Job summary
Cardiac Physiologist Band 5
The main duties of the successful candidate will be to perform non-invasive Cardiology diagnostic procedures, perform Ambulatory ECG analysis, work in the Cath lab for Angio/ PCI procedures. Training to work towards British Society of Echocardiography or British Heart Rhythm Society Accreditation.
For an informal visit or further information about the vacancy, please contact Amanda Rose, Principal Clinical Cardiac Physiologist on 020 8401 304
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited for a highly motivated individual to join the Cardiology team as a B5 Cardiac Physiologist working at both Croydon University Hospital and Purley War Memorial which are part of Croydon Health Services NHS Trust. This is a very busy and demanding role and the successful candidate should have previous experience of working in a Cardiology department.
About us
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.
Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.
Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.
Job description
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Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- oBSc Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or equivalent degree / experience
- oEvidence of on-going professional development
Desirable
- oRCCP Registration or eligibility to register
- oImmediate or Advanced Life Support
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- oSound knowledge of the clinical background to specialist and highly specialist diagnostic and therapeutic, non-invasive and invasive procedures in Cardiology
Experience
Essential
- oBroad experience and competence maintained in all routine non-invasive procedures
- oExperience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- oSpecialist training in a minimum of one discipline (e.g. angiography) with evidence of maintenance and development of that skill.
- oExperience of: Cardiology patient database CVIS and image archiving system Xcelera. Electronic Patient Record Cerner Millenium
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- oGood organisational and interpersonal skills.
- oAttention to detail
- oFlexible in working practice and able to work under pressure to deadlines.
- oWork well as part of a team
- oExercise initiative
- oGood IT skills
- oFault find on complex equipment
- oGood written and spoken English with strong and effective verbal and written communication.
- oDeal sensitively and effectively with telephone enquiries and complaints
- oCalmly and accurately assess a clinical situation within own area of skill and act promptly and appropriately
Desirable
Other
Essential
- oDemonstrate a kind, caring, professional and friendly manner
- oMotivated to expand knowledge and skills
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- oBSc Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or equivalent degree / experience
- oEvidence of on-going professional development
Desirable
- oRCCP Registration or eligibility to register
- oImmediate or Advanced Life Support
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- oSound knowledge of the clinical background to specialist and highly specialist diagnostic and therapeutic, non-invasive and invasive procedures in Cardiology
Experience
Essential
- oBroad experience and competence maintained in all routine non-invasive procedures
- oExperience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- oSpecialist training in a minimum of one discipline (e.g. angiography) with evidence of maintenance and development of that skill.
- oExperience of: Cardiology patient database CVIS and image archiving system Xcelera. Electronic Patient Record Cerner Millenium
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- oGood organisational and interpersonal skills.
- oAttention to detail
- oFlexible in working practice and able to work under pressure to deadlines.
- oWork well as part of a team
- oExercise initiative
- oGood IT skills
- oFault find on complex equipment
- oGood written and spoken English with strong and effective verbal and written communication.
- oDeal sensitively and effectively with telephone enquiries and complaints
- oCalmly and accurately assess a clinical situation within own area of skill and act promptly and appropriately
Desirable
Other
Essential
- oDemonstrate a kind, caring, professional and friendly manner
- oMotivated to expand knowledge and skills
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).
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).
