Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Highly
Specialist Healthcare Science Practitioner / Highly Specialist Cardiac
Physiologist / Clinical Scientist to work as part of our friendly team
providing
a
diagnostic Cardiac & Respiratory service to both in-patients and
out-patients. They will be a specialist in Cardiac rhythm management/Devices
and invasive services.The principal hospitals within County Durham and
Darlington NHS Foundation Trust are Darlington Memorial Hospital, The
University Hospital of North Durham, Bishop Auckland Hospital and Shotley
Bridge Hospital. The Units provide a
broad range of invasive and non-invasive procedures including echocardiography,
stress echocardiography, trans-oesophageal echocardiography, diagnostic
angiography, pacing implant / follow-up, complex device follow up, tilt testing
and Nerve conduction tests . We are actively developing services and encourage
personal development / extension of roles.
We are committed to providing learning and development opportunities to
all of our staff; we actively encourage and support all appropriate professional
development. The hospital base for this post is Darlington Memorial Hospital
Main duties of the job
The
successful candidate will work as part of a team in the busy Cardio-Respiratory
departments. They will be a specialist
in Cardiac rhythm management/Cardiac Devices and Invasive services and will
have a responsibility for the delivery of the highest quality CRM/Devices
services within their designated team.
They will work closely with colleagues to ensure that protocols and
procedures meet local and national requirements for good practice and service
delivery. They will provide a range of
cardiology investigations, and producing evidence-based clinical reports. They will provide training to other
healthcare professionals and students and will supervise junior staff, as well
as deputise for more senior staff on occasions.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
We are unable to offer sponsorship for roles that do not require a professional registration, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
The candidate will independently perform a range of Cardiac
investigations, specialising in Cardiac rhythm management/Devices and Invasive
services, they will derive clinical reports from highly specialist diagnostic
procedures. They must have experience of
working in a Cardiac Investigations department at Band 6 level and have
achieved the minimum academic qualifications in the Person Specification. They must be registered on the RCCP / AHCS /
HCPC register or be working towards Practitioner Training Programme equivalence
or Scientist Training Programme Equivalence, followed by acceptance onto AHCS /
RCCP / HCCP professional register.
They must have BHRS Certification / HRUK Certification /
IBHRE Allied Professionals Certified Cardiac Device Specialist Exam, with at
least 6 months of operational experience post accreditation. They must maintain membership and
certification / accreditation with BHRS / IBHRE.
They must also hold a current certificate in
Immediate Life Support.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The candidate will independently perform a range of Cardiac
investigations, specialising in Cardiac rhythm management/Devices and Invasive
services, they will derive clinical reports from highly specialist diagnostic
procedures. They must have experience of
working in a Cardiac Investigations department at Band 6 level and have
achieved the minimum academic qualifications in the Person Specification. They must be registered on the RCCP / AHCS /
HCPC register or be working towards Practitioner Training Programme equivalence
or Scientist Training Programme Equivalence, followed by acceptance onto AHCS /
RCCP / HCCP professional register.
They must have BHRS Certification / HRUK Certification /
IBHRE Allied Professionals Certified Cardiac Device Specialist Exam, with at
least 6 months of operational experience post accreditation. They must maintain membership and
certification / accreditation with BHRS / IBHRE.
They must also hold a current certificate in
Immediate Life Support.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science: Cardiac Physiology or MSc Clinical Science (Cardiac Science) or equivalent, with acceptance onto AHCS / RCCP / HCCP professional register.
- Or BSc in a relevant scientific subject and working towards Practitioner Training Programme equivalence or Scientist Training Programme Equivalence, followed by acceptance onto AHCS / RCCP / HCCP professional register.
- BHRS Certification / HRUK Certification / IBHRE Allied Professionals Certified Cardiac Device Specialist Exam, with at least 6 months of operational experience post certification/accreditation.
- Immediate Life Support
Desirable
- Teaching / mentoring qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in the field of Cardiac rhythm management/devices and invasive services with highly specialist knowledge.
