healthcare science duties acquired through training or equivalent demonstrable experience
Desirable
- Be willing to undertake training in appropriate programme as required
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Enthusiasm, motivation and the ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to review and prioritise workload based on multiple factors
Desirable
- Ability to work well within a busy environment
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Proven evidence of team working
- 12-lead ECG competency
Desirable
- Basic Life Support (BLS) or Immediate life support (ILS)
Qualifications
Essential
- Possess a vocational qualification in care e.g. NVQ L3 or above in Health & Social Care, QCF Diploma in Clinical Healthcare L2 or above
- Proven knowledge of a range of routine and non-routine healthcare science duties acquired through training or equivalent demonstrable experience
Desirable
- Be willing to undertake training in appropriate programme as required
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Enthusiasm, motivation and the ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to review and prioritise workload based on multiple factors
Desirable
- Ability to work well within a busy environment
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
