York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Cardiac Physiologist

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Job summary

The Cardio-Respiratory department offers a full range of invasive and non-invasive tests, including ECG, Ambulatory monitoring, exercise testing, Pacemaker implant and follow up (including brady and complex devices), diagnostic Angiography, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention and Echocardiography (including Stress and Transoesophageal Echocardiography).

We are looking for someone to work within our Echocardiography service. The successful candidate will ideally be able to scan independently and be working towards their BSE accreditation. A good amount of experience in Echocardiography is required as a minimum. They will also work in tape analysis and as a 2nd in Stress Echocardiography and TOE lists. The Echocardiography department scans 10,000 patients a year. We also have an established scientist led Valve Clinic, Stress Echocardiography service and Paediatric service.

Main duties of the job

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated Band 6 Cardiac Physiologist. Applicants should have either a degree in Cardiac Physiology or equivalent, or are currently studying on a Scientist training Programme - entering their final year of study.

The department is committed to continuing professional development, with many staff undertaking post graduate and professional qualifications.

About us

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

  • Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
  • 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
  • A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
  • Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
  • NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
  • An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
  • Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Details

Date posted

27 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-5448587-SCP-CG1

Job locations

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE


Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: recruitment@york.nhs.uk.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: recruitment@york.nhs.uk.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BTEC HNC/D in MPPM /BSc Hons Clinical Physiology (or equivalent)

Desirable

  • Specialist training course

Experience

Essential

  • Appropriate post qualification experience.
  • Practical experience and familiarity with the range basic and advanced cardio-respiratory investigations.

Desirable

  • Supervisory Experience

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to perform a broad range of cardio-respiratory investigations.
  • Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information to consultant physicians.

Desirable

  • Ability to work autonomously coordinate and prioritise
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BTEC HNC/D in MPPM /BSc Hons Clinical Physiology (or equivalent)

Desirable

  • Specialist training course

Experience

Essential

  • Appropriate post qualification experience.
  • Practical experience and familiarity with the range basic and advanced cardio-respiratory investigations.

Desirable

  • Supervisory Experience

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to perform a broad range of cardio-respiratory investigations.
  • Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information to consultant physicians.

Desirable

  • Ability to work autonomously coordinate and prioritise

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.

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE


Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE


Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Cardiorespiratory

Chloe Howard

chloe.howard9@nhs.net

01904725732

Details

Date posted

27 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-5448587-SCP-CG1

Job locations

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE


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