University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Band 2 Cardiology Support Worker
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Job Summary
Provide a first-class Electrocardiography (ECG) service throughout the trust. You will have responsibility for actively participating as part of the multi-disciplinary team within the Cardiology department to provide a seamless service to patients with proximal supervision from qualified staff.
Diagnostic procedures will include: 12 lead ECG's, applying ambulatory monitors for ECG and blood pressure readings.
Support the Echo and TOE team with stock control and assisting with procedures when required.
Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required
- Testing patients of all ages, in a variety of locations. This will involve communicating complex instructions and clinical information effectively to patients of all ages and relatives to ensure cooperation and compliance and to obtain accurate technical and clinical data. This may include patients with communication difficulties (e.g. language barriers, hearing and/or visual impairment, impaired mental state), when there may be hostility or when persuasive and motivational skills may be required with patients reluctant to undergo investigations.
Skills
- Perform the full range of basic Cardiac Investigations, subject to indirect supervision which requires a high level of theoretical knowledge and developed skills, on patients of all ages, to obtain good quality diagnostic information. The range of investigations includes:
- Resting Electrocardiograms
- Application of 24-Hour ECG monitors
- Application of 24-hour BP monitors
- Application of Patient activated monitors
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About Us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
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Job Description
Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- English and Maths Grade C or above (Equivalent)
Desirable
- ECG proficiency or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Good understanding of the clinical need for ECG's
- Dealing with patients/general public
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.
For Help With Your Application, Contact
Lisa Ball
01213712533
Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25272.00 to £25272.00 Yearly
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-Time, Flexible Working
Reference number
304-1103580
Job locations
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
Attachments
- Job Description
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