Job summary
- Main area
- Healthcare Scientists
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent: Flexible to needs of service - cross bay cover may be needed.
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week (Flexible service - Mondays are needed for cover in FGH)
- Job ref
- 331-B6630624
- Employer
- University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Clinical Investigations Unit, Furness General Hospital
- Town
- Barrow in Furness
- Salary
- £22,383 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 11/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Healthcare Scientist Support Worker
NHS AfC: Band 2
''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work''
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.
Overseas candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a CoS for the post by assessing their circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join CIU. This will be with a 2 year training programme with CSR group to undertake a level 2 training course, whilst working in CIU. 20% of the role will be for study and off the job learning.
The course is designed for all Healthcare Science Assistants as an induction to the role. There are further courses, level 4 in both cardio/resp or separated and degree level 6 courses in either Cardio or Resp Physiology and Masters.
This qualification combines both competence and knowledge
aspects and is designed to give learners the practical competencies,
technical skills and sector related knowledge that they need to be
able to carry out a job effectively. It is based on National Occupational
Standards designed by Healthcare employers. The Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Introduction to Healthcare Science is for learners who work as Healthcare Science Assistants and want to have their knowledge and skills formally recognised.
The qualification gives learners the opportunity to:
• develop knowledge related to the healthcare science environment
and the roles and responsibilities of those who work in this environment
• develop skills related to the healthcare science environment
• develop effective study skills, including the use of reflective practice
• achieve a nationally-recognised Level 2 qualification
• develop personal growth and engagement in learning
Main duties of the job
To work effectively and efficiently as part of a team within Clinical Investigations Unit (CIU), ensuring a high-quality service is provided to patients attending the department.
Perform 12 lead ECG in a variety of clinical settings. Work alongside other colleagues, clinicians, the patient and their relatives.
To undertake study and off the job learning as part of the BTEC level 2 qualification in Healthcare Science and obtain and maintain professional certification in ECG (SCST Certificate in Electrocardiography).
To assist in the professional and operational delivery of the service within CIU, including shared allocation of work and training of other staff.
Working for our organisation
We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job, duties/responsibilities please open the Job description and person specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more about the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay by visiting our website https://www.umbt.nhs.uk/
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Grade 4/ C GCSE Maths
- Grade 4/C GCSE English
- Interest in cardiac and respiratory physiology
- Team worker and flexible
- Willing to undertake the BTEC course and SCST course
Desirable criteria
- Experience in ECGs
- IT skills
- Team worker
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Michelle Armistead
- Job title
- Head of CIU
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01229 870870
- Additional information
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