Alisha Williams

• Took responsibility for my own learning and development through completing a 3 year training programme, comprising of four rotations including cardiac science, electrocardiogram, respiratory & sleep science, and vascular science. This was combined with an academic programme at master's (MSc) level over the three year programme.
• Independently carry out a range of diagnostic test through working directly with patients. This included performing ECG's, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, ambulatory ECG analysis, and ETT tests.
• To work alongside “expert” cardiac physiologist & consultant cardiologists in the completion of highly complex diagnostics & interventions. This included assisting in TOE, DSE and contrast studies, bubble, ILR procedures, and being competent in a range of Cath lab interventions.
• Acquire and maintain a high level of professional competence in the performance of all tests, investigations and measurements carried out.
• Interpret and act upon results of tests, investigations and measurements in accordance with departmental policies, procedures and quality systems.
• Participate in internal and external audit processes and quality systems.
• Assist with supervision and training of new staff members, students and participate in departmental meetings to disseminate knowledge acquired through research and to stay up-to-date with newest guidelines.
• Perform accurate and reproducible standard and advanced echocardiographic measurements to departmental and relevant society standards/guidelines. (Currently progressing through BSE accreditation).
• Communication and interpretation of complex clinical, scientific and technical information to a wide range of people including clinicians, managers, patients and the public.

• To manage my own caseload, and conduct appointments with claimant experiencing mental, physical and social health problems or long term conditions.
• To carry out a vocational assessment, to identify vocational needs and develop action plans in agreement with the individual.
• To provide an evidence based, person-centred and holistic initial

assessment of barriers.

• To provide a provision of a single joined-up view and pathway into local services to tackle specific need and to ensure maximum opportunities.
• To provide information, advice guidance & support to individuals about the pathways of opportunities available to them to gain, return and sustain work.
• To support individuals to gain accurate benefits advice, complete paid job applications, compile CVs and to practically prepare for interviews.
• To collect and collate statistics that supports the ongoing monitoring of service delivery/ quality. To provide information for service reports as required and participate in regular audits and evaluations.
• To work as part of a team to further develop quality standards to continue to improve service delivery.