Job summary Interviews to be held 03/04/2025 An opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist to join our cardio-respiratory team at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. We are an enthusiastic, friendly, motivated team who put the care of patients first. The Cardiology Department provides a range of sevices including cardiac ultrasound (TTE, contrast, stress and TOE), CIED implantation and follow-up, angiography, electrocardiography including ambulatory and exercise testing, spirometry, full lung function testing and CPEX services. We are a forward thinking department that strives for excellence in all that we do. We provide a lot of training opportunities for staff and regularly host 6 university PTP students annually. The department is seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated, suitably qualified physiologist to join our cardiac ultrasound team. Main duties of the job You main duties include: Providing independent specialist support to the Cardiac Ultrasound Service in transthoracic, stress and transoesophageal echocardiography. Maintaining a high standard of cardiac ultrasound competency and patient care at all times. Maintaining post graduate level accreditation in cardiac ultrasound, such as British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) accreditation. Triage of echo referrals and advise staff on appropriateness, urgency and prioritisation of testing. Developing any specialised areas of interest in cardiac ultrasound. Participating in clinical audit and research. To provide multi disciplinary training across professional boundaries to a range of staff including physiologists, nurses, medical staff, and others. Providing mentoring/WBA for staff and students. Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities. About us Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early. Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities. There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth. Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history. The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. Certificates of Sponsorship For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility - Health and Care Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK Date posted 12 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number C9163-4020E-02-25 Job locations Pogmoor Road Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 2EP Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities. Person Specification Experience Essential To have general cardiology and respiratory diagnostic testing experience Desirable Experience of clinical teaching in ultrasound First line management experience Experience of clinical audit and statistical analysis Skills and Abilities Essential Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent communication skills Good organisational/leadership skills Highly motivated to help in the development of the ultrasound service High standard of dress/professionalism To undertake further education in the profession/health service Ability to work effectively within a team and promote team working Participation in CPD Able to demonstrate commitment Desirable Computer skills Knowledge and Awareness Essential Health and safety procedures Data protection and patient confidentiality Qualifications Essential High level of clinical competence in a wide range of clinical physiological diagnostic tests. BSc Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology) or eqivalent. Post Graduate Diploma in echocardiography or equivalent training and experience. BSE accreditation. RCCP or AHCS registration. Value-based questions Essential In around 100 words, please explain what motivates you to do a good job? In around 100 words, please explain how you ensure that you build and sustain positive working relationships within a team? Person Specification Experience Essential To have general cardiology and respiratory diagnostic testing experience Desirable Experience of clinical teaching in ultrasound First line management experience Experience of clinical audit and statistical analysis Skills and Abilities Essential Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent communication skills Good organisational/leadership skills Highly motivated to help in the development of the ultrasound service High standard of dress/professionalism To undertake further education in the profession/health service Ability to work effectively within a team and promote team working Participation in CPD Able to demonstrate commitment Desirable Computer skills Knowledge and Awareness Essential Health and safety procedures Data protection and patient confidentiality Qualifications Essential High level of clinical competence in a wide range of clinical physiological diagnostic tests. BSc Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology) or eqivalent. Post Graduate Diploma in echocardiography or equivalent training and experience. BSE accreditation. RCCP or AHCS registration. Value-based questions Essential In around 100 words, please explain what motivates you to do a good job? In around 100 words, please explain how you ensure that you build and sustain positive working relationships within a team? 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 Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Pogmoor Road Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 2EP Employer's website https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)