• Job Description

  Req#: C9249-24-0738?language=en&page=125&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Calling 2024 A Level leavers!

  Do you want to make a difference to the lives of people with heart problems?

  We are looking for an enthusiastic motivated individual to undertake an apprenticeship in cardiac physiology.

  You shall work as a key member of the Cardiac Physiology department by competently carrying our various diagnostic procedures in various healthcare settings.

  To develop the skills to allow independent practice, analysing, interpreting and reporting a wide range of specialist Cardiac procedures.

  To develop the skills to support advanced specialist procedures as 2nd Operator under the supervision of a specialist, advanced or expert practitioner.

  You will actively participate in practical and theoretical training and development within the field of Cardiac Physiology.

  Complete BSc in Healthcare Cardiac Science and become an independent practitioner.

  Main duties of the job

  Annex 21 will be applied to the salary for the duration of training which is expected to take 3 years (please see attached guidance)

  Patient Care and Clinical Practice

  1. The recording and interpretation of clinical physiology diagnostic procedures as listed below as part of a team.

  2. 12 Lead Electrocardiograph (ECG's). To perform ECG investigations employing current standard techniques (SCST guidelines) without supervision on outpatients and on the wards on a variety of different patients.

  3. To record and produce reports for diagnostic Cardiac Investigations, such as Ambulatory 24-hour ECG's, ambulatory BP's (blood pressure) and event recorders and take appropriate actions where necessary.

  4. Application and analysis of ambulatory blood pressure monitors (BP).

  5. Exercise testing physiologist and medically led (On qualification).

  6. Understand Basic Cardiac pacing and echocardiography (On Qualification).

  About us

  "Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives."

  Date posted

  28 August 2024

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 5

  Salary

  £28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum pro rata - Annex 21

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  36 months

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  249-6509924

  Job locations

  The Great Western Hospital

  Marlborough Road

  Swindon

  SN3 6BB

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The post holder shall work as alongside members of the Cardiac Physiology department by competently carrying our various diagnostic procedures in various healthcare settings

  To develop the skills to allow independent practice, analyzing, interpreting and reporting a wide range of specialist Cardiac procedures.

  To develop the skills to support advanced specialist procedures as 2nd Operator under the supervision of a specialist, advanced or expert practitioner.

  The post holder shall actively participate in practical and theoretical training and development within the field of Cardiac Physiology.

  Complete BSc in Healthcare Cardiac Science and become an independent practitioner

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The post holder shall work as alongside members of the Cardiac Physiology department by competently carrying our various diagnostic procedures in various healthcare settings

  To develop the skills to allow independent practice, analyzing, interpreting and reporting a wide range of specialist Cardiac procedures.

  To develop the skills to support advanced specialist procedures as 2nd Operator under the supervision of a specialist, advanced or expert practitioner.

  The post holder shall actively participate in practical and theoretical training and development within the field of Cardiac Physiology.

  Complete BSc in Healthcare Cardiac Science and become an independent practitioner

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • A minimum of three 3 A-Levels (grade B or above), preferably in the sciences
  • 5 GCSE's, grades to include English, Maths & Science

  Experience

  Desirable

  • Previous experience within the care sector is advantageous but not essential

  Skills

  Essential

  • Good time management skills
  • Able to use own initiative
  • Maintaining effectiveness under pressure
  • Able to work as part of a team. Good time management skills

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • A minimum of three 3 A-Levels (grade B or above), preferably in the sciences
  • 5 GCSE's, grades to include English, Maths & Science

  Experience

  Desirable

  • Previous experience within the care sector is advantageous but not essential

  Skills

  Essential

  • Good time management skills
  • Able to use own initiative
  • Maintaining effectiveness under pressure
  • Able to work as part of a team. Good time management skills

  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

  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

  Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  The Great Western Hospital

  Marlborough Road

  Swindon

  SN3 6BB

  
  

  Employer's website

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

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  The Great Western Hospital

  Marlborough Road

  Swindon

  SN3 6BB

  
  

  Employer's website

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

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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