Job summary
Employer heading
Trainee Apprentice Cardiac Physiologist
Apprenticeships: Apprenticeship
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a unique organisation, serving as the sole integrated provider in the Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon, and Wiltshire system. Our scope extends beyond boundaries as we oversee adult community services in Swindon and provide acute care from the Great Western Hospital.
Our 5,500 staff have 1.2m patient contacts a year, with 13,000 operations carried out in our Theatres, around 4,000 babies born, and our emergency attendances are now well over 100,000 per year. Those numbers only tell part of our story about what an exciting time it is to join Great Western Hospitals.
We are cultivating a culture that fosters our ambitions, prioritising equality, diversion, inclusion, wellbeing, and leadership. We aim to create an environment where every member of our team can truly thrive.
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer; all applicants who have a disability can opt to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme, which means that, providing they meet the minimum essential criteria for the post, they will be offered an interview. We are also proudly accredited as a Veteran Aware organisation and have signed The Armed Forces Covenant.
If we receive a high volume of applications, we may close adverts prior to the published closing date. Therefore, we advise you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.
Job overview
Calling 2024 A Level leavers!
Do you want to make a difference to the lives of people with heart problems?
We are looking for an enthusiastic motivated individual to undertake an apprenticeship in cardiac physiology.
You shall work as a key member of the Cardiac Physiology department by competently carrying our various diagnostic procedures in various healthcare settings.
· To develop the skills to allow independent practice, analysing, interpreting and reporting a wide range of specialist Cardiac procedures.
· To develop the skills to support advanced specialist procedures as 2nd Operator under the supervision of a specialist, advanced or expert practitioner.
· You will actively participate in practical and theoretical training and development within the field of Cardiac Physiology.
· Complete BSc in Healthcare Cardiac Science and become an independent practitioner.
Main duties of the job
Annex 21 will be applied to the salary for the duration of training which is expected to take 3 years (please see attached guidance)
Patient Care and Clinical Practice
1. The recording and interpretation of clinical physiology diagnostic procedures as listed below as part of a team.
2. 12 Lead Electrocardiograph (ECG’s). To perform ECG investigations employing current standard techniques (SCST guidelines) without supervision on outpatients and on the wards on a variety of different patients.
3. To record and produce reports for diagnostic Cardiac Investigations, such as Ambulatory 24-hour ECG’s, ambulatory BP’s (blood pressure) and event recorders and take appropriate actions where necessary.
4. Application and analysis of ambulatory blood pressure monitors (BP).
5. Exercise testing physiologist and medically led (On qualification).
6. Understand Basic Cardiac pacing and echocardiography (On Qualification).
Working for our organisation
“Our STAR values – Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect – are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.”
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder shall work as alongside members of the Cardiac Physiology department by competently carrying our various diagnostic procedures in various healthcare settings
· To develop the skills to allow independent practice, analyzing, interpreting and reporting a wide range of specialist Cardiac procedures.
· To develop the skills to support advanced specialist procedures as 2nd Operator under the supervision of a specialist, advanced or expert practitioner.
· The post holder shall actively participate in practical and theoretical training and development within the field of Cardiac Physiology.
· Complete BSc in Healthcare Cardiac Science and become an independent practitioner
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- A minimum of three 3 A-Levels (grade B or above), preferably in the sciences
- 5 GCSE’s, grades to include English, Maths & Science
Experience
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience within the care sector is advantageous but not essential
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good time management skills
- Able to use own initiative
- Maintaining effectiveness under pressure
- Able to work as part of a team. Good time management skills
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Simon Brader
- Job title
- Clinical Physiology Services Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01793605285
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