The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
About
We are one of the largest acute and community providers in the West Midlands having more than 850 beds on the New Cross site. We also have 56 rehabilitation beds at West Park Hospital and 54 beds at Cannock Chase Hospital. We are the largest employer in Wolverhampton, the Trust employs more than 10,000 staff, covering more than 350 different roles.
* New Cross Hospital
* West Park Hospital rehabilitation inpatient and day care services, therapy services and outpatients
* Cannock Chase Hospital general surgery, orthopaedics, breast surgery, urology, dermatology/plastic surgery and medical day case investigations and treatment (including endoscopy, rheumatology and dermatology)
* More than 20 community sites - community services for children and adults, walk-in centres and therapy and rehabilitation services
* Primary care - Ten GP practices have now joined us and offer extended opening hours to patients.
Key details
Location: New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton, WV10 0QP
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 Per annum
Grade: Band 5
Job Overview
This is an exciting opportunity to join our friendly, dynamic and supportive team in the Cardiac Investigation Department, Heart and Lung Centre in Wolverhampton. This is a tertiary cardiothoracic centre with 18 cardiologists, 6 cardiac surgeons and 2 thoracic surgeons. The cardiology department provides a 24/7 primary PCI service, TAVI, Mitra Clip, left atrial appendage occlusion, PFO closure, heart failure clinic, adult congenital heart disease clinic, complex EP service, and the full range of implantable electronic cardiac devices.
Advert
As a band 5 cardiac physiologist you will perform a full range of cardiology investigations:
* Ambulatory ECG and BP monitoring.
* Holter analysis.
* Exercise Tolerance Testing (medical and physiologist supervised)
* Tilt table testing
* Physiologist support in Coronary angiography/angioplasty including joining the on-call team
* Have an interest in cardiac devices and involvement in the ILR service
* Training will be offered and supported.
* Assist in the training of junior members of staff.
Working for our organisation
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We are delighted that we have been rated as Good by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
To contribute to the effective communication systems that ensure effective dissemination of information relating to the Cardiac Investigation Department. In the absence of a senior member of staff ensure that any incidents, accidents, complaints or other undue occurrences are dealt with in accordance with current policy. Assist in the general maintenance of all diagnostic equipment. To be aware of stock management and the responsibility to report low stock levels. To assist with innovations in practice within the unit.
Flexible Working
As a major employer in the Black Country and West Birmingham region we are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work-life balance. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the Recruiting Manager as part of the on-boarding process.
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* BSc Clinical Physiology
* ASCST
Desirable criteria
* BLS/ILS
Experience and skill
Essential criteria
* Evidence of knowledge of all non-invasive cardiology investigations
* Evidence of knowledge of interpretation of non-invasive cardiology investigations.
* Knowledge of all invasive cardiology procedures and their interpretation.
* Knowledge of specialised cardiac procedures such as Cath, Pacing and Echo.
Communication
Desirable criteria
* Evidence of excellent communication skills at all levels.
* Ability to demonstrate good communicating skills to junior staff
* Ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team environment
Flexibility
Essential criteria
* Flexibility in working shift patterns
* On call PCI
* Cross site working CCH and New Cross
Other
Essential criteria
* Ability to work on own initiative.
* Effective time management skills.
* Ability to work to timescales.
* Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills.
* Awareness of own limitations.
* Ability to think creatively.
Further details / informal visits contact
Name: Emma Painter
Job title: Cardiology Service Manager
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 01902 694219
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