NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated specialist in cardiac rhythm management to join our team at NHS Highland. We provide a complex and brady device implantation and follow-up service, including travelling to more remote areas of the Highlands to participate in outlying device clinics.
The role encompasses service delivery of other cardiac diagnostic tests such as PCI, ETT, tilt table testing, and ambulatory monitoring. The team also provides a physiologist-led loop recorder implant service. The successful applicant would be expected to join our on-call team in providing 24/7 access to the catheter laboratory for primary PCI, take the lead of a service as agreed with their line manager, and act as a mentor to junior members of the team.
Minimum Requirements:
1. 1st or 2nd class honours degree in Clinical Physiology / Science or relevant scientific subject.
2. A higher degree (PhD or MSc) in an appropriate scientific discipline (e.g., through STP programme) or evidence of significant equivalent experience of clinical physiology obtained through service delivery within the NHS.
3. Registration with the Health Professionals Council (HPC) or Academy for Health Care Scientists (AHCS).
4. A postgraduate professional qualification in cardiac devices (e.g., BHRS / IBHRE / EHRA).
Raigmore is a modern District General Hospital with 500 beds and a catchment area of almost 10,000 square miles covering the entire Scottish Highlands. The cardiology team at Raigmore consists of Consultant Cardiologists, Cardiac Physiologists, Cardiographers, Associate Practitioners, and Cardiology Nurse specialists.
This is an opportunity to live and work in the Scottish Highlands, a world-renowned area of outstanding natural beauty, offering a high quality of life and providing unrivalled opportunities to enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities (including snow sports, hill walking, kayaking, cycling, and more).
The City of Inverness is the capital of the Scottish Highlands, offering a vibrant and friendly culture along with the Highlands and Islands University, good schools and facilities for families, shops, restaurants, and theatre, and is easily reached by road, rail, and air.
Relocation expenses may be available. Part-time hours may be considered.
Informal enquiries to: Lynsey Macpherson – Principal Cardiac Physiologist for Invasive Services
lynsey.macpherson1@nhs.scot, 01463 704249
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