Job summary
This is exciting opportunity to work as a Healthcare Scientist Assistant in the Cardiac Physiology Department in the OUH Trust. The role involves supporting Cardiac Physiologists and other medical specialities to perform electrocardiograms (ECGs), Blood pressures and a multitude of other clinical diagnostic testing in the Cardiology directorate.
Main duties of the job
Cardiac Physiology Healthcare Scientist Assistant (Band 3)
An exciting opportunity is available to join the Cardiac Physiology team at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We are a friendly, dynamic and welcoming multi-disciplinary team working routinely across the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, the Horton Hospital in Banbury and various community settings around the county.
The role involves hands-on clinical duties such as performing electrocardiograms (ECG's), fitting event monitors and assisting with exercise testing. Other duties include measurement of height and weight, cannulation and urine analysis. Alongside these clinical duties this role also requires basic administration skills, good time management and organisational skills and an outstanding approach to customer care.
Due to the nature of this patient facing role, candidates should have a calm and caring attitude and excellent interpersonal skills. As the role involves working across the county the ability to adapt to these varied locations, and show flexibility when necessary, is a must.
No previous clinical experience is necessary as full training will be given and successful applicants will be expected to work towards SCST Certificate of Electrocardiography examination and the Trust's Care Certificate.
Interested candidates are strongly recommended to visit the department for a greater understanding of the post.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. For more information on OUH please viewOUH At a Glance by OUHospitals
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.
We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In this role you will:
- Without immediate supervision, use appropriate electro-medical equipment (e.g. electrocardiograph, sphygmomanometer, spirometer, weighing scales, and ambulatory recording systems) in wards or departments throughout the organisation to obtain physiological data from patients (adults, children and neonates).
- To perform, accurately record and report patient observations -temp, pulse, BP, following completion of relevant competencies/training.
- To be able to identify when to carry out and report observations, should a patients condition alter/deteriorate
- To perform additional tasks as directed i.e. cannulation and phlebotomy following completion of relevant competencies/training.
- To demonstrate good communication skills when dealing with patients, relatives and members of the multidisciplinary team utilising sensitivity, empathy and ability to manage conflict.
- To assist with patient moving and handling using correct methods and equipment as required (as per manual handling policy) and completion of appropriate paperwork.
- To demonstrate skills at time management and prioritisation of workload with support from senior cardiac physiology support worker/HSA or service lead
- To undertake mandatory, statutory and local training as required by the Trust and directorate.
- To be flexible/willing to assist all areas within cardiac physiology e.g. at times of sickness or increased workload.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In this role you will:
- Without immediate supervision, use appropriate electro-medical equipment (e.g. electrocardiograph, sphygmomanometer, spirometer, weighing scales, and ambulatory recording systems) in wards or departments throughout the organisation to obtain physiological data from patients (adults, children and neonates).
- To perform, accurately record and report patient observations -temp, pulse, BP, following completion of relevant competencies/training.
- To be able to identify when to carry out and report observations, should a patients condition alter/deteriorate
- To perform additional tasks as directed i.e. cannulation and phlebotomy following completion of relevant competencies/training.
- To demonstrate good communication skills when dealing with patients, relatives and members of the multidisciplinary team utilising sensitivity, empathy and ability to manage conflict.
- To assist with patient moving and handling using correct methods and equipment as required (as per manual handling policy) and completion of appropriate paperwork.
- To demonstrate skills at time management and prioritisation of workload with support from senior cardiac physiology support worker/HSA or service lead
- To undertake mandatory, statutory and local training as required by the Trust and directorate.
- To be flexible/willing to assist all areas within cardiac physiology e.g. at times of sickness or increased workload.
Person Specification
Education and Professional Qua
Essential
- oLiterate, articulate and numerate
- oSecondary school education
Desirable
- oSCST exams
- oExperience in the NHS
- oAwareness of the critical nature of cardiac physiology
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- oExperience of dealing with people
- oMust have the ability to develop new skills efficiently.
- oAware of the importance of maintaining confidentiality.
- oSupportive to patients, visitors and colleagues.
Desirable
- oDemonstrable experience in a broad range of cardiac physiological procedures such as ECG, Exercise Tolerance Testing, continuous ambulatory monitoring preparation.
- oUnderstanding of the roles of cardiac physiology, nursing, ancillary and other staff
- oPrevious health care work
- oAbility to perform and record vital observations i.e. BP, temp etc.
- oAbility to perform ECG's
- oCompetent in a range of electrocardiographic procedures including preparation, attachment and detachment of ambulatory monitoring systems.
- oDocumented evidence of attendance to mandatory and statutory training
- oExperience in an acute setting
- oUndertaken appropriate mandatory and statutory training including child protection and vulnerable adult
Personal qualities
Essential
- oProfessional attitude, takes pride in work
- oPatient centred approach,
- oRespectful to colleagues and patients, respects diversity.
- oWorks well within a team
- oCommitted to professional development of self and team
- oAbility to learn from successes and setbacks
- oExcellent customer care
- oGood communication skills -verbal/written
- oA positive approach to change
- oGood team player
- oDemonstrates initiative
Desirable
Skills and abilities
Essential
- oSelf-motivation
- oOpen to change
- oEffective communication skills (verbal and written)
- oDemonstrates adaptability /flexibility and a positive approach to challenges
- oAble to cope under pressure
Desirable
- oDecision making and problem solving skills
Person Specification
Education and Professional Qua
Essential
- oLiterate, articulate and numerate
- oSecondary school education
Desirable
- oSCST exams
- oExperience in the NHS
- oAwareness of the critical nature of cardiac physiology
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- oExperience of dealing with people
- oMust have the ability to develop new skills efficiently.
- oAware of the importance of maintaining confidentiality.
- oSupportive to patients, visitors and colleagues.
Desirable
- oDemonstrable experience in a broad range of cardiac physiological procedures such as ECG, Exercise Tolerance Testing, continuous ambulatory monitoring preparation.
- oUnderstanding of the roles of cardiac physiology, nursing, ancillary and other staff
- oPrevious health care work
- oAbility to perform and record vital observations i.e. BP, temp etc.
- oAbility to perform ECG's
- oCompetent in a range of electrocardiographic procedures including preparation, attachment and detachment of ambulatory monitoring systems.
- oDocumented evidence of attendance to mandatory and statutory training
- oExperience in an acute setting
- oUndertaken appropriate mandatory and statutory training including child protection and vulnerable adult
Personal qualities
Essential
- oProfessional attitude, takes pride in work
- oPatient centred approach,
- oRespectful to colleagues and patients, respects diversity.
- oWorks well within a team
- oCommitted to professional development of self and team
- oAbility to learn from successes and setbacks
- oExcellent customer care
- oGood communication skills -verbal/written
- oA positive approach to change
- oGood team player
- oDemonstrates initiative
Desirable
Skills and abilities
Essential
- oSelf-motivation
- oOpen to change
- oEffective communication skills (verbal and written)
- oDemonstrates adaptability /flexibility and a positive approach to challenges
- oAble to cope under pressure
Desirable
- oDecision making and problem solving skills
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
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
John Radcliffe Hospital & Horton General Hospital
Headley Way
Oxford/Banbury
OX3 9DU
Employer's website
https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
