Job summary
We are excited to recruit to this development opportunity within UHSussex. We are looking to employ candidates who meet the educational requirements to work within our cardiac investigation teams within UHSussex.
The post is a permanent training contract. Your time will be split between the University of West of England, and working alongside our cardiac investigation team at Royal Sussex County Hospital.
You must meet the qualification requirements to be eligible to apply for this post. Please read the person specification.
The trainee/apprentice will work towards becoming a competent Cardiac Physiologist/Healthcare Science Practitioner by successfully completing the Healthcare Science Practitioner (Physiological Sciences) BSc (Hons) over the course of 3 years, whilst simultaneously gaining practical work experience within the department.
The Healthcare Science Practitioner (Physiological Sciences) BSc (Hons)combines both academic and work-based learning through close collaboration of the employer and education provider.
At the end of the programme, the Health Care Science will become a Healthcare Science Practitioner accountable to the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). They will be equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to employment as a Registered Healthcare Science Practitioner.
There is no relocation package available for this post.
Main duties of the job
This role is a developmental role. The trainee/apprentice will work towards becoming a competent Cardiac Physiologist/Healthcare Science Practitioner by successfully completing the Healthcare Science Practitioner (Physiological Sciences) BSc (Hons) over the course of 3 years, whilst simultaneously gaining practical work experience within the department.
Healthcare science practitioner (integrated degree) / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
The apprentice will be required to undertake assessment, implementation and evaluation of patient care needs and deliver care with supervision of a registered professional. They will be required to work as part of a team committed to delivering and improving a high standard of care within University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust.The Apprentice Healthcare Science Practitioner will undergo a validated programme of study and exit University with a Healthcare Science Practitioner (Physiological Sciences) BSc (Hons) which will provide the trainee with the knowledge and skills to deliver delegated care interventions with competence, within agreed protocols and with clearly defined lines of accountability.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in ourOutstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Perform diagnostic quality 12-lead electrocardiograms (ECGs) and Ambulatory ECGs in wards/departments throughout the organisation to obtain physiological data from patients (adults, children and neonates)
Without supervision set up, apply and instruct in the use of Ambulatory blood pressure (BP) and longer term patient activated monitors on inpatients and outpatients
Assist Cardiac Physiologists during procedures with high risk of patient adverse events e.g. Exercise Tolerance Tests, Tilt Table Tests and Autonomic Function Tests.
Recognise signs and symptoms of life-threatening and urgent cardiac +/-respiratory abnormalities and take steps to support patients as necessary.
To undertake ECG interpretation after sufficient training.
To undertake Ambulatory ECG analysis with supervision after sufficient training.
To assist the Cardiac Physiologists in Implantable Cardiac Monitor (ICM) implants in the Cardiac Catheter Lab.
To study towards gaining the Diploma in ECG.
Maintain and update as appropriate, knowledge and skills required to record and provide first-line analysis/interpretation of results from a broad range of physiological procedures.
Recognise equipment faults and errors, take first-line action to correct them and report to senior staff as necessary
Contribute to the hygiene and cleanliness of equipment and work area.
Assist in activity audit and clinical data collection through maintenance of database entry and filing systems.
Assist in the stock maintenance of consumable items.
Answer enquiries from hospital staff, patients, carers, general practice and the public or direct such enquiries to more senior staff or other staff groups.
Assist in the training/mentoring of other staff individuals.
Ability to plan and prioritise patients to ensure a clinic list runs smoothly. For example accommodating in-patients into a busy outpatient clinic list.
Assist in the administration of the department e.g. prioritising requests, managing appointments
Undertake other reasonable duties at the request of senior staff
Communicate accurate procedure results to appropriate clinical staff.
Communicate complex information, e.g. test procedure, to the elderly, children and those with learning or physical disabilities.
Communicate complex information to those patients who do not understand English fully.
Provide sensitive information to the patient and or carer.
Advise and reassure patients and or carers before and during investigation.
Attend mandatory training updates as required.
Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of the personal development process.
Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales.
