About this role
Job summary
Are you passionate about caring for patients? Do you share the commitment to place the patient at the centre of everything you do?
An excellent opportunity has arisen within our Cardiac Diagnostic Department for the above post.
Applications are invited from patient focused individuals who would like the opportunity to work in a busy department performing highly specialist cardiac diagnostic investigations.
The successful applicant will possess highly specialised skills in Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) and will be able to lead/manage an area within the department (depending on service requirements).
The successful applicant will have a minimum of two years' experience as a Band 6 Senior Cardiac Physiologist. You will be an independent practitioner in adult CRM. Experience of cardiac catheterization (diagnostic), permanent pacemaker implants, physiologist led Exercise tolerance tests and Holter analysis is essential.
BSc Healthcare Science or BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology level, or equivalent for this post is essential.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
To provide/organize a service that carries out timely diagnostic investigations.
Responsibility for the day to day management of a section of the Cardiac Diagnostic Services department, ensuring provision of a quality service. Train and support other staff.
About us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Job description Job responsibilities
To provide a high quality diagnostic service to the Cardiac Diagnostic department within the Medical Business Unit. To perform a broad range of diagnostic Cardiology and pulmonary function investigations with an emphasis on particular speciality in echocardiography, cardiac pacing or angiography.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
BSc Healthcare Science or BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology, or equivalent ILS BSE (adult) transthoracic accreditation Teaching/assessors qualification
Desirable
IBHRE ALS accreditation NHS experience
Experience Essential
BSE (Adult transthoracic Echocardiography BSc Healthcare Science or BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology, or equivalent
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Sheriff Hill
Gateshead
NE9 6SX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.qegateshead.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)