Cardio-respiratory Support Physiologist

Haringey GP Federation; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Barnsley seeks motivated Cardio-respiratory Support Physiologists for their cardio-respiratory department. Candidates must hold GCSEs in English, Mathematics, and a Science, while proficiency in electrocardiography is preferred. The role includes performing ECGs, assisting with various procedures, and engaging actively with the team to enhance patient care. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a highly regarded department within the NHS, known for its commitment to staff support and high-quality patient services.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Mathematics (grade A to C) or equivalent.
• Preferred science qualification and/or healthcare experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine electrocardiography (ECG) to SCST standards.
• Fitting and removal of ambulatory ECG and blood pressure monitors.
• Assisting with exercise testing and other procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Proficiency in electrocardiography

Team collaboration

Education

GCSE passes (A to C) in English, Mathematics, and a Science

SCST Certificate in Electrocardiography or willingness to work towards it

Job description

0456 - Cardio-respiratory Support Physiologist

The Cardiology Department at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust offers a range of high-quality cardiology and respiratory diagnostic procedures, both at the Trust and the Community Diagnostic Centre, to the residents of Barnsley and surrounding areas as inpatients, outpatients or as direct access referrals from General Practitioners.

We are looking for enthusiastic, efficient and motivated Cardio-respiratory Support Physiologists to join our team in our busy cardio-respiratory department.

Candidates must have GCSE English and Mathematics (grade A to C) or equivalent, also a science qualification would be preferred and/or healthcare experience. It is essential that the candidates work well in a team, are committed to providing a high quality efficient and effective service and set high personal standards. You will need to be diligent, enthusiastic, hardworking, with the ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients and members of the public.

Candidates should have the SCST Certificate in Electrocardiography, although applications will be considered from candidates that dont have this. Candidates without the Certificate of Electrocardiography will be trained and will need to sit the exams for this national certificate.

For further information contact Jodie Semley, or Jess Bloodworth, (Chief Cardio-respiratory Physiologists), 01226 432174.

Main duties of the job

Duties will include:

Performing routine electrocardiography (ECG) to SCST standards,

Fitting and removal of ambulatory ECG and blood pressure monitors

Basic spirometry (including reversibility)

Fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) testing

Overnight pulsoximetry

Assisting a Senior Cardio-respiratory Physiologist during exercise testing.

Procedures will be carried out on a range of patients as inpatients and outpatients where there maybe exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances. Exposure to patient body odours, body fluids and secretions may occur.

To ensure that the clinical testing rooms are clean, tidy and restocked.

To carry out daily equipment and room safety checks.

To assist with the practical training of new Support Physiologists and students.

To participate in the process of service improvement within the department.

About us

BarnsleyHospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently ratedGood by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progressin the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be thebest Place to Work

We scored bestin the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionateleadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust alsoscored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make toeach other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

We are proud ofthe commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable futureand our organisation is highly valued by our local communities

There has neverbeen a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a wecan do this attitude is evident right through the organisation

BarnsleyHospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunityand fair treatment to all applicants

Forindividuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health& care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advertto check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are nolonger eligible for sponsorship

Thecost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will onlybe met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction

We reserve the right to close positions early

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attachedJob Description and Person Specification for full details of the role andresponsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GCSE passes (A to C) in English, Mathematics and a Science
• SCST Certificate in Electrocardiography, or willingness to work towards

Vales based Questions

• Please describe in around 100 words: Describe a time when you were under pressure but remained calm, compassionate and focused at work.
• Please describe in around 100 words: What motivates you to do a good job?
• Please describe in around 100 words: How do you ensure you contribute to a well functioning team?

Knowledge and Awareness

• Proficient in routine electrocardiography and spirometry

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients and members of the public
• Can take and react swiftly to instructions especially in emergencies
• Required to move patients in wheelchairs, manoeuvre into position and move equipment

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.