Job summary
As a Cardiac Investigations department in a tertiary centre we provide a full range of non-invasive and invasive procedures. Investigations include transthoracic and transoesophageal echocardiography, ambulatory monitoring, ECGs, device follow up, exercise tolerance tests, and tilt tests.
These services are offered at University Hospital in Coventry, St Cross Hospital in Rugby and the Diagnostic Hub, based in the City of Coventry Healthcare Centre.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Department of Cardiac Investigations (DCI) Assistant to join our friendly, energetic team, to support the delivery of high quality cardiology services across all sites. The DCI Assistant will work under close supervision of either a Cardiac Physiologist and/or Cardiographer. Your main duties will include preparation of the patient for the test, providing instructions, stock control and general housekeeping duties for the Department of Cardiac Investigations.
You may have previous experience within the healthcare setting but as training and support will be provided, this is not essential. You will however, have experience with dealing with the general public in some form and be committed to high standards of patient care and personal professional development. You will also be kind, caring and supportive who loves helping others.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To ensure tests are performed in accordance with protocols and that data is accurately documented and processed in a timely manner.
To have knowledge and understanding of the investigation and without supervision, provide support and reassurance as appropriate to patients of all ages and conditions.
To be able to perform basic life support and to be able to work in occasionally unpleasant and stressful working conditions, and be able to perform occasional moderate physical effort for short period during the shift including the movement of patients and heavy diagnostic equipment.
To measure non-invasive blood pressure at rest and document the data appropriately.
To understand the significance of results of BP recording and to liaise with Cardiac Physiologists should the need arise.
To measure both patients height and weight and document data in the appropriate database.
To be able to access relevant patient data from a database, ensuring patient confidentiality and the Trust policy for data protection is adhered to.
To ensure working practice adheres to Trust policy for service delivery providing support and where appropriate advice to patients whilst in the Department of Cardiac Investigations.
For further details please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To ensure tests are performed in accordance with protocols and that data is accurately documented and processed in a timely manner.
To have knowledge and understanding of the investigation and without supervision, provide support and reassurance as appropriate to patients of all ages and conditions.
To be able to perform basic life support and to be able to work in occasionally unpleasant and stressful working conditions, and be able to perform occasional moderate physical effort for short period during the shift including the movement of patients and heavy diagnostic equipment.
To measure non-invasive blood pressure at rest and document the data appropriately.
To understand the significance of results of BP recording and to liaise with Cardiac Physiologists should the need arise.
To measure both patients height and weight and document data in the appropriate database.
To be able to access relevant patient data from a database, ensuring patient confidentiality and the Trust policy for data protection is adhered to.
To ensure working practice adheres to Trust policy for service delivery providing support and where appropriate advice to patients whilst in the Department of Cardiac Investigations.
For further details please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
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Desirable
Experience
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Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Skills
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Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Skills
Essential
Desirable
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).
