Job summary
Healthcare
science is one of the most exciting and dynamic areas to work in. Join a unique
team within Cardiology who are inspired to apply their exceptional scientific
knowledge and skills to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease and
long term care as a trainee clinical scientist.
Excellent
training opportunities are offered within the Scientist Training Programme
(STP) at STSFT which is a national postgraduate training programme located in
hospitals and health services throughout England.
This
is a 3 year postgraduate programme and successful candidates will be employed
by South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS foundation trust for the duration of your
training.
Trainees
are also enrolled for a fully funded part-time vocational masters degree in
Clinical Science.
This position is a fixed term contract until 01/09/2027.
Main duties of the job
Our mission is to improve the health of life for our patients by
building an organisation that develops and invests in the individuals that work
here and this can only be achieved with the recruitment of the right people.
STSFT is a leading Cardiac Centre and is committed to developing the future
work force for Cardiac Healthcare Scientists.
Opportunities for exposure to the full range of work undertaken by our
qualified team is also available.
Admission to the STP is administered by the National School of
Healthcare Science (NSHCS).
To be eligible for the STP, all
applicants must meet the following requirements:
A 1st or 2:1 in Cardiac Physiology (PTP) or a
relevant scientific subject (examples include Physiology, Pure or Applied
Physics, Biology or Human Biology, or Sports Science (if significant scientific
content) or equivalent experience and appropriate underpinning knowledge and
skills in cardiology as evidenced for instance by relevant voluntary
registration (AHCS/RCCP).
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
The trainee will work closely with the training
coordinator/officer and more senior members of staff to follow the curriculum
for the Scientists Training Programme. The trainee will work in specified areas
of the department and be responsible to the Designated Training
Coordinator/Officer for their own work and progression through the scheme. All
trainees will be expected to travel to national academic and other courses
regularly throughout their training. In some cases this may involve overnight
and/or residential stays. Trainees will undertake an MSc programme in clinical
science (Cardiology) at a designated academic institution specific for the
training pathway.
Trainees will mainly be based in the host department, but
may need to attend other local/regional/national scientific services, in order
to complete the required pathway work based curricula, as deemed appropriate by
the Designated Training Officer. Trainees will be a part of a national training
programme and will be registered with the National School of Healthcare Science
based in the West Midlands Multi-professional Workforce Deanery.
The Trainee clinical scientist will be employed for a fixed
term of 3 years during which time they will work through a programme of
learning. In conjunction with and supported by the Designated Training Officer,
the Trainee will be responsible for their own progression through the training
programme, completing a mixture of work based competence and experience in NHS
scientific practice, completing the learning outcomes as outlined in the
Curriculum Library, undertaking the complementary academic MSc and preparing
for and completing the BSE Transthoracic / BHRS Accreditation process.
At all times the Trainee is expected to work within standard operating
policies and procedures of the host department and NHS organisation and adhere
to high standards of professionalism, health and safety, risk reduction,
confidentiality, patient care and dignity, and respect for equality and
diversity as set out in the NHS Constitution. The Trainee will be employed by the host department for a
fixed term of 3 years during which time
they will work through a programme of learning.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
The trainee will work closely with the training
coordinator/officer and more senior members of staff to follow the curriculum
for the Scientists Training Programme. The trainee will work in specified areas
of the department and be responsible to the Designated Training
Coordinator/Officer for their own work and progression through the scheme. All
trainees will be expected to travel to national academic and other courses
regularly throughout their training. In some cases this may involve overnight
and/or residential stays. Trainees will undertake an MSc programme in clinical
science (Cardiology) at a designated academic institution specific for the
training pathway.
Trainees will mainly be based in the host department, but
may need to attend other local/regional/national scientific services, in order
to complete the required pathway work based curricula, as deemed appropriate by
the Designated Training Officer. Trainees will be a part of a national training
programme and will be registered with the National School of Healthcare Science
based in the West Midlands Multi-professional Workforce Deanery.
The Trainee clinical scientist will be employed for a fixed
term of 3 years during which time they will work through a programme of
learning. In conjunction with and supported by the Designated Training Officer,
the Trainee will be responsible for their own progression through the training
programme, completing a mixture of work based competence and experience in NHS
scientific practice, completing the learning outcomes as outlined in the
Curriculum Library, undertaking the complementary academic MSc and preparing
for and completing the BSE Transthoracic / BHRS Accreditation process.
At all times the Trainee is expected to work within standard operating
policies and procedures of the host department and NHS organisation and adhere
to high standards of professionalism, health and safety, risk reduction,
confidentiality, patient care and dignity, and respect for equality and
diversity as set out in the NHS Constitution. The Trainee will be employed by the host department for a
fixed term of 3 years during which time
they will work through a programme of learning.
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel to locations off site.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both writing and speaking in English language
- Explain analytical, scientific and clinical aspects of the work to a variety of people including scientific colleagues, clinical professionals, service managers and patients and to listen to their needs.
- Make formal presentations to groups of colleagues.
- Good active listening skills to build rapport with the listener to encourage an open discussion.
- Self-aware and flexible enough to adopt a range of evaluative or empathising listening styles according to the needs of the listener and the situation.
- Ability to work autonomously in the planning and execution of their own work and under the guidance of their Departmental Supervisors.
- Flexibility to acquire the skills to organise, plan and monitor the workload of others.
