Trainee Cardiac Physiologist

Are you self-motivated and ready and willing to devote the appropriate amount of time and effort, both at work and in their own personal time, to accomplish all relevant studies and learning., then we would like to hear from you?

Here at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust we are looking for an enthusiastic Trainee Cardiac Physiologist to join our team.

You will acquire both practical and theoretical knowledge to carry out basic cardiac investigations by undertaking an apprenticeship in Cardiac Physiology.

In House training with be provided in the basic cardiac diagnostics and Senior Physiologists will undertake assessments of individuals to assess competency as determined by the BSc Clinical Physiology programme, all with appropriate supervision & training.

You will acquire both practical and theoretical knowledge to carry out basic cardiac investigations, participating in the day-to-day operation of the department, including participating and training in 12 lead Electrocardiograms, 24-hour Holter monitors, 7-day cardiac monitors, Sleep Studies, Alivecor Monitors and 24-hour blood pressure monitors.

You will need to ensure that accurate records of activity are kept for each test as required by the Principal Cardiac Physiologist andmay be required to assist in the dressing and undressing of patients.

In the course of your duties, you may also be required to work at any of the sites within the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust areas.

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.

Come join our Physiology department where you will be supported by our friendly inclusive team.

Please see the attached JD for further details.