Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Band 4 Cardiac Physiologist

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Job summary

  • To perform 12 lead ECG's.
  • Connecting and preparing 24hr ECG Tapes, 24hr BP monitor required by the Consultant Cardiologist.
  • Event Recorders for 72hrs, 5-days and 7-day recordings
  • Checking in and outpatients from cardiac investigation clinics
  • To provide factual reports
  • highlight any abnormalities to Senior physiologist / managers.

Main duties of the job

  • Performing any necessary administrative work-related technical duties.
  • Perform ECG's, Event recordings, 24hr ECG ambulatory monitoring and BP monitoring
  • To inform cardiology manager of any deficiencies in stock levels i.e. consumables.
  • General duties including preparation of results, general maintenance and daily calibration of equipment, adherence to Health & Safety Regulations
  • Basic Life Support and Fire Training are mandatory.

About us

The cardiology department consists of various grades of physiologist who specialise in non- invasive and invasive procedures.

The department work with state-of-the-art equipment which are upgraded regularly the department is committed to giving our patients the best experience in a cardiology department where patient are usually very worried about their condition.

The Trust is very supportive not only to patients, but to staff also and the work ethnic is always very good.

Details

Date posted

04 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£29,460 to £31,909 a year Per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-5914674

Job locations

Barnet

Wellhouse Lane

Barnet

EN5 3DJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Performing any necessary administrative work-related technical duties.
  • Assist in pacemaker implantation and provide subsequent reprogramming, troubleshooting and follow up clinics.
  • Perform ECGs, Event recordings, 24hr ECG ambulatory monitoring and BP monitoring.
  • To inform cardiology manager of any deficiencies in stock levels i.e. consumables.General duties including preparation of results, general maintenance and daily calibration of equipment, adherence to Health & Safety Regulations
  • Basic Life Support and Fire Training are mandatory.
  • Participate in the Cardiology Department meetings.
  • The post holder will treat all patients with respect and understanding and do all within his/her power to ensure the comfort and happiness, as far as possible, of all patients attending the department or being seen on the wards.
  • Whilst a broad outline of responsibilities has been included above, this should not be seen as reflecting the whole of the requirements within the definition of this post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Performing any necessary administrative work-related technical duties.
  • Assist in pacemaker implantation and provide subsequent reprogramming, troubleshooting and follow up clinics.
  • Perform ECGs, Event recordings, 24hr ECG ambulatory monitoring and BP monitoring.
  • To inform cardiology manager of any deficiencies in stock levels i.e. consumables.General duties including preparation of results, general maintenance and daily calibration of equipment, adherence to Health & Safety Regulations
  • Basic Life Support and Fire Training are mandatory.
  • Participate in the Cardiology Department meetings.
  • The post holder will treat all patients with respect and understanding and do all within his/her power to ensure the comfort and happiness, as far as possible, of all patients attending the department or being seen on the wards.
  • Whilst a broad outline of responsibilities has been included above, this should not be seen as reflecting the whole of the requirements within the definition of this post.

Person Specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

  • O'Level Mathmathtic
  • O'Level English
  • O'Level in suitable science subject
  • BLS Certified

Experience

Essential

  • NHS Experience
  • Clerical Experience
  • IT Experience

Desirable

  • Experience in working with the public

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

  • Able to work accurately to reasonable deadline
  • Good communication skills, written and verbal
  • Ability to liase and to develop working relationships with a multi-disciplinary team
  • Ability to treat patients with respect and understanding
  • Ability to work methodically whilst under pressure
  • Able to work as part of a team or under own initiative
  • Keyboard skills
  • Flexible approach to work
  • Friendly and approachable
  • Reliable and honest
  • Eager to learn and ability to study for qualifications
Person Specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

  • O'Level Mathmathtic
  • O'Level English
  • O'Level in suitable science subject
  • BLS Certified

Experience

Essential

  • NHS Experience
  • Clerical Experience
  • IT Experience

Desirable

  • Experience in working with the public

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

  • Able to work accurately to reasonable deadline
  • Good communication skills, written and verbal
  • Ability to liase and to develop working relationships with a multi-disciplinary team
  • Ability to treat patients with respect and understanding
  • Ability to work methodically whilst under pressure
  • Able to work as part of a team or under own initiative
  • Keyboard skills
  • Flexible approach to work
  • Friendly and approachable
  • Reliable and honest
  • Eager to learn and ability to study for qualifications

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Barnet

Wellhouse Lane

Barnet

EN5 3DJ


Employer's website

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Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Barnet

Wellhouse Lane

Barnet

EN5 3DJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Cardiology Manager

Cassandra Bombata

cassandra.bombata@nhs.net

02082164021

Details

Date posted

04 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£29,460 to £31,909 a year Per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-5914674

Job locations

Barnet

Wellhouse Lane

Barnet

EN5 3DJ


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