Job summary
We are seeking a forward thinking, dynamic, and motivated individuals to work in the cardiorespiratory diagnostics service at St Bartholomew's Hospital, with regular rotation to other sites within Barts Health. The post-holder will be required to work autonomously (or will be trained, dependent on background experience) across the services.
This is also an opportunity to participate in a Quality Assurance Programme for Diagnostics and CPET services.
We have a supportive environment for training and development which can include attendance at National Conferences. You will be expected to demonstrate experience consistent with this grade to support the current service and to contribute fully to the improvement and advancement of the service.
Applications from candidates who have a BSc Clinical Physiology (or equivalent) with a cardiology or respiratory specialism, or those with a relevant Exercise Science background will be considered. We welcome applications from Cardiac or Respiratory physiology, training will be offered to develop skills across the breath of cardiorespiratory specialisms.
Previous applicants need not apply
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be a key member of the non-invasive services, focusing on supporting the cardiorespiratory service. The aim role is to support the non-invasive cardiology and lung function services within the Trust sites, there will be an opportunity to be involved in cardiopulmonary based research/audit projects. There will also be the opportunity to be involved in quality assurance within these services. Depending on background specialism, training will be provided in cardiology or respiratory to develop skills across the breath of cardiorespiratory physiology services. The post holder will be expected to work independently and provide support to senior staff as needed, also guiding junior staff and supervising 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
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent (BSc in Exercise Sciences / Physiology).
- Immediate Life Support
Desirable
- Good clinical practice
- Attendance at ARTP or other recognised CPET interpretation course
- SCST Certificate
- Spirometry certificate
- Registered or working towards registration with the Academy for healthcare Science (AHCS) and/or HCPC
Experience
Essential
- Experience leading clinical cardiopulmonary exercise testing including analysis and interpretive report writing
- Experience conducting spirometry testing.
- Experience conducting clinical treadmill exercise tolerance testing.
- Experience of non-invasive cardiology investigations - ECG, ambulatory ECG
Desirable
- Experience conducting full lung function testing
- Experience conducting and reporting CPET combined with stress echocardiography
- Experience in capillary blood gas sampling
- Experience of training junior members of staff
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work in and contribute to a team environment
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Ability to cope with a heavy workload
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload and demonstrate initiative
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Ability to delegate tasks
- Ability to use Microsoft (Word & Excel) applications
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent (BSc in Exercise Sciences / Physiology).
- Immediate Life Support
Desirable
- Good clinical practice
- Attendance at ARTP or other recognised CPET interpretation course
- SCST Certificate
- Spirometry certificate
- Registered or working towards registration with the Academy for healthcare Science (AHCS) and/or HCPC
Experience
Essential
- Experience leading clinical cardiopulmonary exercise testing including analysis and interpretive report writing
- Experience conducting spirometry testing.
- Experience conducting clinical treadmill exercise tolerance testing.
- Experience of non-invasive cardiology investigations - ECG, ambulatory ECG
Desirable
- Experience conducting full lung function testing
- Experience conducting and reporting CPET combined with stress echocardiography
- Experience in capillary blood gas sampling
- Experience of training junior members of staff
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work in and contribute to a team environment
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Ability to cope with a heavy workload
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload and demonstrate initiative
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Ability to delegate tasks
- Ability to use Microsoft (Word & Excel) applications
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).
