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Healthcare Science Assistant, South Molton
Client: Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust
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Job Reference: ff6c2752e114
Job Views: 8
Posted: 23.01.2025
Expiry Date: 09.03.2025
Job Description:
Role Summary
This role is split between working within the cardio-respiratory team as a healthcare science assistant. You will play a crucial role in assisting our cardiologists, respiratory consultants, and cardiac physiologists with the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases.
About the Role
The department covers a variety of non-invasive diagnostic tests, such as electrocardiograms (ECG), Spirometry, and Ambulatory Holter recordings which you will perform as part of your cardiographer role. You will also work within the echocardiography section of the department, transferring patients from the wards to the department, helping patients to undress, explaining the procedure, and having general responsibility for the patient whilst within the department. A large percentage of the role will be computer-based to include maintaining patient digital information via the hospital's electronic records system – full training will be given for the right candidate.
This is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees; therefore, Bank workers are currently not eligible to apply for this vacancy.
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 8: - :
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: Sally-Anne Pester, Cardio-Respiratory on Tel or an inclusive employer. The Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognize the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern, and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over, staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than, people, cover more than 2, square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist, and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies, and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family-friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities, and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD, or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness, and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
* National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
* Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
* Car lease schemes.
* The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
* Cycle to work scheme.
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
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