- Ability to work under pressure (emotional resilience and ability to prioritise and plan work)
- Under guidance develops good interpretative skills in the formulation of advice to multi-disciplinary team members on diagnosis and appropriate treatment of patients.
- Good personal organisational skills. Application and Interview Effective team worker, willing to adopt a role working in collaboration with others.
- Good understanding of ethics and professional practice, the NHS constitution and the importance of patient-centred care
- Ability to support patients (or their carers) including those with a range of acute or chronic clinical conditions and disabilities in a variety of healthcare settings.
Experience
Essential
- Practical experience appropriate to role and familiarity with the range basic cardiac investigations
Qualifications
Essential
- A 1st or 2:1 in Cardiac Physiology (PTP) or a relevant scientific subject (examples include Physiology, Pure or Applied Physics, Biology or Human Biology, or Sports Science (if significant scientific content) or equivalent experience and appropriate underpinning knowledge and skills in cardiology - as evidenced for example by appropriate voluntary registration with the Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists or Academy for Healthcare Science.
- A 2:2 honours degree in any subject PLUS a higher degree in a subject that is relevant to the specialism they wish to apply for.
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Able to undertake complex eye-hand coordination tasks
- IT literate
- Has an understanding of the role of an Echocardiographer in healthcare and disease and its application in a healthcare setting.
- A committed, in depth interest in Echocardiography and its application to direct clinical care of patients in a clinical environment.
- Knowledge acquired through study and experience to formulate appropriate advice and judgements, including clinical judgements involving facts or situations that impact on patients.
- Have an understanding of quality control and management assurance in a science or work based context
- Ability to develop proficiency in the performance of routine and complex techniques currently in use where they are training (ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures accurately)
- Able to identify problems associated with scientific equipment, inappropriate testing, incompatible results and to investigate these,plan corrective action confirming appropriateness with senior colleagues and follow up.
- Ability to analyse and assess scientific, technical and medical literature. Application and interview Ability to use, maintain and troubleshoot scientific equipment.
- Good IT skills and knowledge of common computing packages for word processing, spreadsheets, presentation packages and databases.
- Ability to analyse complex information.
Desirable
- Ability to work autonomously coordinate and prioritise
Attitude
Essential
- Enthusiastic
- Hard working
- Good team player
- Reliable and flexible
- Highly developed coordination skills with good dexterity and hand-eye co-ordination and those skills required for the performance of fine analytical techniques.
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel to locations off site.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both writing and speaking in English language
- Explain analytical, scientific and clinical aspects of the work to a variety of people including scientific colleagues, clinical professionals, service managers and patients and to listen to their needs.
- Make formal presentations to groups of colleagues.
- Good active listening skills to build rapport with the listener to encourage an open discussion.
- Self-aware and flexible enough to adopt a range of evaluative or empathising listening styles according to the needs of the listener and the situation.
- Ability to work autonomously in the planning and execution of their own work and under the guidance of their Departmental Supervisors.
- Flexibility to acquire the skills to organise, plan and monitor the workload of others.
- Ability to work under pressure (emotional resilience and ability to prioritise and plan work)
- Under guidance develops good interpretative skills in the formulation of advice to multi-disciplinary team members on diagnosis and appropriate treatment of patients.
- Good personal organisational skills. Application and Interview Effective team worker, willing to adopt a role working in collaboration with others.
- Good understanding of ethics and professional practice, the NHS constitution and the importance of patient-centred care
- Ability to support patients (or their carers) including those with a range of acute or chronic clinical conditions and disabilities in a variety of healthcare settings.
Experience
Essential
- Practical experience appropriate to role and familiarity with the range basic cardiac investigations
Qualifications
Essential
- A 1st or 2:1 in Cardiac Physiology (PTP) or a relevant scientific subject (examples include Physiology, Pure or Applied Physics, Biology or Human Biology, or Sports Science (if significant scientific content) or equivalent experience and appropriate underpinning knowledge and skills in cardiology - as evidenced for example by appropriate voluntary registration with the Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists or Academy for Healthcare Science.
- A 2:2 honours degree in any subject PLUS a higher degree in a subject that is relevant to the specialism they wish to apply for.
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Able to undertake complex eye-hand coordination tasks
- IT literate
- Has an understanding of the role of an Echocardiographer in healthcare and disease and its application in a healthcare setting.
- A committed, in depth interest in Echocardiography and its application to direct clinical care of patients in a clinical environment.
- Knowledge acquired through study and experience to formulate appropriate advice and judgements, including clinical judgements involving facts or situations that impact on patients.
- Have an understanding of quality control and management assurance in a science or work based context
- Ability to develop proficiency in the performance of routine and complex techniques currently in use where they are training (ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures accurately)
- Able to identify problems associated with scientific equipment, inappropriate testing, incompatible results and to investigate these,plan corrective action confirming appropriateness with senior colleagues and follow up.
- Ability to analyse and assess scientific, technical and medical literature. Application and interview Ability to use, maintain and troubleshoot scientific equipment.
- Good IT skills and knowledge of common computing packages for word processing, spreadsheets, presentation packages and databases.
- Ability to analyse complex information.
Desirable
- Ability to work autonomously coordinate and prioritise
Attitude
Essential
- Enthusiastic
- Hard working
- Good team player
- Reliable and flexible
- Highly developed coordination skills with good dexterity and hand-eye co-ordination and those skills required for the performance of fine analytical techniques.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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