Cardiac Physiologist

Job title:

Cardiac Physiologist

Company:

NHS

Job description

Cardiac PhysiologistBand 537.5 hours per weekWe are one of the largest tertiary cardiac departments in the UK, providing a full range of standard and complex, invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tests routinely performing complex interventional techniques on adult and congenital patientsWe are looking for band 5 Cardiac Physiologists to join our progressive and enthusiastic team working across our hospital sites in Leicester. We can offer on-going training and development opportunities and actively encourage continued professional development. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates due to graduate this year as well as qualified Cardiac Physiologists.We are really committed to the development of our colleagues and have a great career pathway in place with linked bandings. This means as you learn and develop with us, you can move through band 5, band 6 and band 7.The successful applicants will be expected to work weekends and bank holidays as part of their shift patterns if requiredPlease note, applicants must be able to attend the department in person for interview. Telephone or Skype interviews will not be offered as part of this recruitment process.All candidates should be on or eligible to join the voluntary RCCP register or the AHCS Healthcare Science Practitioner register.If this post interest you, we would encourage you to come for an informal visit, or call for a chat or further information.Main duties of the job

• To undertake a range of routine cardiac physiological measurement tests on both adult and congenital patients, and to assist the Senior Cardiac Physiologists with other non-routine investigations.
• To professionally develop oneself in preparation for progression to senior cardiac physiologist and maintain own CPD portfolio and adapt to the changing needs of the department
• Working within a fast paced environment with a strong and friendly team you will provide a variety of basic and complex investigations to the whole of Leicestershire and beyond, whilst maintaining excellent standards of service and care. You will be specialised in a full range of both invasive and non-invasive investigations available in the Cardiac Investigations Department.
• Supervise less experienced staff in own area of work, so maintaining the service.
• Adhere to departmental policies and procedures, ensuring a quality service is maintained to patients, general practitioners and clinicians across the three sites

About usOur 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/Date posted04 October 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number358-6635197-RRCVJob locationsGlenfield HospitalGroby RoadLeicesterLE3 9QPJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPerform the procedures/investigations listed below on a routine basis: –

• Electrocardiography (ECG)
• Application/issue of ambulatory cardiac monitors on adult and paediatric patients
• Analyse and produce accurate clinical reports of ambulatory ECG recordings, which requires a high level of concentration over a period
• Assist with exercise tolerance tests
• Perform manual blood pressure measurements both at rest and during exercise testing
• Left heart catheterisation
• Right heart catheterisation and oximetry

To assist senior cardiac physiologists: –

• Basic echocardiography
• Routine basic pacemaker follow-up and advanced pacemaker follow-up
• Permanent pacemaker insertion
• Provide technical support during intra-aortic balloon pump insertion
• Paediatric catheters and intervention
• Prepare equipment, ensuring that daily checks are carried out and the equipment is safe.
• Prepare the patient prior to the test, where necessary, ensuring repeatable accurate electrode placement to obtain the desired results and instruct the patient on test procedure.

Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPerform the procedures/investigations listed below on a routine basis: –

• Electrocardiography (ECG)
• Application/issue of ambulatory cardiac monitors on adult and paediatric patients
• Analyse and produce accurate clinical reports of ambulatory ECG recordings, which requires a high level of concentration over a period
• Assist with exercise tolerance tests
• Perform manual blood pressure measurements both at rest and during exercise testing
• Left heart catheterisation
• Right heart catheterisation and oximetry

To assist senior cardiac physiologists: –

• Basic echocardiography
• Routine basic pacemaker follow-up and advanced pacemaker follow-up
• Permanent pacemaker insertion
• Provide technical support during intra-aortic balloon pump insertion
• Paediatric catheters and intervention
• Prepare equipment, ensuring that daily checks are carried out and the equipment is safe.
• Prepare the patient prior to the test, where necessary, ensuring repeatable accurate electrode placement to obtain the desired results and instruct the patient on test procedure.

Person SpecificationTraining and qualificationsEssential

• BSC in Healthcare science (Cardiac Physiology) or BSc Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or equivalent relevant qualification
• RCCP or AHCS-ability to register immediately

Desirable

• Adult ILS
• Paediatric BLS

ExperienceEssential

• 3 years of a combination of academic and practical experience in non-invasive and invasive cardiac investigations. (minimum 40 weeks practical work experience)

Communication and Relationship skillsEssential

• Ability to work and interact as part of a team as well as on an individual basis
• Aptitude for learning and teaching new procedures
• Excellent written communication interpersonal skills

Skills/KnowledgeEssential

• Good working knowledge of a range of non-invasive and invasive cardiac techniques: Ability to perform majority of the technical duties listed in key result area (ECG, Ambulatory Monitor fitting and analysis, assisting in ETT and BP, LHC/ RHC/PCI, temp pacing , CV and emergency defibrillation)
• Use of data entry systems / computers

Desirable

• Basic experience in those technical duties listed in key result area 2 (including Echo, Pacing follow up, Pacing implant, Technical support balloon pump, Paediatric cath and intervention

Other requirements specific to the roleEssential

• Enthusiastic

Person SpecificationTraining and qualificationsEssential

• BSC in Healthcare science (Cardiac Physiology) or BSc Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or equivalent relevant qualification
• RCCP or AHCS-ability to register immediately

Desirable

• Adult ILS
• Paediatric BLS

ExperienceEssential

• 3 years of a combination of academic and practical experience in non-invasive and invasive cardiac investigations. (minimum 40 weeks practical work experience)

Communication and Relationship skillsEssential

• Ability to work and interact as part of a team as well as on an individual basis
• Aptitude for learning and teaching new procedures
• Excellent written communication interpersonal skills

Skills/KnowledgeEssential

• Good working knowledge of a range of non-invasive and invasive cardiac techniques: Ability to perform majority of the technical duties listed in key result area (ECG, Ambulatory Monitor fitting and analysis, assisting in ETT and BP, LHC/ RHC/PCI, temp pacing , CV and emergency defibrillation)
• Use of data entry systems / computers

Desirable

• Basic experience in those technical duties listed in key result area 2 (including Echo, Pacing follow up, Pacing implant, Technical support balloon pump, Paediatric cath and intervention

Other requirements specific to the roleEssential

• Enthusiastic

Expected salary

£29970 – 36483 per year

Location

Leicester

Job date

Sat, 05 Oct 2024 23:32:37 GMT

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