0460 - Cardio-respiratory Physiologist

Job summary

Students yet to qualify would be on a training rate of Annex 21.

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

We are looking for an enthusiastic, efficient and motivated Cardio-respiratory Physiologist to join our team in our busy cardio-respiratory department at Band 5 level. This post will include further training for progression to band 6 and band 7 level once accreditation is achieved with either The British Society of Echocardiography or The British Heart Rhythm Society.

Candidates must have, or be in year 3 of the BSc Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology) Degree, or equivalent.

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.

For further information contact Lisa Box, Chief Cardio-respiratory Physiologist, 01226 432174 or Jess Bloodworth, Chief Cardio-respiratory Physiologist, 01226 432174.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be suitably qualified to a high standard in order to carry out duties, as the content of this work has a high direct impact on patient treatment and safety.

To provide a clinical technical service that includes routine ECG, exercise tolerance testing (both doctor and physiologist supervised), 24 hour ambulatory monitoring, angiography, spirometry, pulsoximetry and full lung function testing. Procedures will be carried out on a range of patients where there maybe exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances. Exposure to patient body odours, body fluids and secretions may occur frequently. Training within echocardiography and pacing services to accrediation level.

To analyse and assess test results against acceptability criteria.

To work within agreed professional policies and protocols/procedures without direct supervision.

Daily concentration on tests is a predictable pattern. Prolonged concentration for monitoring patients on extended tests.

Responsible for data entry, text processing and storage of data on Tomcat, MUSE, McKesson Cardiology System and Sentinel systems. Occasional requirement to create spread sheets e.g., medical devices.

About us

We reserve the right to close positions early

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

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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