0456 - Cardio-respiratory Support Physiologist in Barnsley

The Cardiology Department at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust offers a range of high-quality cardiology and respiratory diagnostic procedures, both at the Trust and the Community Diagnostic Centre, to the residents of Barnsley and surrounding areas as inpatients, outpatients or as direct access referrals from General Practitioners.

We are looking for enthusiastic, efficient and motivated Cardio-respiratory Support Physiologists to join our team in our busy cardio-respiratory department. Candidates must have GCSE English and Mathematics (grade A to C) or equivalent; a science qualification would be preferred and/or healthcare experience. It is essential that the candidates work well in a team, are committed to providing a high quality efficient and effective service and set high personal standards. You will need to be diligent, enthusiastic, hardworking, with the ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients and members of the public.

Candidates should have the SCST Certificate in Electrocardiography, although applications will be considered from candidates that do not have this. Candidates without the Certificate of Electrocardiography will be trained and will need to sit the exams for this national certificate.

Main duties of the job include:

• Performing routine electrocardiography (ECG) to SCST standards
• Fitting and removal of ambulatory ECG and blood pressure monitors
• Basic spirometry (including reversibility)
• Fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) testing
• Overnight pulsoximetry
• Assisting a Senior Cardio-respiratory Physiologist during exercise testing

Procedures will be carried out on a range of patients as inpatients and outpatients where there may be exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances. Exposure to patient body odours, body fluids and secretions may occur. Responsibilities also include ensuring that the clinical testing rooms are clean, tidy and restocked, carrying out daily equipment and room safety checks, assisting with the practical training of new Support Physiologists and students, and participating in the process of service improvement within the department.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work. We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise.

We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities. There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a 'we can do this' attitude is evident right through the organisation. Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants.

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route, please use the link on the right-hand side of the advert to check your eligibility. Please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship. The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. We reserve the right to close positions early.

Job responsibilities can be found in the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification qualifications include:

• GCSE passes (A to C) in English, Mathematics and a Science
• SCST Certificate in Electrocardiography, or willingness to work towards

Knowledge and Awareness:

• Proficient in routine electrocardiography and spirometry

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients and members of the public
• Can take and react swiftly to instructions especially in emergencies
• Required to move patients in wheelchairs, manoeuvre into position and move equipment

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.