Job summary The Heart and Chest team at Southend hospital are looking for an Associate Pratitioner to join it's busy department where we are able to provide a wide range of investigations for both Cardiology and Respiratory and are looking for a motivated individual to join our existing team in our expanding department. As our Associate Pratictioner your role covers performing of 12 lead ECG's, the fitting of a variety of ambulatory monitors and performing spirometries and sleep study tests Whilst previous experience is preferrable this is not required, full training will be provided for the successful candidate. Main duties of the job Your role will invole performing routine E.C.G. recordings, 24 hour ambulatory monitoring including programming, downloading on to a computer, fitting and removing and R.Tests and 24 hour blood pressure monitoring including programming, downloading on to a computer, fitting, and removal. You will also be asked to support the respiratory team in completing spirometry tests and sleep studies. About us Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people. We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us. We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress. Date posted 08 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 390-CAR-SO-2114 Job locations Southend Prittlewell Chase Wescliff-on-Sea SS0 0RY Job description Job responsibilities Are you willing, friendly and motivated, then we want to hear from you? Please see the attached JD for further details of this exciting role. Job description Job responsibilities Are you willing, friendly and motivated, then we want to hear from you? Please see the attached JD for further details of this exciting role. Person Specification Experience Essential A demonstrable interest in working with patients in a busy healthcare setting. Basic IT skills required Desirable Relevant experience of working in a healthcare setting. Qualifications Essential Good level of general education to A Level standard or equivalent. Desirable Science A level Person Specification Experience Essential A demonstrable interest in working with patients in a busy healthcare setting. Basic IT skills required Desirable Relevant experience of working in a healthcare setting. Qualifications Essential Good level of general education to A Level standard or equivalent. Desirable Science A level 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 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). Employer details Employer name Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address Southend Prittlewell Chase Wescliff-on-Sea SS0 0RY Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)