Job summary
The CDC is part of wider programme to reform and renew the delivery of diagnostics to meet increasing demand for services. CDC's will facilitate patients having their diagnostic tests performed closer to home & within the local community & is open for 12 hours a day over 7 days a week
The north-east London (NEL) community diagnosis centre service provision is anticipated to include the following services:
Targeted lung health check screening programme (TLHC)
Prostate screening programme
General Ultrasound service
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiorespiratory Diagnostics
We are seeking a motivated individuals to work in the cardiorespiratory diagnostics service in the CDC at Mile End Hospital, with regular rotation to other sites. You will be required to work autonomously (will be trained, dependent on background experience) across the service.
Cardiopulmonary exercise testing - supporting unexplained breathlessness service.
Non-invasive cardiology - Ambulatory Monitors and electrocardiography.
Lung function testing - Spirometry, reversibility, gas transfer, FeNO testing.
Applications from candidates who have a BSc Clinical Physiology (or equivalent) with a cardiology or respiratory specialism, or thosefrom Cardiac or Respiratory physiology & with a relevant Exercise Science background will be considered.
To arrange a visit, please contact Nolan.stain1@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be a key member of the non-invasive services at CDC,focusing on supporting the cardiorespiratory service. The service will run 12 hours aday across 7 day, therefore the successful candidate will do 12 hour shifts on any ofthese days.
The aim role is to support the non-invasive cardiology and lung function services within the Trust sites, there will be an opportunity to be involved in cardiopulmonary based research/audit projects. There will also be the opportunity to be involved in quality assurance within these services. Depending on background specialism, training will be provided in cardiology or respiratory to develop skills across the breath of cardiorespiratory physiology services.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent (BSc in Exercise Sciences / Physiology).
- Basic Life Support
- Registered or working towards registration with the Academy for healthcare Science (AHCS) and/or HCPC
Desirable
- Immediate Life Support
- Good clinical practice
- Attendance at ARTP or other recognised CPET interpretation course
- ECG Interpretation (SCST exam)
- Spirometry certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience conducting clinical cardiopulmonary exercise testing.
- Experience conducting spirometry testing.
- Experience conducting clinical treadmill exercise tolerance testing.
- Experience of non-invasive cardiology investigations - ECG, ambulatory ECG
Desirable
- Experience conducting full lung function testing
- Experience conducting and reporting CPET combined with stress echocardiography
- Experience of training junior members of staff
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the data protection act and an understanding of patient confidentiality
- Knowledge and understanding of Equal Opportunity and diversity issues
Desirable
- Knowledge of a Millennium (patient appointment system) or similar system
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent (BSc in Exercise Sciences / Physiology).
- Basic Life Support
- Registered or working towards registration with the Academy for healthcare Science (AHCS) and/or HCPC
Desirable
- Immediate Life Support
- Good clinical practice
- Attendance at ARTP or other recognised CPET interpretation course
- ECG Interpretation (SCST exam)
- Spirometry certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience conducting clinical cardiopulmonary exercise testing.
- Experience conducting spirometry testing.
- Experience conducting clinical treadmill exercise tolerance testing.
- Experience of non-invasive cardiology investigations - ECG, ambulatory ECG
Desirable
- Experience conducting full lung function testing
- Experience conducting and reporting CPET combined with stress echocardiography
- Experience of training junior members of staff
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the data protection act and an understanding of patient confidentiality
- Knowledge and understanding of Equal Opportunity and diversity issues
Desirable
- Knowledge of a Millennium (patient appointment system) or similar system
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).
