Trainee Healthcare Science Practitioner- Cardiology

at  Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Trainee Healthcare Science Practitioner to join our busy team within the Cardio-Respiratory department at Mid Cheshire Hospital Trust.
The department offers a range of diagnostic services including ECG, ambulatory ECG monitoring and analysis, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, exercise tolerance testing, pacemaker follow up, echocardiography including bubble studies and valve clinics.
As part of this dynamic team, you will be supported to develop the knowledge and skills required to become a competent Healthcare Science Practitioner.
As part of our succession plan, the successful candidate will be supported through the Scientific Training Programme (STP) funded by the National School of Healthcare Science with a view to developing further clinical skills and knowledge in the field of pacemaker implant and follow up.
The successful candidate will ideally be from a science background with the relevant qualifications required to undertake the STP. In addition, experience of working with people, ideally within a healthcare setting would be desirable. Experience within or a solid awareness of Cardiac Physiology will be of great advantage to applicants.
The post holder will initially undertake most aspects of training at Leighton Hospital, however, there will also be an expectation to rotate across to Northwich Victoria Infirmary when required.
The service will run 08:00 - 18:00 Mon-Sat. Hours may include weekend and evenings.
We are looking for highly motivated, innovative, and enthusiastic Trainee Healthcare Science Practitioner to join our busy team. Under the guidance of the Clinical Physiology team, the post holder will become proficient in providing a quality service for patients requiring diagnostic cardiology investigative procedures, gaining confidence along with highly transferable skills and knowledge for a future career in Healthcare Science.
Once qualified, you will act as an autonomous practitioner providing diagnostic services for the wider community, taking responsibility for the day to running of the service along with the wider team. Strong interdisciplinary working relationships are encouraged with the aim of providing access to the right professional, in the right place, at the right time for all in the local population.
As part of the departmental succession plan, there will be further opportunities to develop more advanced clinical skills and knowledge within the area of pacemaker implant and follow up. Successful candidates will be integral in our ‘grow our own’ training programme whereby you will be supported through the Scientific Training Programme (STP) in Cardiac Science, funded by the National School of Healthcare Science followed by further in-house training to work toward British Heart Rhythm Society (BHRS) accreditation.
Scientist Training Programme (hee.nhs.uk)
British Heart Rhythm Society (BHRS) | BCS (britishcardiovascularsociety.org)
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Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.
We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children’s health.
The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.
During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its ‘Be Safe Be EquiPPEd’ campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE. The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives. At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.
To become proficient in the recording and interpretation of 12 lead ECG on adult and paediatric patients in a variety of clinical settings.
To become proficient in the hook up and analysis of ambulatory ECG and blood pressure monitors on adult and paediatric patients in a variety of clinical settings.
To learn and understand the indications and contra-indications for exercise tolerance testing, how to operate the required equipment and support physiologist led exercise stress testing ( 2nd operator).
To make judgements within own area of competence, identifying the correct application of procedure and when to report a problem or contra indication. Obtain a brief medical history from patients to ensure all assessments undertaken are done so safely and appropriately.
To have a knowledge and understanding of a range of health and safety measures, infection prevention and control, their importance, and their application within your work area.
To be competent in basic Cardio-Pulmonary resuscitation techniques and, following appropriate training, be proficient in intermediate life support.
To respond to emergency situations whilst maintaining professional standards and seeking assistance were required effectively, promptly and professionally.
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