Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, driven and enthusiastic Band 5 Healthcare Science Practitioner in cardiology or 3rd year PTP student (subject to qualification and local competency sign off) to join our busy team within the Cardio-Respiratory department at Mid Cheshire Hospital Trust.
The department offers a range of non-invasive diagnostic services including ECG, ambulatory ECG monitoring and analysis, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, exercise tolerance testing, pacemaker follow up, echocardiography including bubble studies and specialist valve clinics.
As part of the departmental succession plan, there will be further opportunities to develop more advanced clinical skills and knowledge within the modality as they arise.
The postholder will work 37.5 hours per week, including weekends on a rota basis and will be expected to rotate between both Leighton and Northwich Victoria sites and will play an integral part in future service developments such as additional Community Diagnostic Centre settings.
The service will run 08:00 - 18:00 Mon-Sat. Hours may include weekend and evenings.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for highly motivated, innovative, and experienced Healthcare Science Practitioner / 3rd year PTP student to join our team. Once qualified, you will act as an autonomous practitioner providing non-invasive cardiac diagnostic investigations on both inpatients and outpatients in a variety of clinical settings.
Main duties include:To be competent in performing a range of routine Cardiac Physiology clinical-technical procedures / techniques, and be working towards becoming an advanced practitioner in at least one specialist field.As a practitioner to assist Senior Cardiac Physiologists in providing an organised and efficient clinical-technical input to the diagnostic investigations and therapeutic services of the department.
As a professional Specialist Healthcare Scientist, assist in the maintenance of standards and quality of the clinical-technical Cardiac Physiology services, including training of junior staff and peers.
To foster good working relationships - through adequate, timely and appropriate communication - with all other staff, and Patients, with whom the post-holder interacts during the course of their work.
About us
Thank you for your interest in this post.
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.
We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.
The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.
During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE. The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives. At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To competently perform and interpret 12 lead ECGs on adults and paediatric out-patient and in-patients in a variety of clinical settings.
To competently fit, download and analyse ambulatory ECG (24-hour, 48-hour, 78-hour, and 7day tests) and BP recordings.
To competently assist Senior Physiologists in exercise tolerance testing, recording measurements (including manual blood pressure), monitoring and reporting all findings.
Show understanding of range of non-routine healthcare science activities acquired through training to degree or equivalent level of knowledge.
To make judgements within own area of competence, identifying the correct application of procedure and when to report a problem or contra indication. Obtain a brief medical history from patients to ensure all assessments undertaken are done so safely and appropriately.
To have a knowledge and understanding of a range of health and safety measures, infection prevention and control, their importance, and their application within your work area.
To respond to emergency situations whilst maintaining professional standards and seeking assistance were required effectively, promptly and professionally.
Person Specification:
- BSC Clinical Physiology, Practitioner Training Programme or equivalent. Experience of working as a Healthcare Science Practitioner.
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Knowledge and understanding of a wide range of healthcare science activities developed through experience as a Healthcare Science practitioner or degree placements.
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Knowledge and understanding in the recording and interpretation of ECG, ambulatory ECG and Ambulatory BP.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To competently perform and interpret 12 lead ECGs on adults and paediatric out-patient and in-patients in a variety of clinical settings.
To competently fit, download and analyse ambulatory ECG (24-hour, 48-hour, 78-hour, and 7day tests) and BP recordings.
To competently assist Senior Physiologists in exercise tolerance testing, recording measurements (including manual blood pressure), monitoring and reporting all findings.
Show understanding of range of non-routine healthcare science activities acquired through training to degree or equivalent level of knowledge.
To make judgements within own area of competence, identifying the correct application of procedure and when to report a problem or contra indication. Obtain a brief medical history from patients to ensure all assessments undertaken are done so safely and appropriately.
To have a knowledge and understanding of a range of health and safety measures, infection prevention and control, their importance, and their application within your work area.
To respond to emergency situations whilst maintaining professional standards and seeking assistance were required effectively, promptly and professionally.
Person Specification:
- BSC Clinical Physiology, Practitioner Training Programme or equivalent. Experience of working as a Healthcare Science Practitioner.
-
Knowledge and understanding of a wide range of healthcare science activities developed through experience as a Healthcare Science practitioner or degree placements.
-
Knowledge and understanding in the recording and interpretation of ECG, ambulatory ECG and Ambulatory BP.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- BSC Clinical Physiology, Practitioner Training Programme or equivalent. Experience of working in a Healthcare environment.
- Registration or be eligible to register with AHCS
Desirable
- ILS- certification
- SCST Certificate in electrocardiography
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of a wide range of healthcare science activities developed through experience as a Healthcare Science practitioner or degree placements.
- Patient focused with excellent organisation and communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and deal with situations in a sensitive manner.
Desirable
- Competent use of various IT applications and programmes
- Confident to train technical colleagues and medical personal.
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding in the recording and interpretation of ECG, ambulatory ECG and Ambulatory BP.
- Experience of ambulatory monitoring analysis and reporting
Desirable
- Experience in assisting with exercise stress tests
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- BSC Clinical Physiology, Practitioner Training Programme or equivalent. Experience of working in a Healthcare environment.
- Registration or be eligible to register with AHCS
Desirable
- ILS- certification
- SCST Certificate in electrocardiography
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of a wide range of healthcare science activities developed through experience as a Healthcare Science practitioner or degree placements.
- Patient focused with excellent organisation and communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and deal with situations in a sensitive manner.
Desirable
- Competent use of various IT applications and programmes
- Confident to train technical colleagues and medical personal.
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding in the recording and interpretation of ECG, ambulatory ECG and Ambulatory BP.
- Experience of ambulatory monitoring analysis and reporting
Desirable
- Experience in assisting with exercise stress tests
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).
