Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Healthcare Scientist Assistant
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Job Opportunity: Healthcare Scientist Assistant in Cardiac Physiology
This is an exciting opportunity to work as a Healthcare Scientist Assistant in the Cardiac Physiology Department in the OUH Trust. The role involves supporting Cardiac Physiologists and other medical specialities to perform electrocardiograms (ECGs), Blood pressures and a multitude of other clinical diagnostic testing in the Cardiology directorate.
Role Overview
Cardiac Physiology Healthcare Scientist Assistant (Band 3)
An exciting opportunity is available to join the Cardiac Physiology team at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We are a friendly, dynamic and welcoming multi-disciplinary team working routinely across the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, the Horton Hospital in Banbury and various community settings around the county.
Key Responsibilities
- Performing electrocardiograms (ECG’s)
- Fitting event monitors
- Assisting with exercise testing
- Measurement of height and weight
- Cannulation
- Urine analysis
- Basic administration skills
- Good time management and organizational skills
- Outstanding approach to customer care
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Requirements
Due to the nature of this patient facing role, candidates should have a calm and caring attitude and excellent interpersonal skills. As the role involves working across the county the ability to adapt to these varied locations, and show flexibility when necessary, is a must.
No previous clinical experience is necessary as full training will be given and successful applicants will be expected to work towards SCST Certificate of Electrocardiography examination and the Trust’s Care Certificate.
Application Information
Interested candidates are strongly recommended to visit the department for a greater understanding of the post.
About Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. For more information on OUH please view OUH At a Glance by OUHospitals.
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Our Values
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.
We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Renato Barrocas
- Job title: Cardiac Physiologist
- Email address: renato.barrocas@ouh.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 01865 220258
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