Specialist Cardiac Physiologist/ Healthcare Scientist

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Specialist Cardiac Physiologist/ Healthcare Scientist (AFC Band 6) 1.0 WTE 37.5hrs Permanent contract An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our friendly team at Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust. We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated and knowledgeable Cardiac Physiologist/ Healthcare Scientist to provide excellent care across the 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 across Non-Invasive Cardiology. 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. Applicants must have completed the BSc/ STP or equivalent qualifications and have appropriate clinical experience. RCCP/HCPC registration is essential. For more details, please contact Melvina Barsby, Non-Invasive Cardiology Lead; Melvina.barsby@nhs.net/ 01709 42457

Main duties of the job

To undertake a wide range of invasive and non-invasive cardiac investigations independently including: Physiologist and Doctor-Led exercise stress tests Physiologist-Led Tilt Table Tests Myocardial perfusion studies Left and right heart cardiac catheterisation Routine pacemaker implantation Assists (second practitioner) in Cardiac Device Clinic Open access GP ECG reporting service Ambulatory ECG/ BP hook up and Analysis Cardiac Event Recorders 12 Lead ECG Document findings/ writes accurate reports on diagnostic investigations in accordance with departmental protocols, seeking guidance from senior colleagues where appropriate Interpret data and alerts senior colleagues or clinicians to abnormalities within an appropriate timescale to maintain patient safety Day to day supervision and training of junior physiologists & cardiographers under the guidance of the senior colleagues. To act as a role model. To maintain continued professional development. To engage in training activities and to complete training/ competency assessments in keeping with departmental protocols. Organise and prioritises own workload and make the best possible use of equipment and resources Communicate with medical staff from within the hospital and from other centres/community for information regarding patient care Perform other relevant duties as specified by the Service Lead Please see JD for more detail.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.

All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.

Date posted

10 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-24-12-078

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

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

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)

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

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)
HCPC/AHCS/RCCP professional registration (or equivalent)

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

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)

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

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)
HCPC/AHCS/RCCP professional registration (or equivalent)

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.