Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Clinical Cardiac Physiologist

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Job summary

Ideal posting for newly qualified Clinical Physiologists that have completed The Scientific Training Programme (STP).

To deliver Cardio-Respiratory services to the Trust on both Southport and Ormskirk sites andbe an effective member of the Cardio-Respiratory Department by providing a high standard of Cardiac and Respiratory Physiologicalservice and patient care.

Main duties of the job

Works competently to analyse, interpret and report complex clinical data (e.g. Exercise Tolerance Testing and ambulatory recordings) including any drug administration as necessary.

Train trainee members of the department and Junior Doctors in Exercise Tolerance Testing.

To undertake ILS training.

Responsible for the safe use of all the equipment within the department and specific areas.

Liaise with Lead Clinical Physiologist to maintain appropriate level of resources.

Responsible for own Continuing Professional & Personal Development.

Recognise equipment faults and ensure details are documented and appropriate steps taken for their correction.

To be undertaking training within specialist areas of the department e.g. echo, full respiratory function tests.

Ensure clean and tidy procedure environments are maintained.

Ensure up to date information bases for patient and other activities are maintained.

About us

The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.

From 1stJuly we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.

The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.

Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:

  • CAREthat is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
  • SAFETY that is of the highest standards
  • COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
  • SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
  • PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients

Our achievements include:

  • Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
  • Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
  • Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits.

Details

Date posted

26 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year Per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

347- 5860211

Job locations

Southport Hospital

Town Lane

Southport

PR8 6PN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description attached for full details.

Undertakes competently, completely and timely a broad range of clinicalphysiology investigations (cardiac and respiratory)carried out in the Trust.

Undertakes direct patient contact for clinical physiology procedures within departmental and national guidelines.

Workscompetently to analyse, interpret and report complex clinical data (eg. Exercise Tolerance Testing, Tilt Tests and ambulatory recordings) including any drug administration as necessary.

Organises and priorities own workload.

Undertakes and maintain competency in other clinical physiology procedures within the department (e.g. ECGs, ambulatory monitor application, PFTs).

Trains trainee members of the department and Junior Doctors in Exercise Tolerance Testing.

Supervise the day to day work of junior staff ensuring any issues or problems are reported to the Chief Physiologist.

Responsible for the safe use of all the equipment within the department and specific areas.

Liaise with the ChiefClinicalPhysiologist to maintain appropriate stocklevels.

Responsible for own Continuing Professional and PersonalDevelopment.

To undertake training within specialist areas of the department e.g. echo and respiratory functions.

Recognise equipment faults and ensure details are documented and appropriate action taken.

Ensure clean and tidy procedure environments are maintained.

Understands and uses the Medway system and other Cardio-Respiratory information systems and their application within Cardio-Respiratory Physiology, ensuring correct,up to date information is maintained.

Contribute to meetings with other staff relating to changes within the working area.

Assist with maintenance of local risk management policies.

Engage in audit, research and development relevant to the Cardio-Respiratory Department.

Follow and complywith allTrust policies and procedures.

Communication

The post-holder will liaise with physiology, medical, technical, nursing, postering, domestic, clerical, administrative and other medical staff as necessary within the Trust.

Communicate with patients and theirrelatives in a professional manner while ensuring respect and confidentiality.

A responsible, professional relationship must be maintained at all times.

Education and training development

To actively participate in the departmental in-service training programme.

To participate in departmental appraisal system.

To attend relevant training courses as identified and agreed with senior staff and managers during staff appraisals.

Maintain an up-to-date CPD portfolio.

Undertakes competently, completely, and timely a broad range of clinical (cardiac and respiratory) physiology investigations carried out in the Trust.

Undertakes direct patient contact for clinical physiology procedures within departmental and national guidelines.

Organise and prioritise own work load.

Assist with maintenance of local risk management policies.

Understands and uses Medway and other Cardiac/Respiratory Information systems and their application within Cardiac/Respiratory Physiology.

Engage in audit, research and development relevant to the Cardio respiratory Department.

Comply with Trust and local policies.

Self-motivation to ensure completion of individual and overall workloads.

Contribute to meetings with other staff relating to changes within the working area.

