Cardiac Physiologist

Job summary

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic cardiac physiologist or 3rd year PTP student (subject to qualification and local competency completion). The role involves rotating through invasive and non-invasive diagnostic cardiology including cardiac catheter laboratory and pacemaker/ICD implantation procedures, helping to ensure they are carried out to the highest possible standard.

The postholder will work hours per week, subject to extended working days and weekend working in addition to on-call duties.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be required to work on a rotational basis as part of the multidisciplinary team within the cardiac catheterisation laboratory, participating in an on-call rota to ensure continuous emergency cover out of hours.

Continuous clinical and technical advances require that the duties of the post will change and evolve; the post holder has a duty to ensure that his or her knowledge is kept up to date.

The job involves working cross site between The James Cook University Hospital and the Friarage Hospital (Northallerton).

Please note that this vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications.

About us

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the leadership development programme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to:

Explore leadership within the NHS

Promote Trust Values and Behaviours

Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skills

Practitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your role

After you complete this four and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses dependent upon your role and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Ability to perform a broad range of non-invasive cardiac investigations as highlighted in job description. Competence in assisting during angiography and pacemaker implant procedures. Ability to recognise life-threatening conditions and respond appropriately. Ability to undertake complex eye-hand coordination tasks and dexterity and coordination for use of diagnostic equipment. IT proficiency Ability to work autonomously, coordinate and prioritise workload.

Desirable

Experience of PCI / complex interventional procedures TAVI, IVUS, IABP, complex devices

Qualifications

Essential

BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology or BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science in Cardiac Physiology or equivalent RCCP / AHCS Registration (or to attain upon qualification)

Desirable

ILS trained

Personal Attributes

Essential

Communicates well with good listening skills and is able to adopt an appropriate style and method of communication. Effective team member able to work well with others and demonstrate commitment to team objectives. Highly motivated. Has a pro-active attitude and is keen to learn. Caring attitude to patients and colleagues.

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