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Role Summary
This role is suitable for a newly qualified cardiac physiologist or an individual early in their career. Employed as a Band 5 with a 6 month preceptorship and experience offered in all areas of Cardiology until competencies are completed and progression to Band 6 when joining the PPCI on call rota.
About the Role
We are a busy department providing a wide range of investigations and are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and hard-working physiologist to join our team.
As a newly qualified physiologist you will begin with a 6 month preceptorship programme where you can experience all aspects of Cardiology. Regular meetings with your mentor will help guide you to where you want to be.
We offer a comprehensive range of non-invasive and invasive investigations including ambulatory monitoring and physiologist-led exercise tolerance tests. Our two cardiac catheterisation labs perform cardiac angiography and angioplasty, with a 24 hour Primary PCI service. The echocardiography service also includes TOE, contrast, bubble and stress studies. In our third lab we implant pacemaker, ICD and CRT devices and offer an electrophysiology service which includes complex cases with the use of mapping and Cryo.
If newly qualified you will be paid as Band 5 until such time as competencies have been passed allowing you to work independently and join the Primary PCI service. At that time you will proceed to Band 6.
The successful applicant will be working in both non-invasive and invasive cardiology. As a Band 6 you will be expected to have an excellent knowledge of clinical cardiology with a proven record of working to a high standard.
The successful candidate will have completed a BSc (Hons) in clinical physiology or equivalent. They will have RCCP or AHCS registration and hold an ILS or ALS certificate.
The department is committed to professional development and is passionate in supporting our staff to develop. We have great opportunities for career progression and post-graduate examinations are actively encouraged. The successful candidate will be expected, with training, to work towards attainment of specialist accreditation.
If you would like to be part of our friendly and committed team, we would welcome your application.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: Nicola Wilson, Principal Cardiac Physiologist on 01392 402277 or nicola.wilson18@nhs.net
This post has been identified as involving access to vulnerable adults and/or children and in line with Trust policy successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Check.
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
* National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
* Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
* Car lease schemes.
* The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
* Cycle to work scheme.
These are just a few of the benefits available - if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
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