Job summary
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust covers a large geographic area which encompasses the Furness peninsula, the city of Lancaster and the Lake District. Clinical investigation Services are provided on three sites, Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Furness General Hospital and Westmorland General Hospital.The post will be on theRoyal Lancaster Infirmarysite.
An opportunity has arisen to join a friendly, committed team in clinical Investigations. We are looking for a motivated, dedicatedand enthusiastic individual.
The Clinical Investigation Unit provides a wide range of invasive and non- invasive services. We have a dedicated Cardiac centre based a Westmorland offering Angiography, pacing and CRT services and the introduction of Dobutamine Stress echo.
Applicants must possessBSE accreditationand have proof ofContinued professionaldevelopment, excellentcommunication and customer care skills and demonstrate a willingness to work both independently and as part of the wider team.
Main duties of the job
To work effectively and efficiently as part of the Clinical Investigations team in providing a high quality service, ensuring the highest standard of patient care.
To undertake, supervise and at a highly specialist level in Echocardiography. Provide a broad range of complex non invasive Clinical physiological procedures on patients, to inform clinical diagnosis, advises clinicians, interpret results and provide factual reports e.g. Echocardiograms and to maintain any other existing skills.
About us
We operate from three main hospitals - FGH, RLI and WGH, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom, GP practices and QVC and Ulverston Health Centre.
FGH and RLI have a range of general hospital services with Emergency care and critical./ coronary units and various Consultant led services.
WGH provides a range of general hospital service, 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 hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostic, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In additional, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Our community services for adults are provided in peoples homes, community centres, clinics, GP practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- BSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent
- BSE accredited
- Evidence of maintaining relevant Continuing Professional Development
Essential
Essential
- oAppropriate and relevant post degree clinical experience. o
- Highly developed specialist knowledge acquired through training as a Clinical Physiologist.
- oEvidence of highly developed written and oral communication skills in English in a variety of settings. oExperience of working within a team
- Experience of working within a team
Desirable
- HPC/RCCP Registration
- ILS
- Working knowledge of Lorenzo and MediConnect
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- BSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent
- BSE accredited
- Evidence of maintaining relevant Continuing Professional Development
Essential
Essential
- oAppropriate and relevant post degree clinical experience. o
- Highly developed specialist knowledge acquired through training as a Clinical Physiologist.
- oEvidence of highly developed written and oral communication skills in English in a variety of settings. oExperience of working within a team
- Experience of working within a team
Desirable
- HPC/RCCP Registration
- ILS
- Working knowledge of Lorenzo and MediConnect
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
