Job summary
This role will involve the practitioner working within the team in a busy district hospital cardiology department providing a range of cardiology investigations and producing detailed and evidence based clinical reports. The post holder will perform a range of non-invasive cardiac investigations according to grade and within the scope of training. Acting in accordance with Trust health & safety policies and ensuring a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors. Report any adverse or clinically relevant findings as set out in departmental and Trust policies and procedures. The post holder will be an effective member of the Cardiac Physiology team by providing a high standard of Cardiac Physiological services and patient care. It is understood that the post holder may be required to participate in a flexible working system where necessary and cross-site working where required.
The post holder will be able to liase closely with patients, carers and other healthcare professionals, including those with whom it may be difficult to communicate, explaining procedures and results where appropriate. The post holder will be required to deal with some patients who may be distressed or very unwell and patients who require urgent or immediate life-saving care. The post holder is required to promote the Trust's core values at all times
Main duties of the job
Main Duties and Clinical Responsibilities
The role of a Cardiac Physiologist is to provide high quality, efficient & patient-specific services which supports the day to day running of the Cardiology-ECG Department at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust.
To communicate as appropriate with patients and patients representatives, staff and visitors, to ensure service requirements are met.
Maintain and develop the knowledge and skill set necessary for the post and to deliver training to trainees and healthcare staff.
- To competently perform resting ECG's on adult out-patients escalating any clinically relevant abnormalities once signed off as independently competent *
- To competently perform long-term ambulatory ECG (24hr, 72hr, 7-Day Memo & Novacaor), creating a detailed report and escalating any clinically relevant abnormalities once signed off as independently competent *
- To support the fitting of ambulatory monitors and ambulatory BP monitors (where required)Assist in Physician-led ETT, to national standards and within clinical governance, analysing complex ECG's and creating detailed reports once signed off as independently competent *
- Assist with ILR remote clinics, creating accurate reports and escalating abnormal findings where clinically relevant
- Maintain AHCS registration and CPD
- Maintain BLS/ILS accreditation
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION
Main Duties and Clinical Responsibilities
The role of a Cardiac Physiologist is to provide high quality, efficient & patient-specific services which supports the day to day running of the Cardiology-ECG Department at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust.
To communicate as appropriate with patients and patients representatives, staff and visitors, to ensure service requirements are met.
Maintain and develop the knowledge and skill set necessary for the post and to deliver training to trainees and healthcare staff.
Please check the attached full job description & person specification
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
- If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £41.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION
Main Duties and Clinical Responsibilities
The role of a Cardiac Physiologist is to provide high quality, efficient & patient-specific services which supports the day to day running of the Cardiology-ECG Department at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust.
To communicate as appropriate with patients and patients representatives, staff and visitors, to ensure service requirements are met.
Maintain and develop the knowledge and skill set necessary for the post and to deliver training to trainees and healthcare staff.
Please check the attached full job description & person specification
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
- If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £41.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Person Specification
Knowledge & experience
Essential
- Sound technical knowledge in non-invasive cardiology
- Evidence of work in non-invasive diagnostic service (performing 12-lead ECG's, fitting holters, Blood pressure monitors etc.)
- Evidence of ability to analyse and report ambulatory recordings
- Demonstrate knowledge of indications, contraindications and stopping criteria for an ETT
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to support ETT's within a physician-led service
- Awareness of wider cardiology procedures such as device implant/follow up, Echocardiography with demonstrable knowledge
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- BSC Clinical Physiology or BTEC/HNC in Medical Physics & Physiological Measurements (MPPM)
- RCCP/AHCS/HCPC Registration
- Demonstrate experience as a student Cardiac Physiologist or qualified Cardiac Physiologist
Desirable
Work related circumstances
Essential
- Some manual handling of patients and equipment
- Occupational Health Clearance
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Empathic approach to staff and patients
- Good interpersonal skills
- Effective written communication skills including analysis and report writing
- Ability to concentrate for long periods of time
Desirable
- Demonstrate competency in performing ETT tests with supervision
- Evidence of ability to work within broad procedural guidelines (BHRS, SCST, BSE etc)
Person Specification
Knowledge & experience
Essential
- Sound technical knowledge in non-invasive cardiology
- Evidence of work in non-invasive diagnostic service (performing 12-lead ECG's, fitting holters, Blood pressure monitors etc.)
- Evidence of ability to analyse and report ambulatory recordings
- Demonstrate knowledge of indications, contraindications and stopping criteria for an ETT
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to support ETT's within a physician-led service
- Awareness of wider cardiology procedures such as device implant/follow up, Echocardiography with demonstrable knowledge
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- BSC Clinical Physiology or BTEC/HNC in Medical Physics & Physiological Measurements (MPPM)
- RCCP/AHCS/HCPC Registration
- Demonstrate experience as a student Cardiac Physiologist or qualified Cardiac Physiologist
Desirable
Work related circumstances
Essential
- Some manual handling of patients and equipment
- Occupational Health Clearance
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Empathic approach to staff and patients
- Good interpersonal skills
- Effective written communication skills including analysis and report writing
- Ability to concentrate for long periods of time
Desirable
- Demonstrate competency in performing ETT tests with supervision
- Evidence of ability to work within broad procedural guidelines (BHRS, SCST, BSE etc)
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).
