Northampton General Hospital

Apprentice Cardiac Physiologist

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Job summary

This role has been developed to recruit an enthusiastic trainee who is interested in becoming a qualified Cardiac Physiologist.

To take part in and complete a diploma in healthcare sciences as part of an approved national training program for cardiac physiologists. After completing this, you will be expected to complete Level 6 training. Once all levels are completed, you will finish with a degree in Cardiac Physiology.

You will be trained in all areas of Cardiac Physiology HOWEVER the job role at the end of the training program is for invasive Cardiology.

Not Echocardiography.

This includes ECG analysis, Holter and ILR analysis, Exercise Tolerance Testing, Tilt Table Testing, assisting in ILR implants, Angiograms/PCI and PPCI.

At the end of the training program you will be qualified Cardiac Physiologist who is specialised in invasive Cardiology

**Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications**

Main duties of the job

To undertake a full range of tests in the Cardiology department (following suitable training) including:

Analyse and produce a full clinical report for ambulatory ECG recordings, with appropriate reference to Chief or Senior Chief Cardiac Physiologist where necessary.
Supervise Cardiac Physiologist managed exercise tests, taking responsibility for the patient throughout the test, after appropriate training
Assist the implant and follow-up of implanted devices such as loop recorders (ILR),
Perform 12 lead electrocardiography on a range of patients
Apply ambulatory ECG and BP monitors, including downloading and uploading
Undertake appropriate administrative tasks associated with above-mentioned tests, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of data at all times.
To take part in and complete a degree in healthcare sciences as part of an approved national training program for cardiac physiologists.
To attend to the care and welfare of the patient undergoing cardiac investigations, at all times
Manage time appropriately

About us

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered 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.

The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. 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 recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.

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.

Date posted

21 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £36,483 a year pro rota

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

265-6835765

Job locations

Northampton General Hospital

Northampton

NN1 5BD

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

The training program is over 3 years, in which you will attend university alongside working full time in Cardiac investigations to gain hands on experience in performing all diagnostic tests; there will be a structured in house training plan with the aim to be proficient in:

Angiograms and PCI
Analyse tapes and ILR's independendently at a high level,
Train juniors in rhythm recognition
Run low risk Exercise tests with a student or ECG technician
Run Physician led TILT tests and be the second Physiologist in Physiologist led TILTS
Help in the ECG department when cover is required
Opportunities to learn CRM with a view to follow the departmental training program.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Angiograms and PCI
Analyse tapes and ILR's independendently at a high level,
Train juniors in rhythm recognition
Run low risk Exercise tests with a student or ECG technician
Run Physician led TILT tests and be the second Physiologist in Physiologist led TILTS
Help in the ECG department when cover is required
Opportunities to learn CRM with a view to follow the departmental training program.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE English or Maths, C or above
2 A levels in appropriate subjects or equivalent
Knowledge of how the NHS works

Desirable

Experience in Cardiology
Experience in perform ECG'S

Experience

Essential

Ability to work within a team and on own initiative
Ability to manage and prioritise own workload and that of others
Eagerness to learn and expand knowledge
Self-reliance

time management

Essential

experience of managing working and studying

Desirable

Explains how to prioritise work load

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE English or Maths, C or above
2 A levels in appropriate subjects or equivalent
Knowledge of how the NHS works

Desirable

Experience in Cardiology
Experience in perform ECG'S

Experience

Essential

Ability to work within a team and on own initiative
Ability to manage and prioritise own workload and that of others
Eagerness to learn and expand knowledge
Self-reliance

time management

Essential

experience of managing working and studying

Desirable

Explains how to prioritise work load

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).

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