Job summary
We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join our multi-disciplinary team.
You will be responsible for providing a range of diagnostic tests for patients and a range of clinical duties under the guidance of a Cardiac Physiologist, Consultants and Specialist Nurses.
Our Assistants work independently performing a number of clinical duties/tasks following training and meeting competency within role as per policy and procedure.
Our Assistants will be expected to work across all the WWL sites, RAEI, Leigh Infirmary, Thomas Linacre Centre and Wrightington.
You will be initially appointed on a Band 3 two-year progression to Assistant Cardiac Physiologist, Band 4 is conditional on successful completion of: a two-day training course, the Respiratory Certificate and log book, and the SCST certificate. On verification of these qualifications the banding change will take effect from the date confirmed in writing by the Trust. If the required training and certification are not successfully completed within the two-year period (or any agreed extension), you may be redeployed to a suitable Band 3 post in line with Trust policy.
Please note this vacancy may close earlier than the specified closing date if a suitable level of applications are received.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for providing a range of diagnostic tests for patients and a range of clinical duties under the guidance of a Cardiac Physiologist.
Our Assistants work independently performing a number of clinical duties/tasks following training and meeting competency within role as per policy and procedure.
Our Assistant will be expected to work across all of the WWL sites, RAEI, Leigh Infirmary, Thomas Linacre Centre and Wrightington
Duties include:
Assist in Specialist led and physiologists rapid access chest pain clinics
Assist in preparation for echocardiograms
Application and removal of ambulatory monitors
Perform basic lung function diagnostics
Perform and report electrocardiograms
Assist in TOE sterilisation / decontamination
Perform other duties as required
Train support workers to perform ECG
To assist members of the medical staff with any queries.
To provide cover when necessary
To provide clerical support to the Admin Team
To provide any other duties that may be required relevant to this grade.
About us
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities
- The Assistant Cardiac Physiologist will undertake high quality and compassionatecare when performing diagnosis testing and clinical duties, under the direction and supervision of the Cardiac Physiologist. The Assistant cardiac Physiologist will workboth independently and working as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
- As an Assistant Cardiac Physiologist, you make a valuable and important contribution to the delivery of high-quality healthcare in the Trust. Your role is to support the registered professional in the delivery of safe, effective, compassionate care to patients and their relatives.
- Working under the direction of a cardiac Physiologist, you will participate in the clinical care provided to patients prioritising workload appropriately and developing competencies that safeguard practice and effectiveness in role
- Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS and Trust Values
- Work as part of a designated multi-disciplinary team, delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual
- Be aware of the patients needs emotional, social, physical, and cultural. Respect privacy, dignity and beliefs. Acts in a way that supports equality and diversity values.
- Work as part of the team in a co-operative, professional and constructive manner.
- Always maintain confidentiality
- Report any information regarding the well-being of the patients to the Registered Health Care Professional in a timely manner.
- To undertake safe venepuncture and cannulation as requested by the Registered Health Care Professional and have competencies checked annually by a Registered Healthcare Professional. (Following the completion of appropriate training and assessment)
- At the request of the Registered Health Care Professional, perform and record physiological measurements on patients, and report any abnormalities to the supervising Cardiac Physiologist
- Obtaining MRSA swabs
- To assist in blood collection.
- Assist the Registered Health Care Professional in maintaining a clean environment
- Following the completion of appropriate training and assessment and under the direction of a registered health care professional undertake clinical activities such as ECG recordings / Spirometry
- Provide and receive sensitive information concerning a patients medical condition.
- Act in accordance with all organisational policies and procedures and within expected values and behaviours.
- Actively participate in and attend departmental MDT meetings.
- Demonstrate good understanding of principles of consent and ensure valid consent is obtained prior to undertaking diagnostic procedures / duties
- Demonstrate good understanding of the Mental Capacity Act / Deprivation of Liberties and applies principles to everyday practice seeking advice / guidance from the registered healthcare professional as required
- Promote health and safety maintaining best practice in health, safety and security
- Share ideas with colleagues to improve care and suggest areas for innovation
- Participate in audit activities being undertaken in area of practice
- Contribute to the improvement of service by reflecting on own practice and supporting that of others
- Adhere to legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines both local and national Regularly attend workplace and staff engagement meetings and contribute positively to discussions about the improvement of care
- Post holders are required to work independently with regard to routine, delegated tasks, following established good practice and refer non-routine tasks appropriately. Work is supervised and evaluated on a routine basis.
