We are seeking a forward thinking, dynamic, and motivated individuals to work in the cardiorespiratory diagnostics service at St Bartholomew's Hospital, with regular rotation to other sites within Barts Health. The post-holder will be required to work autonomously (or will be trained, dependent on background experience) across the services.

This is also an opportunity to participate in a Quality Assurance Programme for Diagnostics.

We have a supportive environment for training and development which can include attendance at National Conferences. You will be expected to demonstrate experience consistent with this grade to support the current service and to contribute fully to the improvement and advancement of the service.

Applications from candidates who have a BSc Clinical Physiology (or equivalent) with a cardiology or respiratory specialism, or those with a relevant Exercise Science background will be considered. We welcome applications from Cardiac or Respiratory physiology, training will be offered to develop skills across the breath of cardiorespiratory specialisms.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be a key member of the non-invasive services, focusing on supporting the cardiorespiratory service.

The aim role is to support the non-invasive cardiology and lung function services within the Trust sites, there will be an opportunity to be involved in cardiopulmonary based research/audit projects. There will also be the opportunity to be involved in quality assurance within these services. Depending on background specialism, training will be provided in cardiology or respiratory to develop skills across the breath of cardiorespiratory physiology services.

The post holder will be expected to work independently and provide support to senior staff as needed, also guiding junior staff and supervising students

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent (BSc in Exercise Sciences / Physiology).
• Basic Life Support

Desirable

• SCST certificate
• Immediate life support
• Good clinical practice
• Attendance at ARTP or other recognised CPET interpretation course
• Spirometry certificate
• Registered or working towards registration with the Academy for healthcare Science (AHCS) and/or HCPC

Experience

Essential

• Experience conducting clinical cardiopulmonary exercise testing.
• Experience conducting spirometry testing.
• Experience conducting clinical treadmill exercise tolerance testing.
• Experience of non-invasive cardiology investigations - ECG, ambulatory ECG

Desirable

• Experience conducting full lung function testing
• Experience conducting and reporting CPET combined with stress echocardiography
• Experience of training junior members of staff

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the data protection act and an understanding of patient confidentiality
• Knowledge and understanding of Equal Opportunity and diversity issues

Desirable

• Knowledge of a Millennium (patient appointment system) or similar system

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work in and contribute in a team environment
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Ability to cope with a heavy workload
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload and show initiative
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to use Microsoft (word and Excel) applications
• Knowledge of current professional issues

Desirable

• Knowledge of a CRS (patient appointment system) or similar

Other

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to learn new skills and undertake personal development
• Reliable, polite and helpful
• Punctual and an effective timekeeper
• Willing to work at other sites across the Trust as required
• Knowledge of the data protection act and an understanding of patient confidentiality
• Knowledge and understanding of Equal Opportunity and diversity issues

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

St Bartholomew's Hospital

London

EC1A 7BE

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