Job summary
A vacancy has arisen for a Band 3, Senior Cardiac Clinical Support Worker - (Electrocardiogram) ECG within Cardiothoracic Services at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (C&VUHB).
There is a strong emphasis on both professional and service development withinthe Cardiothoracic Directorate,with opportunities to gainskills and qualifications in ournon-invasive services.
The successful applicant will be expected to work across both University Hospital of Wales and University Hospital Llandough sites.
Main duties of the job
Perform a range of routine and non-routine tasks within the ECG and Spirometry service area.
Update information systems to include patient information and test results, report generation.
Undertake routine admin tasks and reception duties as required.
Assist with day-to-day co-ordination of the CSW team.
Supervise and train less experienced staff.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Five GCSEs or equivalent to include English and Science
Desirable
- SCST Certificate in Electrocardiography
- ARTP Spirometry
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public.
- Proven experience of recording a range of ECGs and Spirometry tests.
Desirable
- Experience in the supervision of other staff
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills for dealing with a wide variety of people from all social backgrounds.
- Good manual dexterity for operating a range of medical equipment.
Desirable
- Proven skills in fitting and removal of ambulatory ECG and BP monitors.
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Sound knowledge of ECG rhythm abnormalities and conduction problems.
Desirable
- Understanding of Data Protection and maintaining strictest confidentiality
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Friendly & approachable manner
- Ability to work in a team, and independently
- Proven organisational skills
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to meet the needs of the service.
- Commitment to provide high quality service
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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Employer details
Employer name
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address
Cardiac Physiology, University Hospital of Wales
Heath Park
Cardiff
CF14 4XW
United Kingdom
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