Job summary
We are looking to recruit an experienced Cardiac Physiologist / Healthcare Scientist to work in our Cardiac Device and EP service as part of our Diagnostic Cardiology team.
We are looking to recruit experienced candidate with BHRS/IBHRE/EHRA accreditation in cardiac devices or electrophysiology.
Interested applicants should possess BSc in Clinical Physiology, MSc Clinical Science (Cardiac, Vascular, Respiratory and Sleep Sciences) or BTEC / HNC in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurements and holds RCCP / AHCS / HCPC registration.
Working Hours/Pattern: 37.5 hours a week 4 days 8am-6pm to meet the needs of the department. Flexible over 7 days, On call commitment in addition to substantive hours.
Main duties of the job
To support the Invasive Cardiac Physiology Service at STHT by providing a high standard of work within their expert field that meets organisational, professional, and individual needs for the Diagnostic Cardiology Unit.
To undertake simple and complex cardiac device implantation and follow up in line with departmental and BHRS guidelines.
To undertake electrophysiology studies.
To participate in the 24/7 on call rota for PPCI and urgent cardiac device follow up and implant.
To undertake and support all other invasive and non-invasive investigation as required.
To provide leadership, training and education in the clinical areas, enabling staff to develop the clinical skills and competencies required delivering a high quality invasive service, responsive to changing needs.
To work alongside other senior members of the team to deliver a in-house invasive physiology training programme.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc Clinical Science (Cardiac, Vascular, Respiratory and Sleep Sciences) or other relevant Level 7 academic qualification or BTEC / HNC in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurements or BSc in Clinical Physiology with relevant experience and ability to demonstrate working at Masters / Academic Level 7
- BHRS/IBHRE/EHRA accreditation in CRM or EP
- Active membership of the BHRS
- Registration with RCCP, AHCS or HCPC
- SCST parts I & II (if applicable to qualification route)
Desirable
- Immediate Life Support
- Teaching or Managerial Qualification/ Experience
- Registered as a Clinical Scientist with the HCPC
- Demonstrate Continual Professional Development
Experience
Essential
- Experience performing simple and complex cardiac device follow up to a high standard and according to BHRS guidelines
- Experience in providing specialised, unsupervised diagnostic reports to an appropriate level and highlight and urgent findings
- High volume of training and support to junior members of staff, Specialist Registrars or other medical professionals is expected
- Experience of providing a wide range of invasive and non-invasive investigations
- Experience in leadership supervision and assessment
- Experience performing cardiac electrophysiology studies
Desirable
- Experience delivering research, audit or service improvement projects
- Experience in physiologist led implant and / or extraction of ILR's
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to communicate well with patients and colleagues
- Excellent ability to prioritise own workload
- Positive approach to work
- Show initiative and be responsive to service needs
- Excellent organisational skills
- Highly motivated to provide a quality service
- Ability to work independently and as a team player
- Good interpersonal, written and verbal skills
- Ability to self-educate and continuously improve
- Excellent IT skills, computer literacy to a high level
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Must be reliable and have a flexible approach to meet service demands
- Maintain infection control standards within the department
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc Clinical Science (Cardiac, Vascular, Respiratory and Sleep Sciences) or other relevant Level 7 academic qualification or BTEC / HNC in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurements or BSc in Clinical Physiology with relevant experience and ability to demonstrate working at Masters / Academic Level 7
- BHRS/IBHRE/EHRA accreditation in CRM or EP
- Active membership of the BHRS
- Registration with RCCP, AHCS or HCPC
- SCST parts I & II (if applicable to qualification route)
Desirable
- Immediate Life Support
- Teaching or Managerial Qualification/ Experience
- Registered as a Clinical Scientist with the HCPC
- Demonstrate Continual Professional Development
Experience
Essential
- Experience performing simple and complex cardiac device follow up to a high standard and according to BHRS guidelines
- Experience in providing specialised, unsupervised diagnostic reports to an appropriate level and highlight and urgent findings
- High volume of training and support to junior members of staff, Specialist Registrars or other medical professionals is expected
- Experience of providing a wide range of invasive and non-invasive investigations
- Experience in leadership supervision and assessment
- Experience performing cardiac electrophysiology studies
Desirable
- Experience delivering research, audit or service improvement projects
- Experience in physiologist led implant and / or extraction of ILR's
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to communicate well with patients and colleagues
- Excellent ability to prioritise own workload
- Positive approach to work
- Show initiative and be responsive to service needs
- Excellent organisational skills
- Highly motivated to provide a quality service
- Ability to work independently and as a team player
- Good interpersonal, written and verbal skills
- Ability to self-educate and continuously improve
- Excellent IT skills, computer literacy to a high level
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Must be reliable and have a flexible approach to meet service demands
- Maintain infection control standards within the department
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).
