Job summary
Band 7 Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist Cardiac Rhythm Management Based Manchester Royal Infirmary
We are looking for enthusiastic, committed, dynamic individuals to join our Team at Manchester Foundation Trust who will rotate between sites to provide Cardiac Diagnostic Services both in a large tertiary centre, District General and the community setting.
The department offers a full spectrum of Invasive and Non-Invasive cardiac diagnostic investigations and is committed to developing staff and actively developing new roles for service provision.
Our mission is to improve the health/quality of life for our patients by building an organisation that develops and invests in the individuals that work here and this can only be achieved with the recruitment of the right people.
Any Enquires are welcomed and if you wish to arrange an informal visit of the department do not hesitate to contact us.
Flexible working will be considered
Main duties of the job
Independently practices with a high level of skill and autonomy at Advance Specialist level in cardiac rhythm management
Independently practices with a high level of skill and autonomy a wide range of other cardiac physiology procedures
Provides effective day-to-day leadership of the cardiac physiology team within the advanced specialist field and other areas when required
Actively participates in practical & theoretical training & development of multidisciplinary healthcare professionals from inside and outside of the organisation
Participates in cardiac & associated medical research as integral to the role
To undertake any other duties which is deemed appropriate to the band when requested by Principal Cardiac physiologist
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programs. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Clinical Physiology/Healthcare Science MSc Clinical Physiology/Healthcare Science or qualifying long service/experience BHRS or IBHRE in Devices or Electrophysiology
Desirable
- Teaching qualification (T4T, D32) Voluntary State Registration AHCS or HCPC
Experience
Essential
- Practical & formal teaching of Cardiac Physiologists and other HCPs
- Multi-disciplinary teamwork
Desirable
- Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience at Band 6 level
- Participation in cardiac research
Skills
Essential
- Competent to practise a wide range of cardiac physiology diagnostics and interventions
- Organisation of self and others
- Leadership skills
- Communication at all levels
- Ability to acquire & communicate highly complex knowledge in challenging environments
- High level analytical & judgement skill
- IT skills
Desirable
- Management skills Advanced IT skills, data manipulations, etc
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced specialist knowledge in Cardiac Rhythm Management
Aptitudes
Essential
- Dynamic, enthusiastic & positiv
- Team worker
- Leader
- Caring, compassionate &discrete
- Reliable
- High level stamina, energetic
- Articulate
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Clinical Physiology/Healthcare Science MSc Clinical Physiology/Healthcare Science or qualifying long service/experience BHRS or IBHRE in Devices or Electrophysiology
Desirable
- Teaching qualification (T4T, D32) Voluntary State Registration AHCS or HCPC
Experience
Essential
- Practical & formal teaching of Cardiac Physiologists and other HCPs
- Multi-disciplinary teamwork
Desirable
- Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience at Band 6 level
- Participation in cardiac research
Skills
Essential
- Competent to practise a wide range of cardiac physiology diagnostics and interventions
- Organisation of self and others
- Leadership skills
- Communication at all levels
- Ability to acquire & communicate highly complex knowledge in challenging environments
- High level analytical & judgement skill
- IT skills
Desirable
- Management skills Advanced IT skills, data manipulations, etc
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced specialist knowledge in Cardiac Rhythm Management
Aptitudes
Essential
- Dynamic, enthusiastic & positiv
- Team worker
- Leader
- Caring, compassionate &discrete
- Reliable
- High level stamina, energetic
- Articulate
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).
