Job summary
The Sussex Cardiac Centre is based in Brighton at the Royal Sussex County Hospital. The 3Ts project is transforming the Royal Sussex County site delivering a state-of-the-art environment and services. Our new department is based in the Louisa Martindale Building at the centre of this project.
We are a very busy department providing a wide range of investigations and are looking to expand our team of enthusiastic and motivated physiologists.
Main duties of the job
The Echocardiography department provides routine TTE outpatient and inpatient service. More specialised services include 3D, Dobutamine Stress Echo, Exercise Echo, Contrast, Bubble, Adult Congenital and Heart Failure screening. The TOE service delivers support to the complex structural interventions in the Cath lab as well as all clinical lists. The department is actively involved in Research studies involving TAVI, ASD and PFO closures. As a BSE accredited Department since 2008, we have weekly review and monthly teaching meetings attended by one or more Consultants, Registrars, Cardiac Physiologists and junior staff.
The busy multidisciplinary team within the Cardiac Catheter Labs provides complex structural intervention, complex EP (VT and AF ablation) and PCI. The continually expanding device service has developed to support all the latest technology including Conduction System Pacing. All complex devices are implanted and there is a rapidly growing virtual follow-up service. The centre benefits from a Physiologist Led ILR Implant and Explant service and has been a pioneer within this field.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate information pack - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake, supervise and teach at highly specialist level a broad range of complex invasive and non-invasive cardiac clinical physiology procedures throughout the Sussex Cardiac Centre and associated locations as required.
To support the lead cardiac physiologists by taking additional responsibility for the day to day activities of a single discipline e.g. echocardiography, cardiac rhythm management, interventional cardiology.
To undertake, under supervision, advanced invasive and non-invasive cardiac clinical physiology procedures.
To work on a rotational basis as part of the multi-disciplinary team within the cardiac catheterisation laboratories, participating in an on-call rota to ensure continuous emergency cover out of hours as required.
To assist senior staff in ensuring continuous provision of research-based patient care, effective and efficient management of resources and staff development and education.
To work to the standards set by the Society for Cardiological Science and Technology (SCST), British Cardiac Society (BCS), Academy of Healthcare Science (AHCS)/ Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP) as well as societies relevant to specific specialisms, e.g. British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) and British Heart Rhythm Society (BHRS)
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake, supervise and teach at highly specialist level a broad range of complex invasive and non-invasive cardiac clinical physiology procedures throughout the Sussex Cardiac Centre and associated locations as required.
To support the lead cardiac physiologists by taking additional responsibility for the day to day activities of a single discipline e.g. echocardiography, cardiac rhythm management, interventional cardiology.
To undertake, under supervision, advanced invasive and non-invasive cardiac clinical physiology procedures.
To work on a rotational basis as part of the multi-disciplinary team within the cardiac catheterisation laboratories, participating in an on-call rota to ensure continuous emergency cover out of hours as required.
To assist senior staff in ensuring continuous provision of research-based patient care, effective and efficient management of resources and staff development and education.
To work to the standards set by the Society for Cardiological Science and Technology (SCST), British Cardiac Society (BCS), Academy of Healthcare Science (AHCS)/ Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP) as well as societies relevant to specific specialisms, e.g. British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) and British Heart Rhythm Society (BHRS)
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Clinical Physiology Degree or BSc Healthcare Science or MSc Clinical Science or RCCP recognised precursor
- Post-graduate profession related qualification +/- accreditation e.g. BSE, BHRS or IBHRE
- BLS Certified
Desirable
- MSc Cardiology or equivalent
- ILS Certified
Registration
Essential
- Registered with AHCS or voluntarily registered to practice with RCCP
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of all Cardiac investigations including highly specialised procedures.
- Substantial post basic training.
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Minimum 2 years' experience as a Band 6 qualified Cardiac Physiologist
- Previous experience of teaching formally/informally
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Clinical Physiology Degree or BSc Healthcare Science or MSc Clinical Science or RCCP recognised precursor
- Post-graduate profession related qualification +/- accreditation e.g. BSE, BHRS or IBHRE
- BLS Certified
Desirable
- MSc Cardiology or equivalent
- ILS Certified
Registration
Essential
- Registered with AHCS or voluntarily registered to practice with RCCP
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of all Cardiac investigations including highly specialised procedures.
- Substantial post basic training.
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Minimum 2 years' experience as a Band 6 qualified Cardiac Physiologist
- Previous experience of teaching formally/informally
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
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).