Identify own learning needs and jointly plan training requirements with your line manager
Participate in the Trusts appraisal process to discuss how your role will help deliver the best possible care to our patients and help to deliver any changes in service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Perform diagnostic quality 12-lead electrocardiograms (ECGs) and Ambulatory ECGs in wards/departments throughout the organisation to obtain physiological data from patients (adults, children and neonates)
Without supervision set up, apply and instruct in the use of Ambulatory blood pressure (BP) and longer term patient activated monitors on inpatients and outpatients
Assist Cardiac Physiologists during procedures with high risk of patient adverse events e.g. Exercise Tolerance Tests, Tilt Table Tests and Autonomic Function Tests.
Recognise signs and symptoms of life-threatening and urgent cardiac +/-respiratory abnormalities and take steps to support patients as necessary.
To undertake ECG interpretation after sufficient training.
To undertake Ambulatory ECG analysis with supervision after sufficient training.
To assist the Cardiac Physiologists in Implantable Cardiac Monitor (ICM) implants in the Cardiac Catheter Lab.
To study towards gaining the Diploma in ECG.
Maintain and update as appropriate, knowledge and skills required to record and provide first-line analysis/interpretation of results from a broad range of physiological procedures.
Recognise equipment faults and errors, take first-line action to correct them and report to senior staff as necessary
Contribute to the hygiene and cleanliness of equipment and work area.
Assist in activity audit and clinical data collection through maintenance of database entry and filing systems.
Assist in the stock maintenance of consumable items.
Answer enquiries from hospital staff, patients, carers, general practice and the public or direct such enquiries to more senior staff or other staff groups.
Assist in the training/mentoring of other staff individuals.
Ability to plan and prioritise patients to ensure a clinic list runs smoothly. For example accommodating in-patients into a busy outpatient clinic list.
Assist in the administration of the department e.g. prioritising requests, managing appointments
Undertake other reasonable duties at the request of senior staff
Communicate accurate procedure results to appropriate clinical staff.
Communicate complex information, e.g. test procedure, to the elderly, children and those with learning or physical disabilities.
Communicate complex information to those patients who do not understand English fully.
Provide sensitive information to the patient and or carer.
Advise and reassure patients and or carers before and during investigation.
Attend mandatory training updates as required.
Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of the personal development process.
Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales.
Identify own learning needs and jointly plan training requirements with your line manager
Participate in the Trusts appraisal process to discuss how your role will help deliver the best possible care to our patients and help to deliver any changes in service.
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
- 5 x GCSEs (or equivalent) grade A-C or 4-9 including Maths and English.
- Minimum of a level 3 qualification - A levels (a minimum of 96 points (CCC) or T level or in either Healthcare Science or Science) or BTEC Level 4 Diploma in Healthcare Science, or BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade MMM. or Access to Higher Education (60-credit), or Diploma (15 credits)
- Meets University course requirements as detailed in the Person Specification
- Has the ability to undertake a clinical programme at University
Desirable
- Awareness of the role of Cardiac Physiology
- Basic Life Support certified
Skills
Essential
- Ability to maintain concentration and accuracy for periods of time when performing routine tasks
- Ability to judge individual patient needs relating to investigations and act accordingly
- Work to a high level of accuracy
Desirable
- Experience of working as a part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of working in the NHS or experience of working in a care setting.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
- 5 x GCSEs (or equivalent) grade A-C or 4-9 including Maths and English.
- Minimum of a level 3 qualification - A levels (a minimum of 96 points (CCC) or T level or in either Healthcare Science or Science) or BTEC Level 4 Diploma in Healthcare Science, or BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade MMM. or Access to Higher Education (60-credit), or Diploma (15 credits)
- Meets University course requirements as detailed in the Person Specification
- Has the ability to undertake a clinical programme at University
Desirable
- Awareness of the role of Cardiac Physiology
- Basic Life Support certified
Skills
Essential
- Ability to maintain concentration and accuracy for periods of time when performing routine tasks
- Ability to judge individual patient needs relating to investigations and act accordingly
- Work to a high level of accuracy
Desirable
- Experience of working as a part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of working in the NHS or experience of working in a care setting.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
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.