- Experience at specialist level (Band 6 level) or equivalent.
- Experience of working within a Cardiac investigations Unit.
- Experience of a broad range of diagnostic procedures within Cardiology.
- Experience of audit and quality assurance programmes
- Experience of training staff from a range of disciplines.
Desirable
- Experience of supervising staff teams
- Experience of service development and change management
- Experience of participating in local, regional and national professional meetings and conferences
- Able to work in a range of clinical environments.
- Experience of implementation and reviewing new services
- Experience of budget management.
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered with RCCP or AHCS or HCPC, or working towards Practitioner Training Programme equivalence or Scientist Training Programme Equivalence, followed by acceptance onto AHCS / RCCP / HCCP professional register.
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist in the field of CRM/Devices and invasive services, able to provide clinical advice to a range of healthcare professionals, as well as patients and carers
- Ability to provide operational leadership for CRM/Devices and Invasive services
- Organizational skills
- IT skills
- Experience of involvement in programmes of research/audit
- Ability to audit and supervise the work of others
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Good communication skills, written and verbal.
- In depth knowledge of pathologies relevant to Cardiology
- Ability to analyse complex information, interpret results and provide accurate reports to Medical staff and other Healthcare professionals within primary and Secondary care.
- Able to provide advice to clinicians.
- Ability to assess patient condition and seek expert assistance when required.
Desirable
- Ability to train other staff of all levels and act as mentor.
- Ability to liaise with other staff, both in Primary and Secondary care.
- Able to manage resources within budgetary limits and service requirements.
- Presentation Skills.
- Able to use evidence based practice to ensure quality standards.
- Negotiation skills
- Leadership skills
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science: Cardiac Physiology or MSc Clinical Science (Cardiac Science) or equivalent, with acceptance onto AHCS / RCCP / HCCP professional register.
- Or BSc in a relevant scientific subject and working towards Practitioner Training Programme equivalence or Scientist Training Programme Equivalence, followed by acceptance onto AHCS / RCCP / HCCP professional register.
- BHRS Certification / HRUK Certification / IBHRE Allied Professionals Certified Cardiac Device Specialist Exam, with at least 6 months of operational experience post certification/accreditation.
- Immediate Life Support
Desirable
- Teaching / mentoring qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in the field of Cardiac rhythm management/devices and invasive services with highly specialist knowledge.
- Experience at specialist level (Band 6 level) or equivalent.
- Experience of working within a Cardiac investigations Unit.
- Experience of a broad range of diagnostic procedures within Cardiology.
- Experience of audit and quality assurance programmes
- Experience of training staff from a range of disciplines.
Desirable
- Experience of supervising staff teams
- Experience of service development and change management
- Experience of participating in local, regional and national professional meetings and conferences
- Able to work in a range of clinical environments.
- Experience of implementation and reviewing new services
- Experience of budget management.
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered with RCCP or AHCS or HCPC, or working towards Practitioner Training Programme equivalence or Scientist Training Programme Equivalence, followed by acceptance onto AHCS / RCCP / HCCP professional register.
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist in the field of CRM/Devices and invasive services, able to provide clinical advice to a range of healthcare professionals, as well as patients and carers
- Ability to provide operational leadership for CRM/Devices and Invasive services
- Organizational skills
- IT skills
- Experience of involvement in programmes of research/audit
- Ability to audit and supervise the work of others
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Good communication skills, written and verbal.
- In depth knowledge of pathologies relevant to Cardiology
- Ability to analyse complex information, interpret results and provide accurate reports to Medical staff and other Healthcare professionals within primary and Secondary care.
- Able to provide advice to clinicians.
- Ability to assess patient condition and seek expert assistance when required.
Desirable
- Ability to train other staff of all levels and act as mentor.
- Ability to liaise with other staff, both in Primary and Secondary care.
- Able to manage resources within budgetary limits and service requirements.
- Presentation Skills.
- Able to use evidence based practice to ensure quality standards.
- Negotiation skills
- Leadership skills
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
