Job summary
A vacancy has arisen for a Band 2 Cardiac Clinical Support Worker - ECG within Cardiothoracic Services at C&VUHB.
There is a strong emphasis on both professional and service development withinthe Cardiothoracic Directorate,with opportunities to gainskills and qualifications in ournon-invasive services.
The successful applicant will be expected to work across both University Hospital of Wales and University Hospital Llandough sites.
Main duties of the job
Assist in delivering high quality ECG and Spirometry services.
Undertake routine admin tasks and reception duties as required and use a number of clinical and non-clinical IT systems to enter patient information, and for report generation.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Certificate in Electrocardiography
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working / dealing with the general public
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS or healthcare environment.
- Knowledge of PMS, D&T operating systems
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills for dealing with a wide variety of people from all social backgrounds.
- Good manual dexterity for operating a range of medical equipment
Specialist Knowledge
Desirable
- Basic knowledge of cardiac diagnostic tests such as ECG and Spirometry
- Understanding of Data Protection and confidentiality
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and independently
- Friendly & approachable manner
- Ability to work calmly under pressure and in emergency situations
Other
Essential
- Commitment to providing a high quality patient centred service
- Flexible approach to role and working hours to meet service demands
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Certificate in Electrocardiography
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working / dealing with the general public
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS or healthcare environment.
- Knowledge of PMS, D&T operating systems
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills for dealing with a wide variety of people from all social backgrounds.
- Good manual dexterity for operating a range of medical equipment
Specialist Knowledge
Desirable
- Basic knowledge of cardiac diagnostic tests such as ECG and Spirometry
- Understanding of Data Protection and confidentiality
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and independently
- Friendly & approachable manner
- Ability to work calmly under pressure and in emergency situations
Other
Essential
- Commitment to providing a high quality patient centred service
- Flexible approach to role and working hours to meet service demands
Desirable
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).
