Job summary
This post may close early due to high volume of applications.
To provide professional service support to the cardiac physiologists. this post will start with support worker role and in turn progress to training to carry out accurate examination and basic interpretation of ECG's on both In and Out patients. Ensure high standards of patient care. Carry out Ambulatory blood pressure and 12 lead ECG recordings. Contribute towards the provision of a professional high quality diagnostic service supporting a multi-disciplinary team as required.
Main duties of the job
Support worker duties include getting the patient ready for their echocardiogram by performing height , weight and BP checks and assist with getting changed as required. In time with training responsible for recording a high quality ECG and identify abnormal findings to a suitable member of staff
Participate in the role of cardiographer on all wards assisting ward staff with ECG as required requested by phone or ICE
Maintaining correct good quality ambulatory 24 hour tape and BP application in order to provide highest quality recording for analysis and interpretation with accurate patient demographics
To assist cardiac physiologists and Echocardiographers in preparation of patients undergoing all investigations with in the department
Assist in training nursing staff, student physiologists and medical students in ECG positions and recording.
Cover workload in any Trust site including diagnostic centres as required depending on workloads and staffing
Stock top- up, ordering of supplies and maintain tidy work environment.
To comply with all Trust policies
Demonstrate commitment to IWL principles and flexible working patterns, to meet the needs of the service
Tackle discrimination and harassment, and promote equality and diversity in the work place Maintenance of personal development file with a senior member of staff
Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality
Keeping accurate records
About us
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.
We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
We recruit for values and "Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for recording a high quality ECG and identify abnormal findings to a suitable member of staff
Participate in the role of cardiographer on the wards assisting ward staff with ECG as required
Maintaining correct good quality ambulatory 24 hour tape and BP application in order to provide highest quality recording for analysis and interpretation with accurate patient demographics
To assist cardiac physiologists and Echocardiographers in preparation of patients undergoing all investigations with in the department
Responsible for covering all wards and departments via ICE requests and phone service.
Assist in training nursing staff, student physiologists and medical students in ECG positions and recording.
Responsible for prioritising daily work load
Cover workload in any Trust site including diagnostic centres as required depending on workloads and staffing
Stock top- up, ordering of supplies and maintain tidy work environment.
To comply with all Trust policies
Demonstrate commitment to IWL principles and flexible working patterns, to meet the needs of the service
Tackle discrimination and harassment, and promote equality and diversity in the work place Maintenance of personal development file with a senior member of staff
Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality
Keeping accurate records
Maintenance of personal development file with a senior member of staff
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for recording a high quality ECG and identify abnormal findings to a suitable member of staff
Participate in the role of cardiographer on the wards assisting ward staff with ECG as required
Maintaining correct good quality ambulatory 24 hour tape and BP application in order to provide highest quality recording for analysis and interpretation with accurate patient demographics
To assist cardiac physiologists and Echocardiographers in preparation of patients undergoing all investigations with in the department
Responsible for covering all wards and departments via ICE requests and phone service.
Assist in training nursing staff, student physiologists and medical students in ECG positions and recording.
Responsible for prioritising daily work load
Cover workload in any Trust site including diagnostic centres as required depending on workloads and staffing
Stock top- up, ordering of supplies and maintain tidy work environment.
To comply with all Trust policies
Demonstrate commitment to IWL principles and flexible working patterns, to meet the needs of the service
Tackle discrimination and harassment, and promote equality and diversity in the work place Maintenance of personal development file with a senior member of staff
Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality
Keeping accurate records
Maintenance of personal development file with a senior member of staff
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous support worker/helper or HCA within the hospital environment
Desirable
- Knowledge of ECG recording techniques
Education and qualifications
Essential
- O level/GCSE/functional skills in Maths and English
Desirable
- have or be prepared to undertake ACST / ECG interpretation exams
- have previous NHS experience in an acute setting
- Previous BLS or ILS certificate ACST part I and II
skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, with attention to detail
Desirable
- Previous Knowledge and use of PAS ICE and or CRIS
Experience
Essential
- basic ICT skill and use of previous ICT systems
Desirable
- previous use of CRIS/ICE /TRAK
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous support worker/helper or HCA within the hospital environment
Desirable
- Knowledge of ECG recording techniques
Education and qualifications
Essential
- O level/GCSE/functional skills in Maths and English
Desirable
- have or be prepared to undertake ACST / ECG interpretation exams
- have previous NHS experience in an acute setting
- Previous BLS or ILS certificate ACST part I and II
skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, with attention to detail
Desirable
- Previous Knowledge and use of PAS ICE and or CRIS
Experience
Essential
- basic ICT skill and use of previous ICT systems
Desirable
- previous use of CRIS/ICE /TRAK
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).
