Job summary
We are currently seeking a forward thinking, dynamic, motivated individual to work within Barts Health Trust based at the Cardiac Department at St Bartholomew's Hospital. The post will involve helping to carry out the day-to-day services, including non-invasive diagnostic tests and invasive procedures, and cross-site cover at other hospitals within the trust.
Applicants should be competent in all non-invasive and invasive (catheter lab) cardiac investigations. Training in CRM will be provided as per service need.
We have a supportive environment for training and development and attendance at National Conferences. Internal and external courses are encouraged. You will be expected to demonstrate maturity and experience consistent with this grade and position, however, further training will be provided if necessary.
Main duties of the job
An experienced Senior Cardiac Physiologist is required to work competently within a multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will be required to perform foundation level tasks unsupervised and to assist senior staff as required. The post holder must be able participate in both invasive and non-invasive clinical procedures competently. In addition the post holder will be required to supervise, train, guide and support staff in the performance of their individual roles and to give support to senior staff members.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- oWell versed in basic diagnostics
- oPrevious experience of working in a busy outpatient clinic environment
- oExperience with non-invasive cardiology procedures e.g. ECG, Holter analysis
- oExperience in interventional cardiology
Desirable
- oExperience in pacing implant and follow up
Skills
Essential
- oAbility to work in and contribute in a team environment
- oEffective verbal and written communication
- oAbility to cope with a heavy workload
- oAbility to organise and prioritise workload and show initiative
- oAbility to work well under pressure
- oAbility to use Microsoft (word and Excel) applications
- oKnowledge of current professional issues
Desirable
- oKnowledge of a CRS (patient appointment system) or similar
Qualifications
Essential
- oBSc Healthcare Science or BSc Clinical Physiology (or equivalent)
- oImmediate life support
Desirable
- Basic knowledge of cardiac devices
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- oWell versed in basic diagnostics
- oPrevious experience of working in a busy outpatient clinic environment
- oExperience with non-invasive cardiology procedures e.g. ECG, Holter analysis
- oExperience in interventional cardiology
Desirable
- oExperience in pacing implant and follow up
Skills
Essential
- oAbility to work in and contribute in a team environment
- oEffective verbal and written communication
- oAbility to cope with a heavy workload
- oAbility to organise and prioritise workload and show initiative
- oAbility to work well under pressure
- oAbility to use Microsoft (word and Excel) applications
- oKnowledge of current professional issues
Desirable
- oKnowledge of a CRS (patient appointment system) or similar
Qualifications
Essential
- oBSc Healthcare Science or BSc Clinical Physiology (or equivalent)
- oImmediate life support
Desirable
- Basic knowledge of cardiac devices
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).
