Job Summary
The Cardiorespiratory department at the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is looking for a dynamic and innovative Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist to support the acute sites and Community Diagnostic Centre.
The successful applicant will be capable of performing a range of routine and more specialised diagnostic tests and take part in the supervision and mentoring of students and junior staff. The successful applicant will have or be working towards (as part of the STP) BSE accreditation and also be proficient at ETT, Holter analysis, and other non-invasive cardiac diagnostic tests. Cath lab and brady pacing experience is desirable. Final year STP graduates would be awarded a B7 on completion of their studies.
You will be expected to manage, plan, and prioritise tasks efficiently and effectively to achieve and maintain a high standard of patient care.
The post holder will act as a key member of the team in providing accurate, comprehensive, and sympathetic care to patients. The post offers new opportunities and challenges with the provision of community diagnostic care. Effective communication skills between colleagues, patients, and the wider healthcare community are essential to ensure safe, high-quality, and effective patient care in an environment of continuous improvement.
Main Duties of the Job
* To provide experienced and multi-skilled, hands-on provision in the complete range of Cardiac investigations provided by Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust.
* To perform and report (or working towards) transthoracic Echo unsupervised, to BSE standards.
* To provide support for specialist echo techniques including stress and contrast echo, in addition to performing/reporting routine TTE.
* To provide support for Transoesophageal echo and other invasive procedures.
* To perform 12 lead/exercise ECG, holter analysis, Cardiology support during CPEX, and physiological measurements during diagnostic angiography.
* Knowledge and some experience of basic pacing and Cardiac Device therapy is preferred, as is cardiac cath lab experience. Applicants with more extensive Device experience will be encouraged to hold/maintain BHRS accreditation.
* To provide training and assessments to other members of staff of various grades within the given specialty areas.
About Us
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust can offer you great career prospects and a fantastic lifestyle. Situated in one of the most attractive parts of the country with dramatic countryside and bustling towns, we have supportive friendly teams and excellent professional NHS Job development opportunities. Other than the CDC, the Trust covers the Princess Royal Hospital in Telford and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in Shrewsbury. Your role will be to support the Cardiorespiratory team at all three sites to some degree as part of a rotation.
There is a rich historic culture in Shropshire, together with beautiful country views, outdoor pursuits, sporting events, shopping, and vibrant towns with restaurants, bars, live music venues, and rolling hills to explore.
Date Posted: 11 December 2024
Pay Scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum/pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference Number: 223-HSC-928-A
Job Locations: 3 site working, CDC/PRH/RSH
Apley Castle
Telford
TF1 6TF
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
* BSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent
* ASCST or ECG Diploma
* STP completion/3rd year
Desirable
* BHRS/HRUK
Skills Essential
* Echo and report unsupervised to BSE standards
* Holter analysis
* Lead ETT
* Basic pacing knowledge
Desirable
* Brady pacing implant and/or FU experience
* Cath lab experience
* Teaching experience/qualification
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Employer Details
Employer Name: The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address:
3 site working, CDC/PRH/RSH
Apley Castle
Telford
TF1 6TF
Employer's Website: http://www.sath.nhs.uk/
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