Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust To assist with the provision of Cardio-Respiratory services throughout the Trust and partnership agencies and to ensure the delivery of a high standard, quality service in an extended role to that of a basic Cardiographer.
To ensure courtesy, privacy, confidentiality and respect at all times to patients, relatives, staff and colleagues.
Main duties of the job The Cardio-Respiratory Department provides a high-quality service for all cardiac and respiratory diagnostic investigations. A 24/7 service is provided for basic investigations such as ECG and spirometry which is provided by Senior Cardiographers and Assistant Practitioners.
You will have at least 6 months experience as a basic ATO within the cardiac or respiratory field during which you will have completed a basic in-service training programme.
You will be aware of the full range of procedures provided by the department.
You will undertake a wide range of work activities.
Participate in a 24 hr shift system, work alone with the backup of on call Physiologist if necessary.
Adhere strictly to all Department and Trust policies.
Maintain and promote a smart, professional image at all times.
About us Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description for Full Details.
Advertising Date - 8th November 2024
Closing Date - 22nd November 2024
Proposed Interview Date - 29th November 2024
Person Specification Qualifications Educated to GCSE level in English and Maths or equivalent qualification/experience NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification/experience in a healthcare role Knowledge Basic knowledge of the Cardio-Vascular system Be able to work under remote supervision At least 6 months experience as a basic ATO Be competent in performing ECG, spirometry, ambulatory hook up & blood gas analysis 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.
Address Southport and Ormskirk sites of MWL, cross site working obligation.
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