Healthcare Science Assistant Apprentice - Cardio-Respiratory Level 2
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
The post holder will undertake a 12-14 month training programme as a Healthcare Science Level 2 Apprentice within the Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT). This is an exciting opportunity to work in the new Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC's) in the Halifax and Huddersfield communities. Formal training will be provided where the successful candidate can learn and develop skills and knowledge relating to working in a busy cardio-respiratory department and by undertaking basic cardiology and respiratory diagnostic tests. Study will take place in partnership with the Sheffield College.
This is a full-time post, and the apprentice will need to commit to self-directed study, attend Sheffield College virtually and in person, and successfully complete the training programme within the contract period. The post holder will receive 20% off-the-job training to fulfil the apprenticeship standard. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship and probationary period, the post holder will be offered a permanent post of Cardio-Respiratory Healthcare Science Assistant (Band 2).
Main duties of the job
As an apprentice, all tasks will be under direct supervision until competency through formal assessment is achieved and will include the following main duties within the cardiorespiratory department:
* To perform routine and urgent electrocardiograms.
* To perform routine and urgent spirometry.
* To perform and measure automatic and manual blood pressure measurements.
* To set up and fit a cardiac monitor, 24-hour ambulatory ECG monitor, and a 24hr ambulatory blood pressure monitor.
* To prepare equipment and clinical areas for other diagnostic cardiology tests.
* To support cardiology reception/clerical administration as required.
* To handle and store equipment and consumables within accepted and safe limits.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
* 5 GCSE's 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent academic qualifications - must include Maths, English, and Science.
* Willingness to undertake any training or development relevant to the role.
* Committed to complete the Level 2 Cardio-Respiratory Apprenticeship in Healthcare Science.
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
* Experience of working within a healthcare setting.
* Experience of working in a customer service setting.
* Insight into roles and responsibilities of the post.
* Demonstrate a commitment to a caring profession.
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS
* Good interpersonal skills.
* Professional approach, friendly, confident, and motivated.
* Excellent communication skills - both verbal and written.
* Excellent organisational skills.
* Ability to stay calm under pressure.
* Ability to prioritise work.
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.
Employer name
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical Services Manager Non-Invasive Cardiology
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