Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 31 October 2024

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist to join our Team.

The Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist will be working in our Cardiac Rhythm Management Team across the NCA.

Providing specialised technical expertise in our complex Cardiac Rhythm Management device service (brady, tachy & CRT device implant and follow up).

Implementing and adhering to National and internationally recognised guidance for CRM devices.

Be a dynamic active member of the cardiac rhythm management team supporting the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate service working closely with patients, multi-disciplinary teams and consultants. Support the training of junior staff and audit activity on a daily basis. To work in line with BHRS guidelines for device follow up and implant service.

Main duties of the job

Independently acquiring and reporting results for a range of highly specialised procedures highlighting any urgencies or concerns to ensure appropriate escalation.

Duties will include greeting the patient, confirming identification, performing and producing factual reports to a high standard.

Support the training and development of colleagues including cardiac physiology students in addition to various professionals that require supportive training as part of their extended roles.

Maintain accurate written records.

Responsible for the general cleaning of equipment, as per infection prevention policy. Maintenance of stock and the repair of equipment.

Assist in implementing local strategies in line with targets and the requirements of the directorate.

Assist in monitoring and maintaining quality of service and participate in clinical audits.

Ensure that individual practice is up to date including mandatory and professional training.

Adhere to BHRS & Professional Guidelines along with local policies & procedures

Supporting the on-call service for PCI and Cardiac rhythm management

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three

core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a betterwork-life balance.

We are currently in process of updating our values. For the latest information

around our values and behaviours, please visit our careers website

Date posted

18 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

236-BCO-P451-24

Job locations

Fairfield 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

interview process

Essential

  • Clinical physiology degree
  • IBHRE or BHRS accreditation
  • RCCP registration

Desirable

  • experience in invasive cardiology PCI and Pacing Brady and CRT
  • Fully competent in working in follow up clinics

interview process

Essential

  • Home Monitoring

Desirable

  • link implant and follow up
Person Specification

interview process

Essential

  • Clinical physiology degree
  • IBHRE or BHRS accreditation
  • RCCP registration

Desirable

  • experience in invasive cardiology PCI and Pacing Brady and CRT
  • Fully competent in working in follow up clinics

interview process

Essential

  • Home Monitoring

Desirable

  • link implant and follow up

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

Fairfield 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

Fairfield 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:

Lead Cardiac Physiologist Manager

Sohaib Mahmood

Sohaib.Mahmood@nca.nhs.uk

01617782028

Date posted

18 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

236-BCO-P451-24

Job locations

Fairfield General Hospital

Rochdale Old road

Bury

BL9 7TD


Supporting documents

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