Specialist Cardiac Physiologist/ Healthcare Scientist
Specialist Cardiac Physiologist/Healthcare Scientist (AFC Band 6) 1.0 WTE 37.5hrs Permanent contract. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our friendly team at Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust. We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated and knowledgeable Cardiac Physiologist/Healthcare Scientist to provide excellent care across the range of cardiac investigations. The Cardiac Physiology Service at Rotherham is evolving and requires flexible and forward-thinking staff. The successful applicant will have excellent communication and organisational skills and work autonomously across Non-Invasive Cardiology.
We are seeking a fully qualified Cardiac Physiologist/Healthcare Scientist with a broad range of expertise across a wide range of cardiac investigations. The successful candidate will perform a range of invasive and/or non-invasive diagnostics autonomously in a wide range of clinical settings. Due to the nature of invasive work, sessions may run beyond routine working hours and you must demonstrate flexibility and commitment to cover these lists. You will be expected to assist in device follow-up clinics. Applicants must have completed the BSc/STP or equivalent qualifications and have appropriate clinical experience. RCCP/HCPC registration is essential.
For more details, please contact Melvina Barsby, Non-Invasive Cardiology Lead; Melvina.barsby@nhs.net / 01709 42457.
Main duties of the job
To undertake a wide range of invasive and non-invasive cardiac investigations independently including:
1. Physiologist and Doctor-Led exercise stress tests
2. Physiologist-Led Tilt Table Tests
3. Myocardial perfusion studies
4. Left and right heart cardiac catheterisation
5. Routine pacemaker implantation
6. Assists (second practitioner) in Cardiac Device Clinic
7. Open access GP ECG reporting service
8. Ambulatory ECG/BP hook up and Analysis
9. Cardiac Event Recorders
10. 12 Lead ECG
Document findings/writes accurate reports on diagnostic investigations in accordance with departmental protocols, seeking guidance from senior colleagues where appropriate. Interpret data and alert senior colleagues or clinicians to abnormalities within an appropriate timescale to maintain patient safety. Day-to-day supervision and training of junior physiologists & cardiographers under the guidance of senior colleagues. To act as a role model. To maintain continued professional development. To engage in training activities and to complete training/competency assessments in keeping with departmental protocols. Organise and prioritise own workload and make the best possible use of equipment and resources. Communicate with medical staff from within the hospital and from other centres/community for information regarding patient care. Perform other relevant duties as specified by the Service Lead. Please see JD for more detail.
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.
As a Trust, we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for 'would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?', and we were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.
But don't just take our word for it - each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.
All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trust's values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Knowledge
* Up-to-date degree level knowledge of a range of invasive and non-invasive cardiac physiology investigations.
* Knowledge of left and right heart Cardiac Catheterisation.
* Knowledge of professional standards in keeping with professional registration (e.g. RCCP/ HCPC/ AHCS).
* Knowledge of NHS Policies, practices and procedures including clinical governance.
* Knowledge of more advanced cardiac procedures such as cardiac device implantation and follow-up/ or echocardiography (as appropriate to role).
Experience
* Experience of performing and reporting a range of routine non-invasive cardiac investigations independently.
* Experience of working unsupervised in left and right heart Cardiac Catheterisation.
* Evidence of up-to-date CPD within Cardiology.
* Experience of more advanced cardiac procedures such as echocardiography or cardiac device implantation and follow-up.
Registration
* HCPC/AHCS/RCCP professional registration (or equivalent).
Qualifications
* Completion of Practitioner Training Programme (PTP), Scientist Training Programme (STP) or equivalent (e.g. BSc in Clinical Physiology or HTEC MPPM with SCST Parts I and II).
* HCPC/AHCS/RCCP professional registration (or equivalent).
* Evidence of up to date resuscitation certification including manual defibrillation.
* Working towards post-graduate qualification or training qualification (e.g. BSE or BHRS Accreditation).
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.
£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum, pro rata.
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