Job summary
We are seeking a suitably qualified Cardiac Physiologist to join our friendly service. The successful candidate can be a newly qualified Cardiac Physiologist or be due to graduate from the Practitioner Training Programme (PTP) this year.
You will be supported by the team to allow you to become a independent Cardiac Physiologist whom is able to cover a wide berth of Cardiac Investigations whilst gaining access to cath lab, PPCI, complex pacing & device implantation and F.U., Echocardiography, DSE & TOE.
The Cardiology department is particularly forward thinking with 13 Consultant Cardiologists. A wide range of procedures are performed within the department, including the two catheter laboratories (complex device implantation & PCI).
The Trust provides an extensive follow-up service for all devices and includes a well-established remote follow-up service. The remote service has been expanded and developed during the Covid-19 pandemic.The successful candidate will be expected to rotate through Non-Invasive Physiology, CRM & the intervention lab as service demand dictates.
At present the service is co-located between Cheltenham General Hospital & Gloucestershire Royal Hospital with plans presented being incorporated to bring all of Cardiac Services onto one site at the Gloucestershire Royal Hospital (within 12 months) & an additional 3rd lab to follow, with a view to delivering EP locally.
Main duties of the job
Under the guidance of the cardiology diagnostic team the post holder will be/become proficient and be able to work unsupervised, providing a quality service for patients requiring non-invasive and invasive cardiology investigative procedures. The post holder will also be responsible for assessing patients' needs whilst undergoing investigative procedures and providing appropriate level of care required. You will have the opportunity to learn and work in the Cath-lab and Pacing.
You will be supported by the team to allow you to become a independent Cardiac Physiologist whom is able to cover a wide berth of Cardiac Investigations whilst gaining access to cath lab, PPCI, complex pacing & device implantation and F.U., Echocardiography, DSE & TOE.
The post-holder is expected to be a self-motivated, enthusiastic individual, using their experience and knowledge to provide a highly professional standard of care. The successful candidate will have BSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent and be expected to have a level of skill and autonomy appropriate to the Band 5 level.
Independent, or working towards, invasive technical expertise will be desired during diagnostic and interventional cardiac cath lab cases, including acquisition of haemodynamic data for left and right heart studies, PCI, PPCI and IABP set up and monitoring.
At present the department does offer a seven day PPC. You will gain confidence and highly transferable skills and knowledge for your future career.
About us
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest employer in the county and with over 8,000 staff, we are one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK. We offer a generous annual leave allowance, excellent bank rates, access to the excellent NHS Pension Scheme, discounts for local shops, restaurants and services, access to our health and well-being hub, access to our two on-site nurseries, flexible working options, discounted public transport, reward and recognition schemes, exercise and activity classes and membership to our popular hospital choir.
The Cardiology Investigation Department has a team of approximately 30 Cardiac Physiologists, Cardiographers and administrative staff. You would be working as a central resource and become an integral member of the team.
This role will be for a full time (37.5 hours per week) in the Cardiology Department based across county, working at CGH & GRH.
There has never been a more exciting time to join the Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Major redevelopment works are due for completion by 2023 or soon after, this will allow for all Cardiac Services to be centralised on one site with 2 new built labs & an additional 3rd lab by 2024.
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We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
he post holder will acquire and maintain a high level of professional competence in the performance of all tests, investigations and measurements carried out under the band 5 remit. They will be expected to interpret and act upon results of tests, investigations and measurements in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
The individual will be expected to contribute to new proposals and protocols, especially for service improvements, and share the responsibility for quality assurance. Active involvement in the personal and professional development of other clinical cardiac physiologists and assistant cardiac practitioners is required.
The post holder will work in a multidisciplinary team that includes other cardiac physiologists, assistant cardiac practitioners, radiographers, consultants and medical staff, nursing staff and all other personnel either hospital or externally based. The post holder will report to and is accountable to the two Lead Cardiac Physiologists.
Job purpose
The post holder will have the opportunity to develop skills in all areas of non-invasive and invasive Cardiology (ECG, ambulatory monitoring and reporting, Physiologist led Exercise Tolerance Test and Adenosine studies) as well as exposure and rotation through the following areas of; Echocardiography, Pacemaker Follow-ups and Angio / PCI.
Rotation around a broad range of technical areas will be necessary to obtain competencies within the department and for state registration.
