Job summary
Cardiac investigations is looking for band 6 Non-invasive Cardiac Physiologist to join the team.
Cardiac Investigations developed our services to include a Physiologist-led Pacing and High Voltage service with extensive home monitoring and large numbers of new implants of brady, tachy and CRT devices.
We take pride in our Physiologist led services including Rapid Access Chest Pain Clinic's, Complex Echocardiography, TILT table testing and Loop Recorder implants.
We have a comprehensive Heart Failure service as part of a truly multi-disciplinary team.
Provision of a 24/7 Primary PCI service to the South East Midlands area, this includes urgent CRM follow-up.
High volume complex PCI (including frequent retrogrades) with routine use of IVUS, OCT, laser and rotablation delivered through 3 cath labs.
We have all the facilities of a tertiary-equivalent Centre, including a modern digital echo lab performing the full range of complex scans, satellite echo and CRM clinics and the support of fourteen proactive Cardiologists.The right candidate will have BSc or equivalent. In return, we will pay a Recruitment and Retention bonus in line with the UHN,
Main duties of the job
Main duties will involve working within the non-invasive side of Cardiac Investigations; the main duties will involve tape analysis, ILR analysis, TILT testing and ETT.
**This is a non-invasive role but does not include Echo**
About us
Cardiac Investigations department has recently had a complete rebuild which now incorporates offices on the first floor. We have an impressive Echo suit which has MDT and training facilities.
Two of cath labs have also been fully refurbished with the third expected this year.
We actively encourage CPD, often have in-house training sessions and company supported courses.
Cardiac investigations has a total of 42 staff members who all have very good working relationships.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Cardiology at Kettering General Hospital has seen exponential growth over the last 5 years. We are therefore looking for an intuitive band 6 non-invasive Cardiac Physiologist to join our young and dynamic team. In return we offer recruitment and retention bonus in line with the UHN
We have newly refurbished Catheter Labs and a fully refurbished Cardiac Investigations department, all of which are less than 2 years old.
We have developed our services to include a Physiologist-led Pacing and High Voltage service with extensive home monitoring and large numbers of new implants of brady, tachy and CRT devices.
We take pride in our Physiologist led services including Rapid Access Chest Pain Clinics, Complex Echocardiography, TILT table testing and Loop Recorder implants.
We offer community hospital clinics and home visits for many of our pacemaker and ICD patients.
We have a comprehensive Heart Failure service as part of a truly multi-disciplinary team, including Physiologist-led CRT optimisation and follow up clinics
Provision of a 24/7 Primary PCI service to the South East Midlands area, this includes urgent CRM follow-up.
High volume complex PCI (including frequent retrogrades) with routine use of IVUS, OCT, laser and rotablation delivered through 3 cath labs.
All of our Cardiac Physiologists are trained to the highest level and can work independently in their specialist area's
Our device service includes all aspects of CRM implants and Follow-ups; this includes HIS-Bundle Pacing, SICDs and Micra.
We have all the facilities of a tertiary-equivalent Centre, including a modern digital echo lab performing the full range of complex scans, satellite echo clinics and the support of fourteen proactive Cardiologists.The right candidate will have BSc or equivalent. In return, we will pay a Recruitment and Retention bonus in line with UHN.
CPD is actively encouraged and funded.
Kettering General Hospital is currently in the process of collaborative working with Northampton General Hospital so there will be an expectation for occasional cross-site working (in the future).
There is easy road access to much of the country with London 50mins away by rail. The beautiful residential towns of Stamford, Market Harborough and Uppingham are all within easy reach of the hospital, as is the City of Leicester which is known for its shopping, culture and leisure.
There has also been significant recent investment in the neighboring town of Corby within the past 2 years, with a new town center which hosts many popular shops and an ever expanding area of new bars and restaurants; however this has not affected the cost of living in the area.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Cardiology at Kettering General Hospital has seen exponential growth over the last 5 years. We are therefore looking for an intuitive band 6 non-invasive Cardiac Physiologist to join our young and dynamic team. In return we offer recruitment and retention bonus in line with the UHN
We have newly refurbished Catheter Labs and a fully refurbished Cardiac Investigations department, all of which are less than 2 years old.
We have developed our services to include a Physiologist-led Pacing and High Voltage service with extensive home monitoring and large numbers of new implants of brady, tachy and CRT devices.
We take pride in our Physiologist led services including Rapid Access Chest Pain Clinics, Complex Echocardiography, TILT table testing and Loop Recorder implants.
We offer community hospital clinics and home visits for many of our pacemaker and ICD patients.
We have a comprehensive Heart Failure service as part of a truly multi-disciplinary team, including Physiologist-led CRT optimisation and follow up clinics
Provision of a 24/7 Primary PCI service to the South East Midlands area, this includes urgent CRM follow-up.
High volume complex PCI (including frequent retrogrades) with routine use of IVUS, OCT, laser and rotablation delivered through 3 cath labs.
All of our Cardiac Physiologists are trained to the highest level and can work independently in their specialist area's
Our device service includes all aspects of CRM implants and Follow-ups; this includes HIS-Bundle Pacing, SICDs and Micra.
We have all the facilities of a tertiary-equivalent Centre, including a modern digital echo lab performing the full range of complex scans, satellite echo clinics and the support of fourteen proactive Cardiologists.The right candidate will have BSc or equivalent. In return, we will pay a Recruitment and Retention bonus in line with UHN.
CPD is actively encouraged and funded.
Kettering General Hospital is currently in the process of collaborative working with Northampton General Hospital so there will be an expectation for occasional cross-site working (in the future).
There is easy road access to much of the country with London 50mins away by rail. The beautiful residential towns of Stamford, Market Harborough and Uppingham are all within easy reach of the hospital, as is the City of Leicester which is known for its shopping, culture and leisure.
There has also been significant recent investment in the neighboring town of Corby within the past 2 years, with a new town center which hosts many popular shops and an ever expanding area of new bars and restaurants; however this has not affected the cost of living in the area.
Person Specification
Training and experience
Essential
- BSc or equivalent in health care sciences
- Previous experience within non-invasive Cardiac Physiology
- Ongoing CPD
Desirable
- Previous experience working within the NHS
- RCCP registration
- Proven experience in Rhythm recognition
Person Specification
Training and experience
Essential
- BSc or equivalent in health care sciences
- Previous experience within non-invasive Cardiac Physiology
- Ongoing CPD
Desirable
- Previous experience working within the NHS
- RCCP registration
- Proven experience in Rhythm recognition
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).
