Job Description

We are looking to recruit a full time Assistant Physiologist for our Cardio respiratory Department



The successful candidate will be efficient, reliable and be able to work using their own initiative whilst being part of a team.



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



This post can be offered as a development role and in order to progress to or commence at Band 4 Level the candidate will be required to complete Level 4 Cardiology Apprenticeship.



Please note this vacancy m ay close before the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of suitable applications are received.



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



Key results from the job holder



Duties and responsibilities



The Assistant Physiologist will undertake high quality and compassionate care when performing diagnosis testing and clinical duties, under the direction and supervision of the Physiologist. The Assistant cardiac Physiologist will work both independently and working as part of the multi-disciplinary team.



As an Assistant 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 completion of appropriate training and assessment)



At the request of the Registered Health Care Professional, perform and record physiological measurements on patients, and report any abnormalities to the supervising Cardiac Physiologist



Obtaining MRSA swabs



To assist in blood collection.



Assist the Registered Health Care Professional in maintaining a clean environment



Following the completion of appropriate training and assessment and under the direction of a registered health care professional undertake clinical activities such as ECG recordings / Spirometry



Provide and receive sensitive information concerning a patient's medical condition.



Act in accordance with all organisational policies and procedures and within expected values and behaviours.



Actively participate in and attend departmental MDT meetings.



Demonstrate good understanding of principles of consent and ensure valid consent is obtained prior to undertaking diagnostic procedures / duties



Demonstrate good understanding of the Mental Capacity Act / Deprivation of Liberties and applies principles to everyday practice seeking advice / guidance from the registered healthcare professional as required



Promote health and safety maintaining best practice in health, safety and security



Share ideas with colleagues to improve care and suggest areas for innovation



Participate in audit activities being undertaken in area of practice



Contribute to the improvement of service by reflecting on own practice and supporting that of others



Adhere to legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines both local and national Regularly attend workplace and staff engagement meetings and contribute positively to discussions about the improvement of care



Post holders are required to work independently with regard to routine, delegated tasks, following established good practice and refer non-routine tasks appropriately. Work is supervised and evaluated on a routine basis.



Training



In safe venepuncture and cannulation



In recording / interpretation of ECG's



In basic lung function testing.



Obtaining MRSA swabs,



Blood collection.



Undertake Mandatory training updates



Maintain own level of competence and ongoing CPD



Undertake role specific training for onward development of the role



Communications and Key Working Relationships



Maintain accurate and timely records



Ensure smooth running of the team through facilitation of administrative support, including stock levels



Effective verbal communication with all members of the multidisciplinary team



Communicate effectively with dignity and respect to all patients, relatives and others giving consideration to potential barriers to understanding.



Communicate effectively with colleagues, providing clear verbal, digital or written information and instructions when sharing information, delegating or handing over responsibility for care.



Recognise and report any situations, behaviours or errors that could result in poor care outcomes.



Report accidents, incidents, near misses or complaints following Trust policies/procedures



Contribute to a culture where all staff feel safe to raise their concerns [and that] speaking up about what these are is a normal part of their routine.



To assist in information collection from patients/ relatives as requested by trained staff.



To use communication tools (verbal and non verbal) to gain informed consent with patients where there will often be barriers to effective communication e.g. loss of hearing, altered perception, expressive and receptive dysphasia,



To priorities tasks allocated and adjust as necessary.



To ensure that documentation is completed in accordance with Trust and departmental requirements.



To be responsible for some degree of housekeeping and stock control in the department



Responsibility for Finance



Participate in ensuring effective use of all financial resources in providing and delivering an effective service



Exercise personal duty of care in the safe use and storage of equipment



Be environmentally aware and prudent in use of resources and energ



Responsibility for Human Resources



Responsible for own self



Adhere to Trust Policies, Procedures and Guidelines



Ensure compliance with Mandatory training requirements in accordance with Trust Policy



Responsibility for Health & Safety



Have an understanding of health and safety, ethical and legal issues



Display a professional attitude at all times when dealing with the general public and colleagues alike



Compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 - the post holder is required to fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards, and a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions



Responsibility for Teaching



Facilitate a supportive learning environment to enable all members of the team to develop.



Recognise and accept responsibility for own personal development



To support developments that contribute to individual goals and to those of the department