Job summary
Northampton General are looking for a band 5 Cardiac Physiologist to join our expanding Cardiac Physiology team.
We are looking to fill this position with a BSc qualified (or equivalent) Cardiac Physiologist who will work alongside the Cardiology team to maintain our high standards of patient care.
We are a dynamic and inter-professional Cardiology team delivering a wide range of services to the local community. Our philosophy is to strive to deliver excellent patient focused care in line with NICE guidelines, National Service Frameworks and evidence based practice.
We perform a wide range of cardiac procedures including permanent pacemaker implantations, implantable cardioverter defibrillator implantations (transvenous and subcutaneous), leadless pacemaker insertion, Physiologist-led ILR implantation service, cardiac resynchronisation therapy, purcutaneous coronary intervention, trans-oesophageal echo, stress echo, myocardial perfusion scintigraphy and cardioversion. We have a chronic total occlusion programme and utilise IVUS, OCT and rotablation.
This clinical post is suitable for an enthusiastic team player who can work in partnership with the existing teams to provide and coordinate expert care within Northampton General.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will work across the Cardiac Physiology department supporting both invasive and non-invasive areas.
The post holder will perform the following procedures within the non-invasive service; 12 Lead ECG, ambulatory ECG/BP analysis, ETT, autonomic function testing, Tilt testing as well as covering cath lab procedures including angiography and PCI.
We encourage and support staff in their career progression by providing training opportunities and keeping up to date with current practice.
About us
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be clinically proficient in a range of clinical and scientific investigations and treatments for patients with a broad range of pathologies.
To carry out complex scientific and clinical roles, including those working directly with patients.
Analyse, interpret and compare investigative and clinical options.
Make judgements, including clinical and differential judgements, involving complicated facts or situations that impact on patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be clinically proficient in a range of clinical and scientific investigations and treatments for patients with a broad range of pathologies.
To carry out complex scientific and clinical roles, including those working directly with patients.
Analyse, interpret and compare investigative and clinical options.
Make judgements, including clinical and differential judgements, involving complicated facts or situations that impact on patients.
Person Specification
Key Competencies/ Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Independant working
- Innovative
- Able to support others and work as part of a team
- Able to remain calm in stressful situations and when under pressure
Skills
Essential
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Oral & written communication skills
- Computer Skills
- Analytical skills
- Physical skills
- Planning & organisational skills
Education, Training & Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Clinical Physiology Degree Or RCCP recognised precursor
- Basic Life Support Trained
- Voluntarily Registered with the Health Professions Council to practice as a Cardiac Clinical Physiologist.
Desirable
- Accredited Member of the Society for Cardiological Science and Technology
- ILS trained
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Proven experience in a cardiac environment
- Experience in: ETT, Tilt Testing, CSM, angiography, PCI and tape analysis
- Sound overall knowledge of caring for patients with cardiac disorders
- Able to Problem solve
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Able to work on own initiative and identify priorities
Desirable
- Teaching skills in informal and formal situations
- PPCI and complex PCI and OCT procedures
- Organisational and leadership skills
Person Specification
Key Competencies/ Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Independant working
- Innovative
- Able to support others and work as part of a team
- Able to remain calm in stressful situations and when under pressure
Skills
Essential
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Oral & written communication skills
- Computer Skills
- Analytical skills
- Physical skills
- Planning & organisational skills
Education, Training & Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Clinical Physiology Degree Or RCCP recognised precursor
- Basic Life Support Trained
- Voluntarily Registered with the Health Professions Council to practice as a Cardiac Clinical Physiologist.
Desirable
- Accredited Member of the Society for Cardiological Science and Technology
- ILS trained
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Proven experience in a cardiac environment
- Experience in: ETT, Tilt Testing, CSM, angiography, PCI and tape analysis
- Sound overall knowledge of caring for patients with cardiac disorders
- Able to Problem solve
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Able to work on own initiative and identify priorities
Desirable
- Teaching skills in informal and formal situations
- PPCI and complex PCI and OCT procedures
- Organisational and leadership 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).
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.
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).
