Main area Specialist Cardiac Physiologist Grade NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (4 days per week with on-call)
Job ref: 262-A-24-6784808
Employer: North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Cumberland Infirmary
Town: Carlisle
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 10/01/2025 23:59
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Cardiac Physiologist to join the Cardiology Service in the North Cumbria Integrated Care Trust. We are looking for somebody with experience in invasive procedures to support the PCI service based at the Cumberland Infirmary.
The Cardiology Department covers a wide range of invasive and non-invasive cardiology procedures. The service has two acute sites and a newly opened Cardiac Catheter Suite at the Cumberland Infirmary as well as the community diagnostic centre. You will work on rotation through these sites.
Main duties of the job
Demonstrate expertise in performing a range of investigations carried out by the cardiology department.
Perform competently Cardiology Procedures including:
1. Non-Invasive: ECG, ambulatory ECG and BP monitoring, Physiologist lead Exercise testing.
2. Invasive: Haemodynamic monitoring during invasive procedures including diagnostic Angiography, elective and emergency Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (including FFR, IVUS, OCT and IABP), Permanent Pacemaker implantation and pacemaker follow-up, ICD follow-up and deactivation.
Support will be available for areas where training is required.
Participate in the on-call rota for Primary PCI.
Support Trainees and more junior members of staff training within the department.
Working for our organisation
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond.
We are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Person specification
Qualifications
* BSc (Hons) clinical physiology or technical cardiology, or equivalent.
* Further development to postgraduate diploma or equivalent.
* RCCP or equivalent.
* HRUK or equivalent.
* BSE or equivalent.
Experience
* Post-qualification experience performing cardiology investigations.
* Experience of other procedures such as Tachy Device implant and pacemaker follow-up.
* Experience working within the NHS.
Knowledge
* In-depth knowledge of the investigations carried out by the department to enable interpretation of results and training of junior members of staff.
Skills
* Good organisational skills.
* Able to prioritise workload to meet deadlines, maintaining accuracy.
* Ability to follow, maintain and devise policies and procedures.
* Able to work alone and as part of a team.
* Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care.
Personal Circumstances
* Empathy.
* Positive approach to change.
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