Job summary
Barts Health NHS Trust is currently one of the largest NHS Trust in England and encompasses five hospitals based in Central and East of London. The Trust is comprised of the Barts Heart Centre at St Bartholomew's Hospital, The Royal London, Whipps Cross, Newham University and Mile end Hospitals. We also provide cardiac physiology services at University College London Hospital. In keeping with the recommendations of the Richards Review of Diagnostics (2020) we are developing a Community Diagnostics Centre (CDC) at Mile End Hospital. The creation of the CDC is part of wider programme to reform and renew the delivery of diagnostics to meet increasing demand for services. CDCs will also facilitate patients having their diagnostic tests performed closer to home and within the local community and is open for 12 hours a day over 7 days a week.
The north-east London (NEL) community diagnosis centre service provision is anticipated to include the following services:
The targeted lung health check screening programme (TLHC)
The prostate screening programme
General Ultrasound service
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiorespiratory Diagnostics
We are currently seeking a forward thinking, dynamic, motivated individuals for a full time post at Barts Health NHS Trust. The post will be based at CDC at Mile End Hospital with rotation to other sites within the Trust.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be a key member of the non-invasive services at CDC focusing ECG and ambulatory monitor pathways. The service will run 12 hours a day across 7 days, therefore the successful candidate will do 12 hour shifts on any of these days.
The post holder will be required to perform foundation level tasks unsupervised and to assist senior staff as required. In addition the post holder may be required to supervise students.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of working with patients/customers/clients
- oExperience in Health and Well-being setting
Desirable
- oWell versed in basic diagnostic skills of a band 3
- oExperience of non-invasive cardiology procedures e.g. ECG or spirometry
Skills
Essential
- oAbility to work in and contribute in a team environment
- oEffective verbal and written communication
- oAbility to cope with a heavy workload
- oAbility to organise and prioritise workload and show initiative
- oAbility to work well under pressure
- oAbility to use Microsoft (word and Excel) applications
- oKnowledge of current professional issues
Desirable
- oKnowledge of a CRS (patient appointment system) or similar
Qualifications
Essential
- oBasic life support
- oGSCE or equivalent
Desirable
- oSCST Certificate
- oImmediate life support
Other
Essential
- oExcellent communication and interpersonal skills
- oWillingness to learn new skills and undertake personal development
- oReliable, polite and helpful
- oPunctual and an effective timekeeper
- oWilling to work at other sites across the Trust as required
- oKnowledge of the data protection act and an understanding of patient confidentiality
- oKnowledge and understanding of Equal Opportunity and diversity issues
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of working with patients/customers/clients
- oExperience in Health and Well-being setting
Desirable
- oWell versed in basic diagnostic skills of a band 3
- oExperience of non-invasive cardiology procedures e.g. ECG or spirometry
Skills
Essential
- oAbility to work in and contribute in a team environment
- oEffective verbal and written communication
- oAbility to cope with a heavy workload
- oAbility to organise and prioritise workload and show initiative
- oAbility to work well under pressure
- oAbility to use Microsoft (word and Excel) applications
- oKnowledge of current professional issues
Desirable
- oKnowledge of a CRS (patient appointment system) or similar
Qualifications
Essential
- oBasic life support
- oGSCE or equivalent
Desirable
- oSCST Certificate
- oImmediate life support
Other
Essential
- oExcellent communication and interpersonal skills
- oWillingness to learn new skills and undertake personal development
- oReliable, polite and helpful
- oPunctual and an effective timekeeper
- oWilling to work at other sites across the Trust as required
- oKnowledge of the data protection act and an understanding of patient confidentiality
- oKnowledge and understanding of Equal Opportunity and diversity issues
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).
