Job summary
We are looking for an experienced and driven Cardiac Physiologist to join our busy Non-Invasive team, in Leicestershire, on a full-time basis. As a Cardiac Physiologist at, University Hospitals Leicester, you will provided a safe and welcoming clinical environment for patients.
The role of Senior Cardiac Physiologist is to support patient analysis at the Hinckley CDC. You will join our other seniors, in rotation through our hospital sites; Glenfield Hospital, Leicester General and the Hinckley CDC. Training is at the heart of our department and we thrive together as a team.
Please note there will be an analysis test on the day of interview. All interviews will need to be face to face.
Main duties of the job
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Perform and report adult Holter analysis and exercise tolerance testing, as well as managing a very busy ECG clinic, in line with SCST guidelines.
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Ensure quality assurance checks on equipment and action as appropriate.
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Submit high quality reports in accordance with contractual requirements and local SOPs. Liaise with relevant hospital departments and GP practices for urgent clinical referrals.
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Support with patient bookings, ensuring patient information systems are maintained.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
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The job holder will undertake a range of advanced non-invasive cardiac investigations, with the knowledge and expertise to interpret and advise clinicians.
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Provide clinical and professional leadership to Physiology colleagues in the specialist area
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The individual will assist in the provision and quality of the specialist areas, and the day-to-day organisation of the respiratory and cardiac function services.
please see job description/person specification for full details on the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
The job holder will undertake a range of advanced non-invasive cardiac investigations, with the knowledge and expertise to interpret and advise clinicians.
-
Provide clinical and professional leadership to Physiology colleagues in the specialist area
-
The individual will assist in the provision and quality of the specialist areas, and the day-to-day organisation of the respiratory and cardiac function services.
please see job description/person specification for full details on the role.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Clinical Physiology / BSc Healthcare Science (PTP) -- Clinical Cardiac Physiology
- MSc in Healthcare Science (STP) -- Clinical Cardiac Physiology
- DipHE or HND/C in MPPM
- ILS (adult)
- registration eligibility with RCCP or AHCS
Desirable
- BSE accreditation or IBHRE/BHRS exam
- Paediatric BLS
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 5 years' experience as a Cardiac Physiologist, trainee or qualified
Skills
Essential
- Able to work calmly under pressure, maintaining a flexible approach
- Able to prioritise and manage own time
- Decisive and organised
- Ability to work and interact as part of a team as well as on an individual basis
- Excellent communication / interpersonal skills
- Day to day supervision and training of less experienced staff
- Leadership skills
- Possess a high degree of judgmental and analytical skills
- Aptitude for learning and teaching new procedures
- Ability to process and communicate complex information
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Clinical Physiology / BSc Healthcare Science (PTP) -- Clinical Cardiac Physiology
- MSc in Healthcare Science (STP) -- Clinical Cardiac Physiology
- DipHE or HND/C in MPPM
- ILS (adult)
- registration eligibility with RCCP or AHCS
Desirable
- BSE accreditation or IBHRE/BHRS exam
- Paediatric BLS
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 5 years' experience as a Cardiac Physiologist, trainee or qualified
Skills
Essential
- Able to work calmly under pressure, maintaining a flexible approach
- Able to prioritise and manage own time
- Decisive and organised
- Ability to work and interact as part of a team as well as on an individual basis
- Excellent communication / interpersonal skills
- Day to day supervision and training of less experienced staff
- Leadership skills
- Possess a high degree of judgmental and analytical skills
- Aptitude for learning and teaching new procedures
- Ability to process and communicate complex information
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
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).
