We deliver cardiac and respiratory diagnostics and support patients with long-term cardiac and respiratory conditions in Carmarthenshire. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual who can work flexibly to support the range of services the team offers. This will involve working alongside qualified staff and working independently to deliver services within a varied work schedule. Attention to detail and accurate record-keeping are essential abilities.
This post is advertised as a Band 3; however, applicants who do not currently hold all the necessary competencies to a Band 3 level are encouraged to apply and, if successful, will be appointed under Annex 21 rules whereby 70% of the top of Band 3 will be payable during the first 12 months and 75% of the top of a Band 3 during the second 12 months. Applicants would be supported to develop their competencies required to fulfil the role within 2 years. Following successful completion and successful attainment of skills and competencies for the role, the post holder will then be paid at Band 3 (minimum point on the scale).
Failure to achieve the competencies in the designated timeframe could result in re-deployment. As part of the Annex 21 process, there is no financial penalty to those who apply for this role where the percentage will cause a reduction in pay; subsequently, a local protection would be put in place until the pay has caught up.
Main duties of the job
The main duties are to support the clinical physiology team in the provision of cardiac and respiratory investigations. Working with qualified staff during complex procedures such as exercise testing and stress echocardiography; ensuring patient safety and accurate monitoring. Facilitating the work of qualified staff by greeting patients and performing basic clinical observations and issuing CPAP masks. Working independently to provide routine investigations such as ECGs and the issue of ambulatory cardiac and respiratory monitors. The successful candidate will demonstrate the skills and flexibility to manage their own time and organize their daily activities to meet the numerous demands of the role.
The post-holder will be an active team member, supporting the team and the patients by recognizing and implementing improvements, teaching and coaching others.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health, and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales.
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will deliver a range of tasks and duties, with varied autonomy. They will be supported to develop their skills to recognize abnormal results and act on them. They should ensure the patient is central to all that we do and is comfortable and supported throughout.
* Perform ECGs, spirometry, and record basic observations of height, weight, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry.
* Assist in the delivery of the ambulatory monitoring services (Ambulatory ECG, BP, and Oxygen Saturations, Sleep Diagnostics) by preparing, fitting, and removing monitors; supporting the patient at all times.
* Assist clinical physiologists during complex and routine procedures, supporting and monitoring the patient, preparing and decontaminating the environment and equipment.
The role is central to providing an efficient service by supporting the administrative team to facilitate in-patient flow, maximize outpatient schedules, ensure stock rotation and replenishment, and maintain equipment and the environment.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
* Minimum 3 GCSE or equivalent, to include English, Maths, and Science
* Society of Cardiological Science and Technology award in Practical Electrocardiography (or working towards, or equivalent local assessment)
* Society of Cardiological Science and Technology Certificate in Electrocardiography (or working towards, or equivalent local assessment)
* ARTP/BTS Foundation Certificate in Spirometry (or working towards, or equivalent local assessment)
* Qualification Credit Framework for Wales Level 2 or 3 (or working towards)
* Core Health Care Support Worker Training
* Basic Life Support
Experience
* Experience of working in a health care environment
* Experience of working in a small team
* Experience of performing a range of investigations as outlined in the job description
* Experience working as a Healthcare Science Assistant
* Experience mentoring or coaching
Language Skills
* Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
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.
£24,433 to £26,060 a year per annum (pro rata if part-time)
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