Training
- In safe venepuncture and cannulation
- In recording / interpretation of ECG's
- In basic lung function testing.
- Obtaining MRSA swabs,
- Blood collection.
- Undertake Mandatory training updates
- Maintain own level of competence and ongoing CP
- Undertake role specific training for onward development of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities
- The Assistant Cardiac Physiologist will undertake high quality and compassionatecare when performing diagnosis testing and clinical duties, under the direction and supervision of the Cardiac Physiologist. The Assistant cardiac Physiologist will workboth independently and working as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
- As an Assistant Cardiac Physiologist, you make a valuable and important contribution to the delivery of high-quality healthcare in the Trust. Your role is to support the registered professional in the delivery of safe, effective, compassionate care to patients and their relatives.
- Working under the direction of a cardiac Physiologist, you will participate in the clinical care provided to patients prioritising workload appropriately and developing competencies that safeguard practice and effectiveness in role
- Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS and Trust Values
- Work as part of a designated multi-disciplinary team, delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual
- Be aware of the patients needs emotional, social, physical, and cultural. Respect privacy, dignity and beliefs. Acts in a way that supports equality and diversity values.
- Work as part of the team in a co-operative, professional and constructive manner.
- Always maintain confidentiality
- Report any information regarding the well-being of the patients to the Registered Health Care Professional in a timely manner.
- To undertake safe venepuncture and cannulation as requested by the Registered Health Care Professional and have competencies checked annually by a Registered Healthcare Professional. (Following the completion of appropriate training and assessment)
- At the request of the Registered Health Care Professional, perform and record physiological measurements on patients, and report any abnormalities to the supervising Cardiac Physiologist
- Obtaining MRSA swabs
- To assist in blood collection.
- Assist the Registered Health Care Professional in maintaining a clean environment
- Following the completion of appropriate training and assessment and under the direction of a registered health care professional undertake clinical activities such as ECG recordings / Spirometry
- Provide and receive sensitive information concerning a patients medical condition.
- Act in accordance with all organisational policies and procedures and within expected values and behaviours.
- Actively participate in and attend departmental MDT meetings.
- Demonstrate good understanding of principles of consent and ensure valid consent is obtained prior to undertaking diagnostic procedures / duties
- Demonstrate good understanding of the Mental Capacity Act / Deprivation of Liberties and applies principles to everyday practice seeking advice / guidance from the registered healthcare professional as required
- Promote health and safety maintaining best practice in health, safety and security
- Share ideas with colleagues to improve care and suggest areas for innovation
- Participate in audit activities being undertaken in area of practice
- Contribute to the improvement of service by reflecting on own practice and supporting that of others
- Adhere to legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines both local and national Regularly attend workplace and staff engagement meetings and contribute positively to discussions about the improvement of care
- Post holders are required to work independently with regard to routine, delegated tasks, following established good practice and refer non-routine tasks appropriately. Work is supervised and evaluated on a routine basis.
Training
- In safe venepuncture and cannulation
- In recording / interpretation of ECG's
- In basic lung function testing.
- Obtaining MRSA swabs,
- Blood collection.
- Undertake Mandatory training updates
- Maintain own level of competence and ongoing CP
- Undertake role specific training for onward development of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English Language and Maths A to C or 4-9, or functional skills equivalent
Desirable
- SCST accreditation and certification
- IT Qualification or recent in- house training
- Certificate in electrocardiography
Experience
Essential
- To be able to demonstrate experience of working in a health care environment
Desirable
- Experience of working in a the cardiology or respiratory setting
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to perform core clinical competencies
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload
- Able to work on own initiative
- Basic IT Skills
Desirable
- Ability to perform service specific clinical competencies
- ECG and or respiratory interpretation
Knowledge
Desirable
- Knowledge of working within the NHS
- Basic Life Support
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English Language and Maths A to C or 4-9, or functional skills equivalent
Desirable
- SCST accreditation and certification
- IT Qualification or recent in- house training
- Certificate in electrocardiography
Experience
Essential
- To be able to demonstrate experience of working in a health care environment
Desirable
- Experience of working in a the cardiology or respiratory setting
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to perform core clinical competencies
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload
- Able to work on own initiative
- Basic IT Skills
Desirable
- Ability to perform service specific clinical competencies
- ECG and or respiratory interpretation
Knowledge
Desirable
- Knowledge of working within the NHS
- Basic Life Support
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Across WWL Trust Sites
Wigan Lane
Wigan
WN1 2NN
Employer's website
http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
