Job overview

To work unsupervised as a competent practitioner

To provide the diagnostic and technical services of the Cardio-Respiratory Department for Warrington and Halton Hospital specialities.

To participate in the training and supervision of the Trainee Cardiac Physiologists and ATO staff

Main duties of the job

1. To be technically proficient as a competent practitioner in the following clinical procedures:

• Recording and interpretation of 12 Lead Electrocardiograms on all age groups, able to alert medical staff to adverse results requiring urgent medial intervention. 

• Application of 24 hour ambulatory ECG and BP recorders to include analysis of the clinical data and production of a written report thereof for all age groups.

• Assist with medically supervised exercise tolerance stress tests on all age groups.

• To develop/maintain competencies in invasive monitoring techniques in the Coronary Angiography Suite.

• To provide support to the senior staff during Stress echocardiography

Supervision and organisation of junior staff within the department, identifying any learning needs To participate in training of trainees and ATO’s within the department To maintain appropriate CPD and remain current with developments in the field of Cardiology. Participate in all communication/training activities, both within the department and with other departments involved in supporting the service

Additional Optional Duties

1. To Train and become competent in Basic Echocardiography, studying for BSE accreditation when appropriate 

2. To train and become competent in assisting with the implantation and follow-up of Permanent Pacemakers, studying for BHRS when appropriate.

Working for our organisation

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff.  We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.

Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system.  Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.

Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.

A CQC-rated ‘good’ organisation with ‘outstanding’ features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.

We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do.