Job summaryWe are seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our Clinical Measurements team at Ashford and St Peters NHS Foundation Trust.
We are a very active department providing a wide range of invasive and non-invasive investigations including physiologist-led exercise testing, 24 hour ECG and BP monitoring and event recording. Due to an expansion in the service provision within the Trust, the number of cardiac tests being performed has vastly increased and, as such, we are looking to expand our team of ECG technicians.
As a Band 3 you will be a key member of the departmental staff responsible for performing ECGs and fitting ambulatory monitors within the Trust. Some administration duties will also be involved.
You must be a self-motivated, well-organised individual with excellent interpersonal skills, ability to deal with both adults and children, and have the ability to prioritise workload and use your initiative.
This post would be suited to an individual with some basic understanding of an ECG however, you will not be expected to have experience within Cardiology as full training will be given to the successful candidate. NHS experience is desirable. This will require working cross-sites.
Visits to the department are encouraged. For an informal visit or further information please contact our direct number at 01932 722530 or at asp-tr.clinical.measurements@nhs.net
Main duties of the job- To work as a senior member of the clinical team in the ECG department.
- To provide an Electrocardiography (ECG) service
- To provide an ambulatory monitoring service
- To prioritise inpatient workload within the ECG service
About usAshford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with our strong commitment to staff health and wellbeing. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
Please see the supporting links which you can find on the right-hand side of this job advert. There is guidance on how to make an application on NHS Jobs as well as more information about joining the ASPH TeamAlthough it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
Job responsibilitiesClinical Duties and Responsibilities:- To undertake a range of routine non-invasive cardiology investigations including ECG, ambulatory monitoring, and assistance with exercise treadmill tests if competencies permit.
- To perform the recording of electrocardiograms (ECG) on adults, paediatrics, outpatients, and inpatients in a variety of departments including A&E, NICU, and Labour wards, as requested.
- To set-up, fit, and instruct patients on how to use ambulatory ECG and blood pressure monitors, and download recordings to ensure they are ready for analysis.
- To prioritise and organise inpatient requests for ECGs and ambulatory monitors, reporting to senior colleagues the volume of requests and the action for implementation on a daily basis.
- To effectively, promptly, and professionally respond to emergency situations, summoning appropriate assistance as necessary by raising the alarm and taking guidance from senior colleagues.
- To demonstrate technical proficiency in the range of investigations undertaken including advanced interpretation of ECG and ambulatory monitoring results with supervision and support from senior colleagues.
- To work towards SCST Part I certification in ECG.
Educational:- To actively participate and commit to maintaining own personal professional development, identifying educational and clinical training needs in conjunction with the Cardiac Investigations Manager.
- To ensure that own mandatory training is up to date.
Administration:- To communicate efficiently on the telephone with all staff, patients, and visitors.
- To register patient attendances on the departments PRISM database.
- To be familiar with Cerner to track patient progression, case notes, and patient episode details
- To be familiar with Cerner to track patient progression, case notes, and patient demographic and episode details
- To be trained in the use of CRIS system.
- To book appointments onto Solus, facilitating the Trusts Patient Choice policy.
- To telephone patients who fail to attend for their appointment, rebooking patients as per patient choice, and to telephone outstanding returns of ambulatory monitors.
- To amend patient bookings to reflect any changes in their procedure from that initially booked onto the database.
- To order portering services on the Cerner to facilitate movement of patients and/or equipment.
- To carry out general clerical duties to include photocopying, filing, and faxing.
- To collect, collate, and disseminate results from within the department to requesting doctors, secretaries, clinics, and wards.
- To participate in quality assurance and audit activities as required.
- To maintain cleanliness and tidiness in the department and take responsibility for ensuring completion of cleaning rotas in the area of work.
- To assist with effective stock control within the ECG department
- To be cost-effective in the use of equipment and resources.
- To undertake any other reasonable duties at the discretion of the Cardiac Investigations Manager or her deputies.
- To assist with all aspects of the organisation and performance of the ECG service when requested/required.
Personnel:- To conduct self in a professional manner and act as a role model to junior staff/students at all times.
- To demonstrate leadership, achieving good morale with open communication between all levels of staff and disciplines.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- 2 GCSEs or equivalent grade C or above in English and Mathematics
- Computer literate IT skills/keyboard skills
- BLS skills
Desirable- 2 A-levels in science subjects or equivalent SCST certification
ExperienceEssential- oSignificant experience of working within a Cardiology Department and physiological measurements
- oSignificant experience in patient contact - adult and paediatric. Demonstrates experience and competency within all areas of non-invasive Cardiac Physiology tests
- Able to perform ECG, Holter monitor and Ambulatory BP monitors
- Sufficient knowledge of ECG interpretation and rhythm recognition
Desirable- Experience with Cerner/ Millenium EPR
- Experience with Solus
- Experience of dealing with paediatric and mentally ill patients
- NHS Experience
SkillsEssential- Ability to work independently
- Effective time management skills
- Positive attitude to change
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Empathetic approach to staff and patients
- IT literate
- Ability to learn new systems and undertake training in any area requested to achieve clinical improvement
- Ability to deal with emotional and/or distressing situations e.g. cardiac arrest, terminally ill patients, and death
- Ability to assist in moving patients and equipment
- Ability to handle patient catheters, central lines, venflons, and bodily fluid collection bags
Desirable- Wearing of lead protection in radiation areas
Other requirementsEssential- Adaptable, reliable, and flexible
- Desire to work in a caring profession
- Ability to work cross-site
- Ability to work extended working hours
- Ability to work weekends
- Ability to work with infectious patients
KnowledgeEssential- General understanding of the NHS Constitution Trust vision, values, strategic objectives and key work programmes
Desirable- Understanding of data protection
- Knowledge of NHS systems and procedures
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. 
