Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen to join our small, friendly team at Rotherham
NHS Foundation Trust. We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated and
knowledgeable Cardiac Physiologist to provide excellent care across the full range
of cardiac investigations.
The Cardiac
Physiology Service at Rotherham is evolving and requires flexible and forward
thinking staff. The successful applicant will have excellent
communication and organisational skills and work autonomously.
We are seeking a fully qualified Cardiac
Physiologist/ Healthcare Scientist with a broad range of expertise across a
wide range of cardiac investigations.
The successful candidate will perform a range
of invasive and/or non-invasive diagnostics autonomously in a wide range of
clinical settings.
Due to the nature of invasive work, sessions
may run beyond routine working hours and you must demonstrate flexibility and
commitment to cover these lists. You will be expected to assist in device
follow-up clinics. The department has a busy echocardiography service and there
may be opportunities for further training within specialist areas for the right
candidate.
Applicants must have completed the PTP, STP or equivalent
qualifications and have appropriate clinical experience. RCCP/HCPC registration
is essential.
For more details, please contact Debbie Wilkinson,
Main duties of the job
Specialist
Cardiac Physiologist within the Cardiac Physiology Service. Performs and
reports a wide range of routine and specialised cardiac investigations, under
the guidance of the Service Lead. Maintains and further develops knowledge and
skills. Supervises junior physiologists, students and cardiographers.
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is a combined acute and
community Trust serving a population of over 260,000 with over 4,500 staff. Our
vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional
healthcare to the communities of Rotherham. We are working successfully with
partners across South Yorkshire as part of the Integrated Care Board where we are leading and collaborating in
several key work streams and service areas, including workforce development. We
combine our patient first approach with innovation and care against a backdrop
of system working, as encapsulated in our Trust values
AMBITIOUS - We
set high standards for the services we deliver. We aim to be an outstanding
Trust and we are enthusiastic about delivering excellent health care for our
patients.
CARING - We
embrace the importance of giving the highest possible quality of care for our
patients. We also care for each other as colleagues and for the community, our
resources, our environment and our future.
TOGETHER
- We value the importance of working together
with patients, carers and families to ensure that we provide high quality
patient centred care. We are committed to working with partners and
stakeholders across Rotherham, South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw to develop
sustainable services for the population we serve. Getting the right leaders in
the Trust is critical to achieving.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for
full details of the role and responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for
full details of the role and responsibilities
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of performing and reporting a range of routine non-invasive cardiac investigations independently
- Experience of working unsupervised in left and right heart Cardiac Catheterisation
- Evidence of up-to-date CPD within Cardiology
Desirable
- Experience of more advanced cardiac procedures such as echocardiography or cardiac device implantation and follow-up
knowledge
Essential
- Up-to-date degree level knowledge of a range of invasive and non-invasive cardiac physiology investigations
- Knowledge of left and right heart Cardiac Catheterisation
- Knowledge of professional standards in keeping with professional registration (e.g. RCCP/ HCPC/ AHCS)
- Knowledge of NHS Policies, practices and procedures including clinical governance
Desirable
- Knowledge of more advanced cardiac procedures such as cardiac device implantation and follow-up/ or echocardiography (as appropriate to role)
Registration
Essential
- HCPC/AHCS/RCCP professional registration (or equivalent)
Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of Practitioner Training Programme (PTP), Scientist Training Programme (STP) or equivalent (e.g. BSc in Clinical Physiology or HTEC MPPM with SCST Parts I and II)
Desirable
- Evidence of up to date resuscitation certification including manual defibrillation.
- Working towards post graduate qualification or training qualification (e.g. BSE or BHRS Accreditation)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of performing and reporting a range of routine non-invasive cardiac investigations independently
- Experience of working unsupervised in left and right heart Cardiac Catheterisation
- Evidence of up-to-date CPD within Cardiology
Desirable
- Experience of more advanced cardiac procedures such as echocardiography or cardiac device implantation and follow-up
knowledge
Essential
- Up-to-date degree level knowledge of a range of invasive and non-invasive cardiac physiology investigations
- Knowledge of left and right heart Cardiac Catheterisation
- Knowledge of professional standards in keeping with professional registration (e.g. RCCP/ HCPC/ AHCS)
- Knowledge of NHS Policies, practices and procedures including clinical governance
Desirable
- Knowledge of more advanced cardiac procedures such as cardiac device implantation and follow-up/ or echocardiography (as appropriate to role)
Registration
Essential
- HCPC/AHCS/RCCP professional registration (or equivalent)
Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of Practitioner Training Programme (PTP), Scientist Training Programme (STP) or equivalent (e.g. BSc in Clinical Physiology or HTEC MPPM with SCST Parts I and II)
Desirable
- Evidence of up to date resuscitation certification including manual defibrillation.
- Working towards post graduate qualification or training qualification (e.g. BSE or BHRS Accreditation)
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
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).
