Healthcare Science Assistant - Cardiology Bristol
Job description
An exciting opportunity for enthusiastic individuals looking for a new challenge in health care, or someone looking to expand their skills. You will assist with providing a range of non-invasive cardiac investigations on patients in our busy department at Bristol Heart Institute. These procedures include Electrocardiograms (ECG), fitting and removing ECG monitoring devices, assisting the cardiac physiologists in more advanced tests where necessary as well as general administrative work. You will be expected to study for the SCST Certificate in Electrocardiography . Previous experience of working in a Cardiology Department or other healthcare environment would be an advantage. Although based primarily at Bristol Heart Institute, there may be an expectation to cover other UHBW NHS Trust service delivery sites. Working hours will be subject to review as the service develops, therefore a flexible approach is essential. Deliver an efficient, pleasant and compassionate service to our patients Actively assist with the delivery, management, organisation and planning of the paediatric ECG and ambulatory monitoring service Work, communicate and liaise closely with the Service Manager, and Lead Non-Invasive Cardiac Physiologist for Ambulatory Monitoring Co-ordinate with clinical and managerial staff to arrange procedures, either in the department or on the ward Input data onto documentation workspaces for every procedure undertaken. Contribute to health and safety of staff, patients, and their carers. University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge. For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