Advertising Date - 26th January 2024

Closing Date - 9th February 2024

Shortlisting Date - 12th February 2024

Proposed Interview Date - 16th February 2024

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description attached for full details.

Undertakes competently, completely and timely a broad range of clinicalphysiology investigations (cardiac and respiratory)carried out in the Trust.

Undertakes direct patient contact for clinical physiology procedures within departmental and national guidelines.

Workscompetently to analyse, interpret and report complex clinical data (eg. Exercise Tolerance Testing, Tilt Tests and ambulatory recordings) including any drug administration as necessary.

Organises and priorities own workload.

Undertakes and maintain competency in other clinical physiology procedures within the department (e.g. ECGs, ambulatory monitor application, PFTs).

Trains trainee members of the department and Junior Doctors in Exercise Tolerance Testing.

Supervise the day to day work of junior staff ensuring any issues or problems are reported to the Chief Physiologist.

Responsible for the safe use of all the equipment within the department and specific areas.

Liaise with the ChiefClinicalPhysiologist to maintain appropriate stocklevels.

Responsible for own Continuing Professional and PersonalDevelopment.

To undertake training within specialist areas of the department e.g. echo and respiratory functions.

Recognise equipment faults and ensure details are documented and appropriate action taken.

Ensure clean and tidy procedure environments are maintained.

Understands and uses the Medway system and other Cardio-Respiratory information systems and their application within Cardio-Respiratory Physiology, ensuring correct,up to date information is maintained.

Contribute to meetings with other staff relating to changes within the working area.

Assist with maintenance of local risk management policies.

Engage in audit, research and development relevant to the Cardio-Respiratory Department.

Follow and complywith allTrust policies and procedures.

Communication

The post-holder will liaise with physiology, medical, technical, nursing, postering, domestic, clerical, administrative and other medical staff as necessary within the Trust.

Communicate with patients and theirrelatives in a professional manner while ensuring respect and confidentiality.

A responsible, professional relationship must be maintained at all times.

Education and training development

To actively participate in the departmental in-service training programme.

To participate in departmental appraisal system.

To attend relevant training courses as identified and agreed with senior staff and managers during staff appraisals.

Maintain an up-to-date CPD portfolio.

Undertakes competently, completely, and timely a broad range of clinical (cardiac and respiratory) physiology investigations carried out in the Trust.

Undertakes direct patient contact for clinical physiology procedures within departmental and national guidelines.

Organise and prioritise own work load.

Assist with maintenance of local risk management policies.

Understands and uses Medway and other Cardiac/Respiratory Information systems and their application within Cardiac/Respiratory Physiology.

Engage in audit, research and development relevant to the Cardio respiratory Department.

Comply with Trust and local policies.

Self-motivation to ensure completion of individual and overall workloads.

Contribute to meetings with other staff relating to changes within the working area.

Advertising Date - 26th January 2024

Closing Date - 9th February 2024

Shortlisting Date - 12th February 2024

Proposed Interview Date - 16th February 2024

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent (e.g. BSc in Healthcare Science) or RCCP recognised precursor e.g. Higher National Certificate in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement (HNC MPPM) and equivalent experience.
  • Scientific Training Programme (STP)

Desirable

  • Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP)

Knowledge

Essential

  • Record of experience / competency in non-invasive cardio respiratory procedures

Experience

Essential

  • Undergraduate experience within clinical Cardio respiratory undertaking a range of invasive and non-invasive procedures
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent (e.g. BSc in Healthcare Science) or RCCP recognised precursor e.g. Higher National Certificate in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement (HNC MPPM) and equivalent experience.
  • Scientific Training Programme (STP)

Desirable

  • Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP)

Knowledge

Essential

  • Record of experience / competency in non-invasive cardio respiratory procedures

Experience

Essential

  • Undergraduate experience within clinical Cardio respiratory undertaking a range of invasive and non-invasive procedures

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).

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

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Southport Hospital

Town Lane

Southport

PR8 6PN


Employer's website

https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Southport Hospital

Town Lane

Southport

PR8 6PN


Employer's website

https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

OSM

Tom Latham

thomas.latham@merseywestlancs.nhs.uk

01704704565

Details

Date posted

26 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year Per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

347- 5860211

Job locations

Southport Hospital

Town Lane

Southport

PR8 6PN


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