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Job summary

Main area
Cardiology
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
320-MED-BUR-0361
Employer
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Queens Hospital Burton
Town
Burton on Trent
Salary
£22,816 - £24,336 pa
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
06/06/2023 23:59
Interview date
20/06/2023

Employer heading

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust logo

Trainee Assistant Physiologist

Band 3

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services.  The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.

As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds.  All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.

The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities.

Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for; 

Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic, well-motivated individual to join our busy team performing a variety of Cardiology and Respiratory diagnostic tests on patients.

The post involves performing diagnostic cardiac and respiratory investigations on a variety of in and out-patients. The main responsibility of the role involves performing Electrocardiogram's (ECG's).

A flair for communicating with a broad range of individuals would stand you in good stead within the role. Putting patients at their ease in order to produce high quality, diagnostic investigations is paramount.

Main duties of the job

You will primarily be involved in recording Electrocardiographs (ECG’s) on a variety of inpatients and outpatients of all ages. As competency progresses the post holder will develop further skills to enable them to perform and assist with other tests carried out within the department.

A significant portion of the post will be based within the Cardio-respiratory Department at Queens hospital at Burton, however, some rotation to our sister sites will also be required. These include Royal Derby Hospital, Sir Robert Peel Community Hospital, Florence Nightingale Community Hospital and Samuel Johnson

This is not a qualified position although you will be expected to study towards the Certificate in Electrocardiography in order to attain competency in ECG recording and basic interpretation.

You must have GCSEs in English, Maths and one Science subject, grade C or above/grades 4-9 or equivalent.  Previous experience of working with the general public is essential.  

Applicants who are shortlisted are strongly advised to arrange a visit to look around the department.

Closing date of applications: 6 June 2023

Interview date:20 June 2023

Working for our organisation

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

· Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development

· On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.

· A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts about our Trust:

· Our hospitals see more than 4,000 outpatients daily

· We see more Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients than any other Trust – over 3,300 per week

· An average 860 patients are seen in A&E every day – 6th largest in the country

· Our hospitals admit more than 220 emergency patients daily.

· We carry out more planned surgical operations than any other Trust in England with almost 50,000 operations taking place in our 52 operating theatres

· We are one of only 5 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres

· We carry out more than 300 elective procedures each working day

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • GCSE Grade C or above (4-9) in English, Maths and science
Desirable criteria
  • SCST Certificate in Electrocardiography
  • BLS/HLS

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience working with the general public
Desirable criteria
  • Working in a health care setting

Communication

Essential criteria
  • Good supporting evidence - with excellent attention to detail
  • Evidence of communicating with a wide variety of the general public
Desirable criteria
  • No spelling or grammatical errors

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerArmed Forces CovenantStep into healthArmed Forces Covenant Gold Award

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Mrs Lisa Wheatley
Job title
Principal Clinical Physiologist
Email address
lisa.wheatley5@nhs.net
Telephone number
01332 788958
Additional information

 

 

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
University Hospital of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Training Centre
Rehab Block
Level 3
Derby
Derbyshire
DE22 3NE
Telephone
01332 787103 / 07385 367222
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