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Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Assistant Technical Officer

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Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with an interest in Cardiology to join our busy and patient friendly team. They will work as part of a multi-skilled, professional team to provide high standards of patient care. Your role will be split between the Harrogate hospital site and the Ripon community hospital site. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing and interpreting ECG's, fitting ambulatory monitors, fitting overnight oximetry, basic lung function tests and providing support for our Consultants in clinic as required. We provide both an in-patient and out-patient services. Previous experience would be desirable, although full training will be provided for the successful candidate.

Main duties of the job

We are a busy out-patents department offering a wide range of both invasive and non-invasive procedures. These include ECG's, 24 hour ECG's, 24 hour BP's, exercise testing, tilt testing, pacemaker follow-ups, echocardiography, respiratory function tests and cardio-calls. We also have a cardiac catheter lab providing coronary angiograms, pacemaker implants.

The main duties for the post are to perform 12 lead ECG, fit 24 hour blood pressures and a variety of ambulatory ECG monitors and basic lung function tests for both inpatient and out patients in a acute hospital setting / the community hospital in Ripon.

The role also involves supporting consultant cardiologists with outpatient clinics and supporting the cardiac physiologists in their clinics.

About us

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

  • An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
  • Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
  • Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
  • Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

Details

Date posted

14 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

421-LTUC-1175R

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Job description

Job responsibilities

We are a small friendly team providing cardiac services across the Harrogate Hospital site. We are a supportive team and will offer mentorship and training for the right candidate. Harrogate is a district general hospital as well as providing service at Ripon community hospital, offering a wide range of services.

For further information on this position please see the Job Description and Personal Specification attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are a small friendly team providing cardiac services across the Harrogate Hospital site. We are a supportive team and will offer mentorship and training for the right candidate. Harrogate is a district general hospital as well as providing service at Ripon community hospital, offering a wide range of services.

For further information on this position please see the Job Description and Personal Specification attached.

Person Specification

Qulaifications

Essential

  • 5 x GCSE or equivalent. Including maths and English at C or above (or equivalent)

Desirable

  • BLS
  • Science GCSE or above or eqivelent
  • SCST ECG exam

Experience

Essential

  • Experence in communication with a service user.

Desirable

  • Paid or volunteer work in healthcare setting.
  • Be able to perform an ECG
Person Specification

Qulaifications

Essential

  • 5 x GCSE or equivalent. Including maths and English at C or above (or equivalent)

Desirable

  • BLS
  • Science GCSE or above or eqivelent
  • SCST ECG exam

Experience

Essential

  • Experence in communication with a service user.

Desirable

  • Paid or volunteer work in healthcare setting.
  • Be able to perform an ECG

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

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Cardiac Physiologist

Jude Burden

judith.burden@nhs.net

01423553323

Details

Date posted

14 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

421-LTUC-1175R

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


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