Cardiac Physiology Support Worker

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust Cardiopulmonary Service as a Cardiac Physiology Support Worker.

The post holder will play a key role in supporting the delivery of a high-quality, patient-centred cardiac diagnostics service across the Cardiac Physiology Department. Working as part of the wider multidisciplinary team, the Cardiac Physiology Support Worker will provide clinical, technical and administrative support to Cardiac Physiologists undertaking a range of diagnostic investigations, including echocardiography and cardiac rhythm management.

The role will involve preparing clinical areas and equipment, supporting patients before, during and after diagnostic procedures, maintaining accurate patient records, managing stock and equipment, and assisting with the efficient day-to-day operation of the department. The post holder will contribute to ensuring patients receive a safe, professional and compassionate service while supporting the delivery of timely and effective cardiac care.

Main duties of the job

To assist Cardiac Physiologists and administrative staff in maintaining a safe, efficient and effective Cardiac Physiology service. To provide a high standard of patient care before, during and after procedures, working within the scope of training and competence. To prepare patients for investigations and procedures by obtaining relevant measurements and clinical information as required. To support echocardiography, cardiac rhythm management (CRM), cardiac device follow-up and remote monitoring services. To assist with the preparation, registration, distribution and management of cardiac device home monitoring equipment and provide patient support regarding its use.

To maintain accurate patient records and update electronic systems in a timely manner. To communicate effectively with patients, relatives and healthcare professionals, responding to enquiries and escalating concerns where appropriate. To liaise with wards, outpatient areas and other departments to support patient flow and attendance. To assist with patient mobility where required and ensure patient dignity, comfort and safety. To follow infection prevention and decontamination procedures and complete routine equipment and environmental checks. To support outpatient clinics and associated administrative activities, undertake relevant training and competency assessments, and perform any other duties appropriate to the grade as delegated by the Head of Department or designated line manager.

About us

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a largeacute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acuteservices to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to alarger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services fromthree sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and ourcaring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centredcare. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people towork with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin oureveryday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

We are proud to have achieved Timewiseaccreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible workingwithin our organisation as a flex positive employer.

DBS Checks and Costs

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Inspect and prepare clinical equipment used within theCardiac Physiology Service, ensuring compliance with Health and Safety,Infection Prevention and Trust policies at all times. Assist CardiacPhysiologists and administrative staff in maintaining an efficient, safe andeffective service across Cardiac Physiology. Provide a high standard of patientcare before, during and after diagnostic investigations and procedures,including obtaining patient observations such as height, weight and bloodpressure following appropriate training and competency assessment. Assist withpatient preparation, positioning and transfers, ensuring patient dignity,comfort and safety are maintained at all times. Communicate effectively withpatients, relatives, carers and members of the multidisciplinary team,responding appropriately to enquiries and escalating concerns to the relevantmember of staff. Demonstrate a professional, caring and compassionate approachwhilst maintaining patient confidentiality at all times. Maintain accurateelectronic and paper-based patient records, enter activity data ontodepartmental information systems and assist with the collection of serviceactivity and performance information. Support the delivery of echocardiography,cardiac rhythm management and remote monitoring services, including thepreparation, distribution and management of patient information and homemonitoring equipment where required. Liaise with wards, outpatient departments,portering services and other healthcare professionals to facilitate patientattendance, investigations and follow-up care. Assist with clinic preparation,appointment management, correspondence and other administrative duties requiredto support service delivery. Ensure clinical areas are prepared and maintainedto meet patient and service needs, undertaking routine equipment, environmentaland safety checks and reporting faults, incidents or concerns to an appropriatesenior member of staff. Undertake mandatory training, maintain competencywithin the role and participate in continuing professional development. Adhereto all Trust and departmental policies and procedures and undertake any otherduties commensurate with the grade as delegated by the Head of Department ordesignated line manager.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Inspect and prepare clinical equipment used within theCardiac Physiology Service, ensuring compliance with Health and Safety,Infection Prevention and Trust policies at all times. Assist CardiacPhysiologists and administrative staff in maintaining an efficient, safe andeffective service across Cardiac Physiology. Provide a high standard of patientcare before, during and after diagnostic investigations and procedures,including obtaining patient observations such as height, weight and bloodpressure following appropriate training and competency assessment. Assist withpatient preparation, positioning and transfers, ensuring patient dignity,comfort and safety are maintained at all times. Communicate effectively withpatients, relatives, carers and members of the multidisciplinary team,responding appropriately to enquiries and escalating concerns to the relevantmember of staff. Demonstrate a professional, caring and compassionate approachwhilst maintaining patient confidentiality at all times. Maintain accurateelectronic and paper-based patient records, enter activity data ontodepartmental information systems and assist with the collection of serviceactivity and performance information. Support the delivery of echocardiography,cardiac rhythm management and remote monitoring services, including thepreparation, distribution and management of patient information and homemonitoring equipment where required. Liaise with wards, outpatient departments,portering services and other healthcare professionals to facilitate patientattendance, investigations and follow-up care. Assist with clinic preparation,appointment management, correspondence and other administrative duties requiredto support service delivery. Ensure clinical areas are prepared and maintainedto meet patient and service needs, undertaking routine equipment, environmentaland safety checks and reporting faults, incidents or concerns to an appropriatesenior member of staff. Undertake mandatory training, maintain competencywithin the role and participate in continuing professional development. Adhereto all Trust and departmental policies and procedures and undertake any otherduties commensurate with the grade as delegated by the Head of Department ordesignated line manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good general education including GCSE pass or equivalent in English / Maths/Science

Desirable

• Evidence of ability to identify own training and development needs
• NVQ Healthcare qualification

Experience

Essential

• Previous patient facing experience within NHS healthcare environment

Desirable

• Previous experience working as a Cardiographer/HCA
• Patient focussed NHS/Healthcare experience

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• Good general education including GCSE pass or equivalent in English / Maths/Science

Desirable

• Evidence of ability to identify own training and development needs
• NVQ Healthcare qualification

Experience

Essential

• Previous patient facing experience within NHS healthcare environment

Desirable

• Previous experience working as a Cardiographer/HCA
• Patient focussed NHS/Healthcare experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Address

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

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