Senior Assistant Technical Officer

Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

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Job summary

Senior Assistant Technical Officer (SATO)/ Cardiology Healthcare Science Assistant (37.5hrs/week)

Band 3 or Band 2 to progress to Band 3 conditional on achievement of required SCST ECG certification.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Mid Yorkshire Trusts progressive Cardiology Service, providing services on 4 sites at Pinderfields (Wakefield), Pontefract, Dewsbury and the New Community Diagnostic Centre

The Cardiac Investigations service provides a comprehensive range of invasive and non-invasive procedures.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring individual and this is an ideal opportunity to join our friendly team. Duties will include performing routine 12 lead electrocardiograms (ECGs), ambulatory blood pressure monitoring and ambulatory ECG with the potential to develop skills further as appropriate, such as support in exercise ECG. The successful candidate will also be responsible for other departmental duties including stock management/ ordering, cleaning and maintenance of equipment and training of students.

Continuous professional development is encouraged and supported as we recognise its importance in facilitating individuals to achieve their full potential.

You will hold or be expected to study for an SCST Certificate in Electrocardiography qualification.

Applicants who do not have the required qualification are eligible to apply and if successful would be employed at Band 2 until the above relevant certificate is achieved.

Main duties of the job

Performs and evaluates resting electrocardiographs (ECGs) to national standard.

Set up, fit and download ambulatory ECG monitors

Set up, fit and download ambulatory blood pressure monitors.

Prepares and maintains clinical areas.

Be responsible for ensuring that all equipment is maintained, clean and safe to use. Ensure damaged/ faulty equipment is reported appropriately.

Support the Departmental A&C with the following duties:

Maintaining stock levels and ordering where necessary of office items such as stationary, and clinical disposable items from NHS Central Stores.

Cardiology database user. Retrieving and entering test results, entering OP attendance.

The successful applicant will be rostered to work at any of the 4 Trust sites as required.

To assist in the training program of Student Physiologists, Nursing staff and Paramedics.

About us

We provide care and support to over a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield).

Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our workforce.

We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.

We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all applicants are treated fairly and consistently.

We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.

We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.

Date posted

28 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,383 to £24,336 a year Dependant on passing SCST Certificate in October 2024

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9377-MED4148

Job locations

Pinderfields Hospital

Aberford Road

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG

Job description

Job responsibilities

Technical Duties and responsibilities:

Records to National Standard and evaluates resting electrocardiographs (ECGs)
Fits and downloads the results onto specific computer software, ambulatory blood pressure monitors.
Fits and downloads the results onto specific computer software 24hour ambulatory monitors.
Prepares patients for other investigations including taking baseline tests such as Blood pressure, Height and Weight.
Prepares and maintains clinical areas.
Be responsible for ensuring that all equipment is maintained, clean and safe to use.
Report any damaged or faulty equipment to the Medical Physics Department for repair/ replacement.

Support the Departmental A&C with the following duties:

Maintain an up to date filing system, filing of reports and other documentation
Photocopying and general office duties as required.
Maintaining stock levels and ordering where necessary of office items such as stationary, and clinical disposable items from NHS Central Stores.
Retrieving patient case notes for outpatient clinics, and maintaining an accurate Departmental record of notes trail
ECAMIS user. Accessing patient information and appointing clinic lists.
SOLUS database user. Retrieving and entering test results, entering OP attendance.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

To assist in the training program of Student Physiologists, Nursing staff and Paramedics.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Technical Duties and responsibilities:

Records to National Standard and evaluates resting electrocardiographs (ECGs)
Fits and downloads the results onto specific computer software, ambulatory blood pressure monitors.
Fits and downloads the results onto specific computer software 24hour ambulatory monitors.
Prepares patients for other investigations including taking baseline tests such as Blood pressure, Height and Weight.
Prepares and maintains clinical areas.
Be responsible for ensuring that all equipment is maintained, clean and safe to use.
Report any damaged or faulty equipment to the Medical Physics Department for repair/ replacement.

Support the Departmental A&C with the following duties:

Maintain an up to date filing system, filing of reports and other documentation
Photocopying and general office duties as required.
Maintaining stock levels and ordering where necessary of office items such as stationary, and clinical disposable items from NHS Central Stores.
Retrieving patient case notes for outpatient clinics, and maintaining an accurate Departmental record of notes trail
ECAMIS user. Accessing patient information and appointing clinic lists.
SOLUS database user. Retrieving and entering test results, entering OP attendance.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

To assist in the training program of Student Physiologists, Nursing staff and Paramedics.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Ability to train and coach individuals in ECG testing dependent on experience

Desirable

Experience of working in a cardiology team

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE Maths & English Level A-C or equivalent.
Computer skills/Clait Qualification.
Certified electrocardiography course - NVQ3 equivalent, or commitment to undertaking the required qualification in October 2024.
IT skills.

Desirable

Basic life support.
SCST Certificate in Electrocardiography/ Certificate in essential ECG interpretation.

Personal Attributes

Essential

Positive attitude.
Self motivated, enthusiastic and approachable.
Team player.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Knowledge and awareness

Essential

Understands the need for confidentiality.
Awareness of health and safety requirements.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Ability to train and coach individuals in ECG testing dependent on experience

Desirable

Experience of working in a cardiology team

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE Maths & English Level A-C or equivalent.
Computer skills/Clait Qualification.
Certified electrocardiography course - NVQ3 equivalent, or commitment to undertaking the required qualification in October 2024.
IT skills.

Desirable

Basic life support.
SCST Certificate in Electrocardiography/ Certificate in essential ECG interpretation.

Personal Attributes

Essential

Positive attitude.
Self motivated, enthusiastic and approachable.
Team player.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Knowledge and awareness

Essential

Understands the need for confidentiality.
Awareness of health and safety requirements.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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