Health Care Scientist Support Worker

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join CIU. This will be with a 2 year training programme with CS group to undertake a level 2 training course, whilst working in CIU and to obtain the SCST certificate in ECGs.

The course is designed for all Healthcare Science Assistants as an Induction to the role. There are further courses, level 4 in both cardio/ resp or separated and degree level 6 courses in either Cardio, Resp Physiology and Masters.

This qualification combines both competence and knowledge aspects and is designed to give learners the practical competencies, technical skills and sector related knowledge that they need to be able to carry out the job effectively. It is based on National Occupational Standards designed by healthcare employers. The Pearson BTEC level 2 diploma in Assistants and want to have their knowledge and skills formerly recognised. The qualification will give learners the opportunity to

Develop knowledge related to the healthcare science environment and the roles and responsibilities f those who work in this environment

develop skills related to the health care science environment

develop effective study skills, including the use of reflective practice

achieve a nationally recognised level 2 qualifications

develop personal growth and engagement in learning

Main duties of the job

To work effectively and efficiently as part of a team within Clinical Investigations Unit (CIU), ensuring a high-quality service is provided to patients attending the department.

Perform 12 lead ECG in a variety of clinical settings. Work alongside other colleagues, clinicians, the patient and their relatives.

To assist in the professional and operational delivery of the service within CIU, including shared allocation of work and training of other staff.

About us

We operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.