Advertised role location: ROYAL BELFAST HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN
Official document: Band 6  Cardiac Physiologoist  (Paediatric Cardiology) (doc)
JOB DESCRIPTION

POST: Cardiac Physiologist (Paediatrics)

LOCATION: Cardiac Clinical Investigations, BHSCT

GRADE: Band 6

REPORTS TO: Senior Chief / Chief Cardiac Physiologist

RESPONSIBLE TO: Lead Cardiac Physiologist

This is an exciting opportunity to join the team in Paediatric Cardiology. The post is based within the RBHSC, Belfast HSC Trust. The NI Children’s Heart Centre in RBHSC is part of the All Island Congenital Heart Disease Network. This network was established following governmental support from both NI and ROI Health departments to deliver a World Class All Ireland CHD Network. RBHSC is a Level 2 Cardiology Centre which provides diagnostic, pre and post-surgery review, outpatient facilities and post-operative surgical care.

JOB SUMMARY/MAIN PURPOSE:

To perform a range of non- invasive Paediatric cardiac investigations or to undertake training in a non-invasive paediatric cardiac investigation.
To analyse and report on investigations as required
To undertake the clinical supervision of trainee Clinical Physiologists and cardiographers
To develop and broaden clinical experience with training in the more specialised techniques.

MAIN PURPOSE:

Performs a broad range of Cardiac Clinical Physiological investigations within the All Ireland Children’s Heart Network, including working off site at Outreach clinics within the All Island Children’s Heart Network.

To develop and broaden clinical experience with training in the more specialised techniques, including Paediatric Echocardiography.
Autonomously perform Paediatric Echocardiograms, Holter, ECG and EST.
Provides a factual report for ambulatory monitoring, EST and routine electrocardiography under indirect supervision of a senior CCP

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs a broad range of Cardiac Clinical Physiological investigations for the Paediatric Cardiology Service within the All Ireland Children’s Heart Network.

Recording and analysis of twelve lead electrocardiography (Adults and Paediatric) for both inpatients and outpatients.
Autonomously set up and monitoring of exercise stress tests
Measurement and interpretation of oxygen saturations, as required, during Exercise Stress Tests and provide a factual report.
Autonomously recording, analysis and interpretation of Ambulatory ECG. Monitoring
Autonomously perform Paediatric Echocardiograms and provide factual report, when appropriately skilled and trained to do so.
Participate in the Paediatric CP On Call service for Echocardiography, when appropriately skilled and trained to do so.
Carry put the decontamination and associated documentation for this process for TOE probes.
To perform first line maintenance and reporting all faults to the Cardiac Clinical Physiologist in charge
Participate in risk assessment, audit as required by the Principal CP.
Participate in RBHSC Outreach clinics on a rotational basis as deemed necessary by the service needs.
To participate in extended working days and weekend working if required to accommodate Echocardiography service needs.
To ensure adherence to all Trust and Unit Policies and Procedures.
Any other duties as may arise in this quickly developing field

Development and training
Training and supervision of clinical placement students in a broad range of cardiac clinical investigations
Training and supervision of Cardiographers in routine electrocardiography
To continue professional development by attendance at appropriate training courses/ examinations. Will require training outside of UK.
Maintain presence on Shadow Register of RCCP/ AHCS
Develop and broaden clinical knowledge in Paediatric Cardiology
Acquire & maintain professional accreditation as appropriate, for Echocardiography this is the EACVI Congenital certification
Maintain and develop clinical skills and undertake training as required

Contributes to a high quality cardiac investigation service
To communicate effectively with line manager, team members and other Health Care Professionals to ensure an effective and efficient service
Maintain good communication with the patients and their families.
To perform investigation to the relevant professional and quality standard
To adhere to all Trust and Departmental Policies and procedures
To adhere to all relevant Health and safety Policies
To continue own professional development by attendance at appropriate training courses
Participate in audits and risk assessments as required by the Lead CCP.

General Responsibilities

Employees of the Trust are required to promote and support the mission and vision of the service for which they are responsible and:

At all times provide a caring service and to treat those with whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner.

Demonstrate their commitment by their regular attendance and the efficient completion of all tasks allocated to them.

Comply with the Trust’s Smoke Free Policy.

Carry out their duties and responsibilities in compliance with the Health and Safety Policies and Statutory Regulations.

Adhere to Equality and Good Relations duties throughout the course of their employment.

Ensure the ongoing confidence of the public in-service provision.

Maintain high standards of personal accountability.

Comply with the HPSS Code of Conduct.

