Assistant Cardiac Physiologist

We are looking to recruit a full time Assistant CardiacPhysiologistfor our Cardiology Department

You will be a motivated and confident assistant, dedicated to assisting in the delivery and the development of an excellent service.

Please note this post is advertised pending approval of banding at AFC panel.

The role will require you to work across all areas in the Trust which includes those that are designated as positive, asymptomatic and negative COVID wards.

You will be responsible for providing a range of diagnostic tests for patients and a range of clinical duties under the guidance of a Cardiac Physiologist.

Our Assistants work independently performing a number of clinical duties/tasks following training and meeting competency within role as per policy and procedure.

Our Assistant will be expected to work across all of the WWL sites, RAEI, Leigh Infirmary, Thomas Linacre Centre and Wrightington

**Duties include**:

- Assist in Specialist led and physiologists rapid access chest pain clinics
- Assist in preparation for echocardiograms
- Application and removal of ambulatory monitors
- Perform basic lung function diagnostics
- Perform and report electrocardiograms
- Assist in TOE sterilisation / decontamination
- Perform other duties as required
- Train support workers to perform ECG
- To assist members of the medical staff with any queries.
- To provide cover when necessary
- To provide clerical support to the Admin Team
- To provide any other duties that may be required relevant to this grade.

Choose Well - Choose WWL

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values ‘the WWL Way’.

WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.

**Responsibilities**:
You will be responsible for providing a range of diagnostic tests for patients and a range of clinical duties under the guidance of a Cardiac Physiologist.

Our Assistants work independently performing a number of clinical duties/tasks following training and meeting competency within role as per policy and procedure.

Our Assistant will be expected to work across all of the WWL sites, RAEI, Leigh Infirmary, Thomas Linacre Centre and Wrightington

**Duties include**:

- Assist in Specialist led and physiologists rapid access chest pain clinics
- Assist in preparation for echocardiograms
- Application and removal of ambulatory monitors
- Perform basic lung function diagnostics
- Perform and report electrocardiograms
- Assist in TOE sterilisation / decontamination
- Perform other duties as required
- Train support workers to perform ECG
- To assist members of the medical staff with any queries.
- To provide cover when necessary
- To provide clerical support to the Admin Team
- To provide any other duties that may be required relevant to this grade.

Key results from the job holder

Duties and responsibilities
- The Assistant Cardiac Physiologist will undertake high quality and compassionate care when performing diagnosis testing and clinical duties, under the direction and supervision of the Cardiac Physiologist. The Assistant cardiac Physiologist will work both independently and working as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
- As an Assistant Cardiac Physiologist, you make a valuable and important contribution to the delivery of high quality healthcare in the Trust. Your role is to support the registered professional in the delivery of safe, effective, compassionate care to patients and their relatives.
- Working under the direction of a cardiac Physiologist, you will participate in the clinical care provided to patients prioritising workload appropriately and developing competencies that safeguard practice and effectiveness in role
- Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS and Trust Values
- Work as part of a designated multi-disciplinary team, delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual
- Be aware of the patient’s needs - emotional, social, physical, and cultural. Respect privacy, dignity and beliefs. Acts in a way that supports equality and diversity values.
- Work as part of the team in a co-operative, professional and constructive manner.
- Always maintain confidentiality
- Report any information regarding the well-being of the patients to the Registered Health Care Professional in a timely manner.
- To undertake safe venepuncture and cannulation as requested by the Registered Health Care Professional and have competencies checked annually by a Registered Healthcare Professional. (Following the comp