University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust covers a large geographic area which encompasses the Furness peninsula, the city of Lancaster and the Lake District. Clinical investigation Services are provided on three sites, Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Furness General Hospital and Westmorland General Hospital. post will be on the Royal Lancaster Infirmary site.

An opportunity has arisen to join a friendly, committed team in clinical Investigations. We are looking for a motivated, dedicated and enthusiastic individual.

The Clinical Investigation Unit provides a wide range of invasive and non- invasive services. We have a dedicated Cardiac centre based a Westmorland offering Angiography, pacing and CRT services and the introduction of Dobutamine Stress echo.

Applicants must possess BSE accreditation and have proof of Continued professional development, excellent communication and customer care skills and demonstrate a willingness to work both independently and as part of the wider team.

Main duties of the job

To work effectively and efficiently as part of the Clinical Investigations team in providing a high quality service, ensuring the highest standard of patient care.

To undertake, supervise and at a highly specialist level in Echocardiography. Provide a broad range of complex non invasive Clinical physiological procedures on patients, to inform clinical diagnosis, advises clinicians, interpret results and provide factual reports e.g. Echocardiograms and to maintain any other existing skills.

About us

We operate from three main hospitals - FGH, RLI and WGH, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom, GP practices and QVC and Ulverston Health Centre.

FGH and RLI have a range of general hospital services with Emergency care and critical./ coronary units and various Consultant led services.

WGH provides a range of general hospital service, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostic, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In additional, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Our community services for adults are provided in peoples homes, community centres, clinics, GP practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• BSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent
• BSE accredited
• Evidence of maintaining relevant Continuing Professional Development

Essential

Essential

• oAppropriate and relevant post degree clinical experience. o
• Highly developed specialist knowledge acquired through training as a Clinical Physiologist.
• oEvidence of highly developed written and oral communication skills in English in a variety of settings. oExperience of working within a team
• Experience of working within a team

Desirable

• HPC/RCCP Registration
• ILS
• Working knowledge of Lorenzo and MediConnect

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

RLI

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4PR

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