To competently perform resting ECGs on adults and paediatric out-patients and in-patients.
To competently analyse basic ECGs on adults and paediatric patients.
To competently perform ambulatory ECG (24, 48, 72, 7-day tests) and BP recordings.
To review and prioritise inpatient requests for cardiac investigations within ECG, ambulatory monitoring, exercise testing.
Knowledge and skills
Provide and receive complex technical information and interpret results for the care of cardiology patients and is a source of expert advice to patients, relatives and other healthcare professionals.
Clinical supervision of students and junior trained staff within the teamWork unsupervised and to follow professional guidelines and protocols within the department
Information
Input data into computerised systems and maintains patients records to ensure accuracy
Finance
Ensures equipment is kept safe and trials products and equipment as required
Managerial
Attend regular updates on equipment and technical changes.
Participate in CPD and other developmental activities.
Make recommendations which impact on own area this may involve new ways of working.
Research
Undertakes research and development within the department
General
Undertakes any additional duties as deemed necessary directed by the Principal Physiologist
Job description
Job responsibilities
he post holder will acquire and maintain a high level of professional competence in the performance of all tests, investigations and measurements carried out under the band 5 remit. They will be expected to interpret and act upon results of tests, investigations and measurements in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
The individual will be expected to contribute to new proposals and protocols, especially for service improvements, and share the responsibility for quality assurance. Active involvement in the personal and professional development of other clinical cardiac physiologists and assistant cardiac practitioners is required.
The post holder will work in a multidisciplinary team that includes other cardiac physiologists, assistant cardiac practitioners, radiographers, consultants and medical staff, nursing staff and all other personnel either hospital or externally based. The post holder will report to and is accountable to the two Lead Cardiac Physiologists.
Job purpose
The post holder will have the opportunity to develop skills in all areas of non-invasive and invasive Cardiology (ECG, ambulatory monitoring and reporting, Physiologist led Exercise Tolerance Test and Adenosine studies) as well as exposure and rotation through the following areas of; Echocardiography, Pacemaker Follow-ups and Angio / PCI.
Rotation around a broad range of technical areas will be necessary to obtain competencies within the department and for state registration.
To competently perform resting ECGs on adults and paediatric out-patients and in-patients.
To competently analyse basic ECGs on adults and paediatric patients.
To competently perform ambulatory ECG (24, 48, 72, 7-day tests) and BP recordings.
To review and prioritise inpatient requests for cardiac investigations within ECG, ambulatory monitoring, exercise testing.
Knowledge and skills
Provide and receive complex technical information and interpret results for the care of cardiology patients and is a source of expert advice to patients, relatives and other healthcare professionals.
Clinical supervision of students and junior trained staff within the teamWork unsupervised and to follow professional guidelines and protocols within the department
Information
Input data into computerised systems and maintains patients records to ensure accuracy
Finance
Ensures equipment is kept safe and trials products and equipment as required
Managerial
Attend regular updates on equipment and technical changes.
Participate in CPD and other developmental activities.
Make recommendations which impact on own area this may involve new ways of working.
Research
Undertakes research and development within the department
General
Undertakes any additional duties as deemed necessary directed by the Principal Physiologist
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RCCP registration or HCPC registration
Desirable
- BTEC, HTEC MPPM or degree in Clinical physiology or equivalent
- Various short courses to demonstrate up to date clinical knowledge
- ASCT/MSCT
- BSE/BHRS/IBHRE accreditation - working towards if not already accredited
Experience
Essential
- Experience within a range of non-invasive and invasive cardiology procedures
Desirable
- Database experience
- Teaching and training
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Teaching and training
- Promotes a positive team environment
- Ability to prioritise and organise own work load
- Physical ability to wear a lead apron when working with X-rays
- Adaptable to various conditions
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RCCP registration or HCPC registration
Desirable
- BTEC, HTEC MPPM or degree in Clinical physiology or equivalent
- Various short courses to demonstrate up to date clinical knowledge
- ASCT/MSCT
- BSE/BHRS/IBHRE accreditation - working towards if not already accredited
Experience
Essential
- Experience within a range of non-invasive and invasive cardiology procedures
Desirable
- Database experience
- Teaching and training
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Teaching and training
- Promotes a positive team environment
- Ability to prioritise and organise own work load
- Physical ability to wear a lead apron when working with X-rays
- Adaptable to various conditions
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).
