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Job summary

Main area
Cardiology - Cardiac Lab
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract
Permanent: Monday- Friday, 8:30-16:30
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday -Friday 8:30-16:30)
Job ref
193-7237407UCGB3-ACP
Employer
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Berkshire Hospital
Town
Reading
Salary
£24,625 - £25,674 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
06/07/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust logo

Assistant Cardiac Practitioner

NHS AfC: Band 3

Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated ‘Good’ with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements.  The Trust’s overall rating has also improved to ‘good’.  This is a great opportunity to join our clinical or non-clinical teams to create a positive and motivating environment within our trust.  Come and join our team in this exciting time of change as we pride ourselves, our staff and our services on excellence.

At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is “Working together to provide outstanding care for our community.”

We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions

We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate

We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live

We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice

Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don’t you come and join us.  We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical.  

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 3 assistant  to work in the friendly cardiac department at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, hardworking team player to join our close-knit busy team as a multi-skilled rotational member of the team based within the hub of the Royal Berkshire Hospital. The extended team is made up by cardiac physiologists, cardiologists, nurses, radiographers, clinical admin team and senior managers, who are very active and engaging with supporting the cardiac physiologists. We work in a well-equipped modern and clean environment with an excellent history of training and great opportunities for development.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to learn to perform 12-lead ECG, fit Holter monitors and  to develop their skills and expand their role within the department. There is also an opportunity to undertake further qualifications. 

Main duties of the job

The post holder ensures that the Electrocardiogram (ECG) service and Ambulatory monitoring service runs smoothly and efficiently. All ECG's and Ambulatory monitor fitting and removal are carried out appropriately.

This service holds a level of responsibility and the post holder must be able to work independently and responsibly to ensure the service meets the demands required.

Interpretation of ECG’s is expected: with training and support given in-house.

Certificate and Foundation Course qualification from The Society for Cardiological Science and Technology (SCST) is expected within first year of employment: in-house training is provided.

Training of other staff in this area will be expected once proficient. 

The high rate of ECG's and Ambulatory monitors done needs an efficient and responsive workforce to support this area. ECG's and Ambulatory monitors are performed for all specialities and on both inpatients and outpatients.

The post holder will be based at Royal Berkshire Hospital, where currently have one main and one satellite ECG department in the Trust

Working for our organisation

Diversity makes us interesting… Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will undertake the following

1)      Responsible for delivery of all ECG's performed on adults and children within the department, on the wards and outreach clinics.

2)      Daily ward rounds are undertaken and the post holder must ensure this service is delivered in a prompt and efficient manner.

3)      All staff must rotate between the departments (RBH and satellite) to ensure adequate cover is maintained, although the department manager will ensure this happens via the rota 

4)      All staff must rotate one 17:00 finish per week, once fully proficient. 

5)      Fitting and removal of ECG monitors, BP (blood pressure) monitors, measure height, weight and blood pressure.  Assisting the physiologists in echocardiograms and other areas.

6)      Equipment checks must be undertaken frequently and reported if necessary, to ensure good working order.

7)      Responsibility for managing of all supplies and consumables. The department manager orders both stock and non-stock for this area and the post holder must ensure that any supplies needed are escalated promptly.

8)      All staff in this area must have basic life support training; the manager will ensure all staff receives regular and up-to-date training.

9)      PDP (Personal Development Planning), Health and Safety, Risk management, incident reporting and protocol's for this area are duties undertaken by the manager, but must be escalated upwards.  Regular communication is expected with both outpatient and ward staff to ensure that the service meets changing demands. 

10)   Training of all applicable staff in ECG performance is expected when the post holder is proficient; this includes physiologists, STP students, PTP students and assistant physiologists, nursing and other staff when necessary.

11)    Undertaking the trial of all new ECG machines for the department in conjunction with the Senior Assistant Cardiac Physiologists.

12)    Ensure that monthly statistics are passed to a Senior Physiologists monthly.

13)    Assistance with the medical and nursing staff will be expected in the non-invasive areas.

14)    Accurate and precise recording for ECG is essential and staff should attain a good knowledge of ECG interpretation via in-house training.

15)    External qualification from SCST for both Practical, Certificate and Foundation course is expected within first year of employment. In-house training is provided.

16)   It will be expected of all staff that the returning of loan equipment is checked on a daily basis and escalated up to senior staff if problems occur.

17)   Checking of daily and weekly defibrillation trolley.

Opportunity for future development

Work towards SCST Diploma

·         Opportunity for Senior Assistant Cardiac Practitioner

Uphold Trusts Care Values- Compassionate- Aspirational- Resource- Excellent 

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • 1 year working clinically within Healthcare

Qualification

Essential criteria
  • Math and English GCSE ( or equivalent)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Care quality commission - GoodMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Stonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.National Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024Florence Nightingale Foundation

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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Usha Mistry
Job title
Cardiac Physiology Service Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01183225541
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