Cardiac Physiologist - Apprentice

1. Learn and practice: Recording and interpretation of 12 lead Electrocardiograms, able to alert medical staff to adverse results requiring urgent medical intervention. Participating in the provision of ECG cover to external sites as required. Application of 24-hour ambulatory ECG recorders and multi day event recorders to include analysis of the clinical data and production of a written report. Application of 24-hour ambulatory BP monitors to include analysis of the clinical data and the production of a statistical report. To assist with both medical and technical supervised Exercise Tolerance Test. To be able to perform basic Lung Function Tests including administering meter dosed inhalers and nebulised medication as instructed by requisitioning practitioner and to become competent in full Lung Function Tests. Application of sleep monitors to include analysis of the clinical data and to produce a written report.

• To develop competencies in invasive monitoring techniques in the Coronary Angiography Suite
2. Supervision and organisation of ATO's and trainees when required, consulting with the more senior Physiologists when necessary 3. To participate in training of students and ATO's 4. To maintain appropriate CPD and remain current with developments in the field of Cardiology.

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn. Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs. Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs. A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019. We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do.