Assistant Cardiac Practitioner

To work as a member of the cardiac investigations team providing a clinical cardiac service in a safe and responsible manner under the direction of the cardiac physiologists.

Consideration will be given to applicants who do not hold a:

Society for Cardiological Science and Technology (SCST) Electrocardiogram (ECG) Certificate or a BLS/ECG qualification

but have other relevant experience

For such candidates, a developmental opportunity at Band 3 will be considered, with a view to development to a fully qualified Assistant Cardiac Practitioner

A development plan will be provided.

• To integrate within the larger multidisciplinary team for cardiology ensuring information is appropriately communicated when required within the remit of the job role.
• To perform and record a range of non-invasive diagnostic procedures without direct supervision i.e.12 Lead ECG (Electrocardiogram), Ambulatory ECG monitor fitting and removal, Blood Pressure Monitoring, ensuring accuracy is at the forefront of the work and escalating key indicators to supervisor.
• Provide a high standard of patient care at all times, ensuring patients are communicated with and understand the procedural requirements in relation to the non-invasive diagnostic procedures.
• Recognise waveforms and measurements of the normal and abnormal electrocardiogram (ECG) and when to elevate to a senior physiologist.
• To give the patients clear instructions and advice relating to the procedure, including but not limited to, the period of monitoring, care of the equipment, documenting of activity and symptoms throughout the monitoring period utilising patient diary arrangements.
• Ensure accurate record keeping within the departmental electronic system and forward any hard copies to the requesting specialist.
• Assess and monitor the patient condition during procedures ensuring any changes in line with the Deteriorating Patient Procedures are escalated immediately to the relevant senior staff member.

Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire University NHS FT, George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute NHS Hospitals Trust.

Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.

We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we want for our family and friends.

More than 3,000 people work for the Trust they tell us its a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.

We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.

Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential."

Our values
-Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time.

To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view supporting documents linked to this vacancy.

• English GCSE grade C or above or equivalent
• Maths GCSE grade C or above or equivalent
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or willingness to undertake in the first month in post
• WVT certificate in performing ECG or willingness to undertake
• Intermediate Life Support(ILS)

• Continue developing practical skills and underpinning clinical knowledge.
• Maxims working knowledge or willingness to undertake within the first month in post
• Working knowledge of Tomcat booking system
• Proven Understanding of specialist healthcare science activities

• Competent Experience or Knowledge of in recording ECG
• Experience of working in a health care setting

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.

Cardio / Respiratory Physiology Service Manager