At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust, we aim to reflect our values in everything we do - Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you’re looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients’ lives, Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust is the place for you.
“We are committed to providing the best possible levels of healthcare and we can only do this with the help of our incredible colleagues. We have a Strategy that is designed to empower, excite and mobilise everyone in the Trust behind a common purpose and that supports our cultural values of Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality.”
Jonathan Coulter, Chief Executive
This is a post suitable for a newly graduated cardiac Physiologist. The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team to provide a wide range of invasive and non-invasive cardiac investigations. The department also provides a respiratory service performing overnight oximetry, 5-channel sleep studies, spirometry, FENO testing and full lung function testing. We aim to provide an effective and efficient service. You will work to both national and local protocols and guidelines.
Main duties of the job
The post holder can tailor their role within the team by agreement with the manager according to their own interests and balanced with the needs of the service, i.e., echocardiography, pacemakers and/or respiratory diagnostics. Undertake ambulatory monitor application including ECG, BP and event recorders, ensuring device is appropriately applied and optimal recording gained. Download and analyse recordings, make comprehensive reports and take appropriate action without immediate supervision. Perform full lung function testing, reversibility studies, overnight oximetry and produce appropriate and technically accurate reports. Ensure maintenance, calibration, and general care of respiratory equipment. Perform medically supervised and cardiac physiologist led ETT, monitoring and assessing recovery. Perform the same within Nuclear imaging and exercise. Become competent in head up tilt testing, managing equipment and reporting findings. Monitor and record hemodynamic measurements during cardiac catheterisation. Assist with the implantation of a range of cardiac devices, performing post-implant checks and optimal programming for the specific individual under the supervision of the lead cardiac physiologist. Working for our organisation
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. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions, please contact Judith Burden on judith.burden@nhs.net or 01423 553323. Person specification
Experience
RCCP or AHCS. Evidence of competencies outlined in the job description. ILS / ALS. Knowledge
Evidence of competencies. Log book of working towards competencies. Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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The post holder can tailor their role within the team by agreement with the manager according to their own interests and balanced with the needs of the service, i.e., echocardiography, pacemakers and/or respiratory diagnostics. Undertake ambulatory monitor application including ECG, BP and event recorders, ensuring device is appropriately applied and optimal recording gained. Download and analyse recordings, make comprehensive reports and take appropriate action without immediate supervision. Perform full lung function testing, reversibility studies, overnight oximetry and produce appropriate and technically accurate reports. Ensure maintenance, calibration, and general care of respiratory equipment. Perform medically supervised and cardiac physiologist led ETT, monitoring and assessing recovery. Perform the same within Nuclear imaging and exercise. Become competent in head up tilt testing, managing equipment and reporting findings. Monitor and record hemodynamic measurements during cardiac catheterisation. Assist with the implantation of a range of cardiac devices, performing post-implant checks and optimal programming for the specific individual under the supervision of the lead cardiac physiologist. Working for our organisation
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. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions, please contact Judith Burden on judith.burden@nhs.net or 01423 553323. Person specification
Experience
RCCP or AHCS. Evidence of competencies outlined in the job description. ILS / ALS. Knowledge
Evidence of competencies. Log book of working towards competencies. Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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