Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic cardiac physiologist or 3rd year PTP student (subject to qualification and local competency completion). The role involves rotating through invasive and non-invasive diagnostic cardiology including cardiac catheter laboratory and pacemaker/ICD implantation procedures, helping to ensure they are carried out to the highest possible standard.
The postholder will work 37.5 hours per week, subject to extended working days and weekend working in addition to on-call duties.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to work on a rotational basis as part of the multidisciplinary team within the cardiac catheterisation laboratory, participating in an on-call rota to ensure continuous emergency cover out of hours.
Continuous clinical and technical advances require that the duties of the post will change and evolve; the post holder has a duty to ensure that his or her knowledge is kept up to date.
The job involves working cross site between The James Cook University Hospital and the Friarage Hospital (Northallerton).
About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:
1. Your Leadership Impact
2. Leading Your Team to Success
3. Service Improvement for Beginners
4. Developing your Service Improvement Skills
The leadership and improvement programme aims to:
1. Explore leadership within the NHS
2. Promote Trust values and behaviours
3. Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills
4. Equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role
After you complete these training sessions, you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer further in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Practical experience and familiarity with a wide range of cardiac investigations.
* Previous experience of working as part of a team.
Desirable
* Experience of working in a high-pressure environment.
* Prior experience of teaching or mentoring.
Qualifications
Essential
* BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology or BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science in Cardiac Physiology or equivalent.
* RCCP / AHCS Registration (or to attain upon qualification).
Desirable
* ILS trained.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
* Ability to perform a broad range of non-invasive cardiac investigations as highlighted in job description.
* Competence in assisting during angiography and pacemaker implant procedures.
* Ability to recognise life-threatening conditions and respond appropriately.
* Ability to undertake complex eye-hand coordination tasks and dexterity and coordination for use of diagnostic equipment.
* IT proficiency.
* Ability to work autonomously, coordinate and prioritise workload.
Desirable
* Experience of PCI / complex interventional procedures e.g. TAVI, IVUS, IABP, complex devices.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW #J-18808-Ljbffr