0456 - Cardio-respiratory Support Physiologist

Job summary

The Cardiology Department at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust offers a range of high-quality cardiology and respiratory diagnostic procedures, both at the Trust and the Community Diagnostic Centre, to the residents of Barnsley and surrounding areas as inpatients, outpatients or as direct access referrals from General Practitioners.

We are looking for enthusiastic, efficient and motivated Cardio-respiratory Support Physiologists to join our team in our busy cardio-respiratory department.

Candidates must have GCSE English and Mathematics (grade A to C) or equivalent, also a science qualification would be preferred and/or healthcare experience. It is essential that the candidates work well in a team, are committed to providing a high quality efficient and effective service and set high personal standards. You will need to be diligent, enthusiastic, hardworking, with the ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients and members of the public.

Candidates should have the SCST Certificate in Electrocardiography, although applications will be considered from candidates that dont have this. Candidates without the Certificate of Electrocardiography will be trained and will need to sit the exams for this national certificate.

For further information contact Jodie Semley, or Jess Bloodworth, (Chief Cardio-respiratory Physiologists), 01226 432174.

Main duties of the job

Duties will include:

Performing routine electrocardiography (ECG) to SCST standards,

Fitting and removal of ambulatory ECG and blood pressure monitors

Basic spirometry (including reversibility)

Fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) testing

Overnight pulsoximetry

Assisting a Senior Cardio-respiratory Physiologist during exercise testing.

Procedures will be carried out on a range of patients as inpatients and outpatients where there maybe exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances. Exposure to patient body odours, body fluids and secretions may occur.

To ensure that the clinical testing rooms are clean, tidy and restocked.

To carry out daily equipment and room safety checks.

To assist with the practical training of new Support Physiologists and students.

To participate in the process of service improvement within the department.

About us

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work

We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction

We reserve the right to close positions early

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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