Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
We are seeking to recruit enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our welcoming Aintree Cardiology Department.
We currently undertake a wide variety of non-invasive and invasive tests including ECG, Ambulatory Monitoring, Tilt Table Testing, Exercise Tolerance Testing, Echocardiography (including Dobutamine and Exercise Stress Echo, Transoesophageal, Contrast and Bubble Studies, Specialist Valve Clinics, Advanced Imaging including Speckle Tracking and 3-D Echocardiography and Research), Cardiac Catheterisation and Permanent Pacing; both implant and follow up.
The candidates should have BHRS accreditation.
This is an ideal opportunity for a current band 7 seeking a change, or forward-thinking suitably qualified Band 6 who is looking to develop their career further.
Main duties of the job
Working with the Lead Cardiac Physiologists, the post holder will assist in the running of all present services provided by the Cardiology Laboratory.
The post holder will support in the delivery of a high quality, efficient service to patients and supervise, guide, and support staff in the performance of their roles in the department.
The postholder will be expected to work as an independent practitioner in permanent pacemaker follow-up and implants.
We expect the successful applicant to have the ability to work independently and participate in the training and appraisal of junior staff.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
Job responsibilities
To be technically proficient as an independent practitioner in non-invasive cardiology procedures, and permanent pacemaker implants and follow-up.
Working independently to perform and report simple and complex permanent pacemaker follow-ups.
Analyse, interpret and report complex clinical data e.g. PPM follow up undertaking necessary departmental procedures when diagnosing an unexpected finding and liaising/advising with medical staff as required.
To assist in the clinical management of patients undergoing cardiac investigations.
For a full list of duties, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Experience
* Experience in training of staff in all grades.
* Wide range of cardiology knowledge, including ECGs and ambulatory ECG analysis.
* Managerial experience.
Qualifications
* Degree in Cardiac Clinical Physiology or equivalent.
* ILS trained.
* RCCP/AHCS registration or equivalent.
* BHRS accreditation.
* Training for trainers assessment 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.
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