Cardiac Physiologist - Pacing and Cath Lab Training Post
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Job summary
Are you a qualified Clinical Physiologist looking to join an enthusiastic and dynamic team in the south east of England? Come and join us at Southend University Hospital by the sea where we strive to provide high quality care for every patient.
We are looking to recruit a dynamic qualified physiologist who wants to develop their skills in pacing follow up, Pacemaker implant and cardiac catheterisation. Post qualification experience in these areas is not essential, however you will need to demonstrate a clear interest in pacing and a drive to learn new skills.
On completion of training and work based competences you will be responsible for working autonomously within the clinics and cath lab.
You should already hold the BSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent and either have or looking to gain AHCS registration and be willing to maintain CPD
Main duties of the job
Your role will be to train and develop your skills in the pacing and cath lab areas., to work effectively within a wide multidisciplinary, upholding Trust values of Respectful, Excellent and Compassionate and to assist in the training of the apprentice Physiologists and Student Physiologists within the department.
You will undertake work in a timely and efficient way, meeting deadlines and keeping senior colleagues informed of changes in own technical workload and maintain clinical documentation and databases as directed, to participate in the provision of data for statistical analysis and to adhere to departmental standards of record keeping with respect to accuracy, timeliness of completion and confidentiality.
You will be expected to exercise initiative and judgement in solving problems related to own technical workload, whilst keeping others informed and recognising when there is a need to refer problems to senior colleagues and being responsive to advice given.
Your role will involve dealing with telephone queries from patients, relatives, general practitioners etc in a calm and professional manner, providing testing in the community where appropriate and any other duties as requested by Senior Chief Clinical Physiologist and Principal Physiologist.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Details
Date posted
03 November 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£28,407 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
390-CAR-SO-1463
Job locations
Southend
Southend on Sea
SS0 0RY
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Southend
Southend on Sea
SS0 0RY
Employer's website
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