Band 6 Cardiac Physiologist

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an trained Cardiac Physiologist to demonstrate technical proficiency in a wide range of routine and specialist techniques including interpretation of results and provision of factual/clinical reports. Responsible for own clinical practice during all cardiac diagnostic testing and interventional procedures, including specialist or complex procedures

Participate in highly specialist techniques such as implantation and follow-up of ICDs and biventricular devices. We offer robust management supervision, regular team meetings and clinical support from across the team. Actively participate in the training and supervision of trainee/junior cardiac physiologists and other staff groups. Undertake additional designated responsibilities such as ordering and stock control and to actively contribute toward the smooth running of an efficient and high quality service

Work actively with the other members of the team to provide a high quality service to meet all service needs. Support all cardiac physiologists working in all areas providing assistance and troubleshooting as required. Participate in department meetings, training programmes and other developmental sessions.

Participate in quality assurance, audit and research/development activities. Participate in the on call rota.

Comply with all relevant local and Trust wide policies and procedures

Main duties of the job

Demonstrate technical proficiency in a wide range of routine and specialist techniques including interpretation of results and provision of factual/clinical reports

Responsible for own clinical practice during all cardiac diagnostic testing and interventional procedures, including specialist or complex procedures

Participate in highly specialist techniques such as implantation and follow-up of ICDs and biventricular devices

Actively participate in the training and supervision of trainee/junior cardiac physiologists and other staff groups

Undertake additional designated responsibilities such as ordering and stock control and to actively contribute toward the smooth running of an efficient and high quality service

Work actively with the other members of the team to provide a high quality service to meet all service needs

Support all cardiac physiologists working in all areas providing assistance and troubleshooting as required

Participate in department meetings, training programmes and other developmental sessions

Participate in quality assurance, audit and research/development activities

Participate in the on call rota

Comply with all relevant local and Trust wide policies and procedures

About us

The Northern Care Alliance (NCA) is one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. Launched in April 2017, the NCA serves over one million people across Greater Manchester and employs over 19,000 healthcare professionals across Bury, Rochdale, Salford and Oldham. The sheer size, scale and potential of our combined service is huge. At the NCA, we can offer groupwide, flexible multi-site opportunities, as part of our connected, integrated and engaged team. We believe in saving and improving lives and are passionate about driving forward significant improvements to the provision of safe, high-quality integrated health and social care to our local community. If you share our vision, take your place with us.

Date posted

06 April 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£33,706 to £40,588 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

236-BCO-P668-22-A

Job locations

Fairfirld General Hospital

Rochdale Old Road

Bury

BL9 7TD


Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • BSc Hons Degree-Clinical Physiology Cardiology
  • Previous specialised cardiac physiologist experience in a broad range of basic and advanced cardiac
  • Cath LAb Experience
  • ILS

Desirable

  • At least 2 years post graduate experience
  • Working knowledge of various IT systems

Essential

Essential

  • Previous specialised cardiac physiologist experience in a broad range of basic and advanced cardiac
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • BSc Hons Degree-Clinical Physiology Cardiology
  • Previous specialised cardiac physiologist experience in a broad range of basic and advanced cardiac
  • Cath LAb Experience
  • ILS

Desirable

  • At least 2 years post graduate experience
  • Working knowledge of various IT systems

Essential

Essential

  • Previous specialised cardiac physiologist experience in a broad range of basic and advanced cardiac

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Fairfirld General Hospital

Rochdale Old Road

Bury

BL9 7TD


Employer's website

https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Fairfirld General Hospital

Rochdale Old Road

Bury

BL9 7TD


Employer's website

https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Specialist Cardiac Physiologist

Frankie Hutton

frankie.hutton@nca.nhs.uk

01617782028

Date posted

06 April 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£33,706 to £40,588 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

236-BCO-P668-22-A

Job locations

Fairfirld General Hospital

Rochdale Old Road

Bury

BL9 7TD


Supporting documents

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