Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 3 Healthcare Science Assistant to join the Cardio-Respiratory department at Mid Cheshire Hospital Trust.
The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of quality assured cardiology and respiratory diagnostics to support the ongoing development of a community diagnostic centre based at Victoria Infirmary Northwich, presenting an exciting opportunity to work more closely with the primary care setting.
As a member of the Cardio-Respiratory team at Mid Cheshire Hospital, the post holder will have the opportunity to rotate through our Leighton Hospital site, becoming a valuable member of the wider team whilst keeping up a wider skill set.
If full training is required, the successful candidate will be employed into a trainee band 2 role with a view to uplift to a band 3 once all competencies are met.
The service will run 08:00 - 20:00 7 days a week. Hours will be worked on a shift pattern to include weekend and evenings. Part time applicants are welcome to apply but will be expected to participate in evening and weekend duties.
Main duties of the job
An opportunity has arisen to join our busy but friendly Cardio-Respiratory and Vascular diagnostics team. We are looking for an enthusiastic, friendly and professional Healthcare Science Assistant to support our team to provide diagnostic services across Victoria Infirmary Northwich and Leighton Hospital.
The post is full time, but part-time candidates will be considered. The successful candidate will be asked to work weekends and evenings on a rota system as the service develops.
Clinical responsibilities will include the provision of high-quality electrocardiography, ambulatory ECG and blood pressure hook up as well as obtaining and reporting high quality spirometry measurements with and without reversibility. You will also be expected to participate in the set-up and download of overnight sleep studies and will be involved with any future development of the sleep service at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
You will undertake general clerical duties including data entry, appointment and booking amendments, telephone queries, filing and clinic preparation.
A flexible approach, accuracy and attention to detail are essential. If you have any questions and wish to discuss the role or arrange an informal visit please do not hesitate to contact Vicky Hilton, Deputy Service Manager, or Janet Freel, Service Manager on 01270 612188.
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.
We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies and children's health.
The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.
During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE. The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives. At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main duties will include but are not exclusive to;
To competently perform and interpret quality assured spirometry with and without reversibility to ARTP standards on adult patients in a variety of clinical settings.
To competently perform and analyse overnight oximetry and respiratory sleep studies, training is available to develop these skills if required.
To competently perform and interpret quality assured 12 lead ECGs to SCST standards on adult and paediatric patients in a variety of clinical settings.
To competently hook-up and download ambulatory ECG monitoring for a variety of time periods ranging from 24 hours - 14 days using Spacelabs CF, Sentinel and Novacor ambulatory monitors and software.
To competently perform, download and report ambulatory blood pressure measurements over a period of 24 - 48 hours using Spacelabs Ontrak ambulatory monitors and Sentinel software.
To be responsible for the maintenance of equipment, calibration and verification of measurements and identification of faults, escalating any unresolved faults to a senior member of staff in a timely manner
To make judgements within own area of competence, identifying the correct application of a procedure whilst recognising when to report a problem, concern or contra-indication to testing.
To confidently obtain a brief medical history from patients to ensure all assessments undertaken are done so safely and appropriately.
To liaise with the wider MDT to organise and perform respiratory investigations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main duties will include but are not exclusive to;
To competently perform and interpret quality assured spirometry with and without reversibility to ARTP standards on adult patients in a variety of clinical settings.
To competently perform and analyse overnight oximetry and respiratory sleep studies, training is available to develop these skills if required.
To competently perform and interpret quality assured 12 lead ECGs to SCST standards on adult and paediatric patients in a variety of clinical settings.
To competently hook-up and download ambulatory ECG monitoring for a variety of time periods ranging from 24 hours - 14 days using Spacelabs CF, Sentinel and Novacor ambulatory monitors and software.
To competently perform, download and report ambulatory blood pressure measurements over a period of 24 - 48 hours using Spacelabs Ontrak ambulatory monitors and Sentinel software.
To be responsible for the maintenance of equipment, calibration and verification of measurements and identification of faults, escalating any unresolved faults to a senior member of staff in a timely manner
To make judgements within own area of competence, identifying the correct application of a procedure whilst recognising when to report a problem, concern or contra-indication to testing.
To confidently obtain a brief medical history from patients to ensure all assessments undertaken are done so safely and appropriately.
To liaise with the wider MDT to organise and perform respiratory investigations.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Required level of education and experience
Desirable
Essential
Essential
- Awareness of the need for confidentiality in accordance with Data Protection Act and national/local guidelines
Essential
Essential
- A recognition of the importance of showing respect, dignity and compassion to patients and colleagues.
Desirable
Desirable
- Familiar with trust IT systems
Desirable
Desirable
- SCST certificate in electrocardiology
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Required level of education and experience
Desirable
Essential
Essential
- Awareness of the need for confidentiality in accordance with Data Protection Act and national/local guidelines
Essential
Essential
- A recognition of the importance of showing respect, dignity and compassion to patients and colleagues.
Desirable
Desirable
- Familiar with trust IT systems
Desirable
Desirable
- SCST certificate in electrocardiology
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).
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).
