Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Cardiac Physiologist to join our busy Cardiac Physiology Department.
You will be involved in all aspects of the non-invasive Cardiology Department and will be expected to assist in the timely, efficient and safe delivery of Cardiology procedures.
You must be able to coordinate the day-to-day running of the ECG and ambulatory monitoring service performing and reporting under indirect supervision and will also be involved with the exercise testing and MIBI services.
In addition to this, you will be expected to undertake ordering and audit stock levels as part of their role
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for providing support to the technical staff within the Cardiology Department and to assist in the timely, efficient and safe delivery of Cardiology services. This will include participating in the provision of cardiology services for all in-patient and out-patients.
You will be expected to participate in the day-to-day operation of the department at all levels. This will include participating in the training program in place for cardiology trainees. It will also be expected to assist and guide new and less experienced cardiology staff as well as provide clinical technical advice and support to medical staff within the Trust.
With Papworth coming onto the CUH site in the next few years, it's anticipated that some cross site cover will be required.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 12000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 9th June 2024
Interviews are due to be held week commencing 17th June 2024
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 9th June 2024
Interviews are due to be held week commencing 17th June 2024
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 numeracy and literacy, or equivalent.
- Good standard of general education
Desirable
- Working towards SCST proficiency exam/SCST Cardiology Exam
- Basic and/or Intermediate Life Support
Experience
Essential
- Proven work experience dealing with public in a customer service environment.
- Experience using Microsoft software. Word/Excel.
- Effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills
Desirable
- Competency framework: proficiency in performing ECG, ambulatory monitoring fitting and analysis and Assistance for Exercise Testing.
- Health Service Experience.
- Previous experiences with record keeping/admin.
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic knowledge of cardiac anatomy
Desirable
- Ability to recognise life threatening arrhythmias
Skills
Essential
- Able to work within the limits of own competence and levels of responsibility and accountability within the work team.
- Able to prioritise and organise workload to provide quality care to patients.
- Able to recognise situations when a more senior member of staff is required
- Effective communication skills
- Able to work well in team environment.
- Understand the importance of confidentiality
Desirable
- Previous experience as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Previous experiences with record keeping.
- Ability to demonstrate and teach techniques
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind and excellent
Desirable
- Involvement with supporting staff training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 numeracy and literacy, or equivalent.
- Good standard of general education
Desirable
- Working towards SCST proficiency exam/SCST Cardiology Exam
- Basic and/or Intermediate Life Support
Experience
Essential
- Proven work experience dealing with public in a customer service environment.
- Experience using Microsoft software. Word/Excel.
- Effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills
Desirable
- Competency framework: proficiency in performing ECG, ambulatory monitoring fitting and analysis and Assistance for Exercise Testing.
- Health Service Experience.
- Previous experiences with record keeping/admin.
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic knowledge of cardiac anatomy
Desirable
- Ability to recognise life threatening arrhythmias
Skills
Essential
- Able to work within the limits of own competence and levels of responsibility and accountability within the work team.
- Able to prioritise and organise workload to provide quality care to patients.
- Able to recognise situations when a more senior member of staff is required
- Effective communication skills
- Able to work well in team environment.
- Understand the importance of confidentiality
Desirable
- Previous experience as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Previous experiences with record keeping.
- Ability to demonstrate and teach techniques
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind and excellent
Desirable
- Involvement with supporting staff training
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).