Records Management

All employees of Belfast Health & Social Care Trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, including patient/client, corporate and administrative records whether paper based or electronic and also including e-mails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Environment Regulations 2004 and Data Protection Act 1998. Employees are required to be conversant with the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust policy and procedure on records management and to seek advice if in doubt.

Environmental Cleaning Strategy

The Trusts Environmental Cleaning Strategy recognizes the key principle that “Cleanliness matters is everyone’s responsibility, not just the cleaners” Whilst there are staff employed who are responsible for cleaning services, all Trust staff have a responsibility to ensure a clean, comfortable, safe environment for patients, clients, residents, visitors, staff and members of the general public.

Infection Prevention and Control

The Belfast Trust is committed to reducing Healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) and all staff have a part to play in making this happen. Staff must comply with all policies in relation to Infection Prevention and Control and with ongoing reduction strategies. Standard Infection Prevention and Control Precautions must be used at all times to ensure the safety of patients and staff. This includes:-
Cleaning hands either with soap and water or a hand sanitiser at the appropriate times (WHO ‘5 moments’);
Using the correct ‘7 step’ hand hygiene technique;
Being ‘bare below the elbows’ when in a clinical environment;
Following Trust policies and the Regional Infection Control Manual (found on intranet);
Wearing the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE);
Ensuring correct handling and disposal of waste (including sharps) and laundry;
Ensuring all medical devices (equipment) are decontaminated appropriately ie. cleaned, disinfected and/or sterilised;
Ensuring compliance with High Impact Interventions.

Values

The Belfast Trust aims to recruit staff not only with the right skills but also with the right values to ensure the delivery of excellent patient care and experience. Staff are expected to be committed to provide safe, effective, compassionate and person centred care by:-

Treating Everyone with Dignity and Respect

Displaying Openness and Trust

Being Accountable

Being Leading Edge

Maximising Learning and Development

By embedding the above values, we will make a significant contribution to the delivery of the Trust’s Vision.

Personal Public Involvement

Staff members are expected to involve patients, clients, carers and the wider community where relevant, in developing, planning and delivering our services in a meaningful and effective way, as part of the Trust’s ongoing commitment to Personal Public Involvement (PPI).

Please use the link below to access the PPI standards leaflet for further information.

http://www.publichealth.hscni.net/sites/default/files/PPI_leaflet.pdf

Clause: This job description is not meant to be definitive and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust.

JOB SPECIFICATION

POST: Cardiac Physiologist 6

LOCATION: Cardiac Investigations, (Paediatrics) BHSCT

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will initially be measured at shortlisting stage although may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage.
You should therefore make it clear on your application form whether or not you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is stated below.

Factor
Criteria
Method of Assessment

Experience
Qualifications
Registration

BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology or equivalent ( provide details)

2 years experience in a broad range of cardiac clinical investigations at a Band 5.
Current shadow registration or eligible for shadow registration with the Registration Council for Clinical Physiology or the Academy for Health Care scientists

Team member with good interpersonal skills

Ability to communicate across various levels of understandings
Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment.

‘Where disability prohibits driving, this criteria will be waived if the applicant is able to organise suitable alternative arrangements’.

Shortlisting by Application Form

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

Desirable criteria will ONLY be used where it is necessary to introduce additional job related criteria to ensure files are manageable. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how you meet these. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.

Factor
Criteria
Method of Assessment

Experience
Qualifications
Registration

Immediate Life Support
Experience in Paediatric Cardiology not essential but would be advantageous
Experience in Echocardiography not essential but would be advantageous

Shortlisting by Application Form

Other information

A waiting list will be established.

This post involves working in regulated activity with vulnerable groups. As such, postholders will be required to register with the Independent Safeguarding Authority.

NOTE:

Where educational/professional qualifications form part of the criteria you will be required, if shortlisted for interview, to produce original certificates and one photocopy of same issued by the appropriate authority. Only those certificates relevant to the shortlisting criteria should be produced. If educational certificates are not available an original letter and photocopy of same detailing examination results from your school or college will be accepted as an alternative.

If successful you will be required to produce documentary evidence that you are legally entitled to live and work in the United Kingdom. This documentation can be a P45, Payslip, National Insurance Card or a Birth Certificate confirming birth in the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland. Failure to produce evidence will result in a non-appointment.
Where a post involves working in regulated activity with vulnerable groups, post holders will be required to register with the Independent Safeguarding Authority.

HSC Values

Whilst employees will be expected to portray all the values, particular attention is drawn to the following values for this role