Job summary
Rotational Band 6, post involves providing diagnostics ELHT wide.
The Trust offers two catheter labs; which on a daily basic perform Angiography, IVUS, Pressure wire studies, PCI (including rotablation, OCT and CTOs), Loop recorder, pacemaker, CRT-P, ICD and CRT-D implants. The non-invasive Cardiology Department undertakes ECG, Ambulatory monitoring, Echo, Physiologist led Exercise service, Device follow up (Brady pacemakers, loop recorders, CRT-P, ICD and CRT-D).
The Cardiology Department I very forward thinking with multi-skilled staff and a Physiologist led Loop Recorder implants and follow up service.
You will have ASCST, BSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent qualifications. Desire to achieve IBHRE/BHRS/ BSE accreditation and RCCP/ AHCS Registration.
Main duties of the job
Perform, interpret and report 12-lead ECGs, ambulatory Holter monitors, ambulatory BP monitors and event recorders, Loop Recorders, Physiologist and Dr Led ETTs
CRM service-
- Training will be provided and assessments if required, with support for working towards accreditation then working independently.
- Provide technical assistance during cardiac implantable device implants ensuring patient safety and accurate documentation in accordance with BHRS guidelines and departmental standards.
- Assist senior colleagues in implantable device checks helping to maintain patient safety and ensuring optimal device function in accordance with BHRS guidelines.
Echo
- Training will be provided and assessments if required, with support for working towards accreditation then working independently.
- To perform standard Echocardiograms in accordance with BSE guidelines and departmental standards and report accurately for countersigning.
- Participate in complex echo and inpatients
Invasive Cardiology
- Assist in Left and right heart catheterisation, PCI, PPCI, OCT, Rotablation, IVUS, Pressure Wires and CTOs. Pacemaker, CRT and ICD Implants and follow up of Loop Recorders and Brady pacemakers.
Non-invasive Cardiology
- Independently perform ECG, Holter fitting, Ambulatory BP fitting, ETT, Tape Analysis, tilt table testing
About us
At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. Services are provided from two main sites, the Royal Blackburn Hospital and Burnley General Hospital. We employ over 7,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Perform, interpret and report 12-lead ECGs, ambulatory Holter monitors, ambulatory BP monitors and event recorders
- Active involvement in the Implantable Loop Recorder follow up service, including analysis and reporting of data, and communication with patients on service use
- Lead and interpret exercise tolerance tests, physiologist and doctor led
- Patient monitoring, haemodynamic recording and reporting during diagnostic cardiac catheterisation
CRM service-
- Training will be provided and assessments if required, with support for working towards accreditation then working independently.
- Provide technical assistance during cardiac implantable device implants ensuring patient safety and accurate documentation in accordance with BHRS guidelines and departmental standards.
- Assist senior colleagues in implantable device checks helping to maintain patient safety and ensuring optimal device function in accordance with BHRS guidelines.
Echo
- Training will be provided and assessments if required, with support for working towards accreditation then working independently.
- To perform standard Echocardiograms in accordance with BSE guidelines and departmental standards and report accurately for countersigning.
- Participate in complex echo and inpatients
Invasive Cardiology
- Assist in Left and right heart catheterisation, PCI, PPCI, OCT, Rotablation, IVUS, Pressure Wires and CTOs. Pacemaker, CRT and ICD Implants and follow up of Loop Recorders and Brady pacemakers.
Non-invasive Cardiology
- Independently perform ECG, Holter fitting, Ambulatory BP fitting, ETT, Tape Analysis, tilt table testing
All candidates will be responsible for their own progression, maintaining and developing both personal and technical needs, through evidence of CPD activity and completion of mandatory training.
Candidates must also be able to develop and maintain good working relationships with all staff necessary for the smooth running of the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Perform, interpret and report 12-lead ECGs, ambulatory Holter monitors, ambulatory BP monitors and event recorders
- Active involvement in the Implantable Loop Recorder follow up service, including analysis and reporting of data, and communication with patients on service use
- Lead and interpret exercise tolerance tests, physiologist and doctor led
- Patient monitoring, haemodynamic recording and reporting during diagnostic cardiac catheterisation
CRM service-
- Training will be provided and assessments if required, with support for working towards accreditation then working independently.
- Provide technical assistance during cardiac implantable device implants ensuring patient safety and accurate documentation in accordance with BHRS guidelines and departmental standards.
- Assist senior colleagues in implantable device checks helping to maintain patient safety and ensuring optimal device function in accordance with BHRS guidelines.
Echo
- Training will be provided and assessments if required, with support for working towards accreditation then working independently.
- To perform standard Echocardiograms in accordance with BSE guidelines and departmental standards and report accurately for countersigning.
- Participate in complex echo and inpatients
Invasive Cardiology
- Assist in Left and right heart catheterisation, PCI, PPCI, OCT, Rotablation, IVUS, Pressure Wires and CTOs. Pacemaker, CRT and ICD Implants and follow up of Loop Recorders and Brady pacemakers.
Non-invasive Cardiology
- Independently perform ECG, Holter fitting, Ambulatory BP fitting, ETT, Tape Analysis, tilt table testing
All candidates will be responsible for their own progression, maintaining and developing both personal and technical needs, through evidence of CPD activity and completion of mandatory training.
Candidates must also be able to develop and maintain good working relationships with all staff necessary for the smooth running of the service.
Person Specification
Certificates
Essential
- post qualification experience
- Registration with RCCP/AHCS
- Flexible
- Good Team Player
- Ability to work using own initiative
- excellent communication skills
- Cross site working
- On call
Desirable
- ILS
- Accreditation for BHRS/IBHRE/BSE
- Training experience/Qualification
Person Specification
Certificates
Essential
- post qualification experience
- Registration with RCCP/AHCS
- Flexible
- Good Team Player
- Ability to work using own initiative
- excellent communication skills
- Cross site working
- On call
Desirable
- ILS
- Accreditation for BHRS/IBHRE/BSE
- Training experience/Qualification
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
