About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated newly qualified Cardiac Physiologist to join our team in our busy cardiology department at Band 5 level. This post will include further training for progression to Band 6 and Band 7 level once accreditation is achieved with either The British Society of Echocardiography or The British Heart Rhythm Society.
Candidates must have, or be finalising their final year of the BSc Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology) Degree, or a direct UK equivalent qualification.
It is essential that the candidates work well in a team, are committed to providing a high quality efficient and effective service and set high personal standards. You will need to be diligent, enthusiastic, hardworking, with the ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients and members of the public.
This is an exciting opportunity to start your career in a friendly and dynamic cardiology department in a beautiful region of the UK. Dorset provides a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a life amid outstanding areas of natural beauty both in the countryside and along the stunning coast line.
Main duties of the job
As a newly qualified Cardiac Physiologist you will participate in the delivery of a specialist clinical service and deliver a high standard of care to all patients. You will rotate through sections of the cardiac department to build and maintain a body of specialist knowledge and apply this to practice. You will be given the opportunity to continue to build upon theoretical and practical training utilising the knowledge and experience of our highly specialist cardiac physiologist in a range of diagnostic and therapeutic investigations. You will play an essential role in contributing to the development and delivery of education and training within the department.
The main duties:
To provide a clinical technical service that includes routine ECG, exercise tolerance testing (both doctor and physiologist supervised), 24 hour ambulatory monitoring, assist in the Cardiac Cath Lab during diagnostic angiography and interventional procedures, assist and train in cardiac device implant and follow up clinics. Procedures will be carried out on a range of patients where there maybe exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances. Exposure to patient body odours, body fluids and secretions may occur frequently. You will be expected to analyse and assess test results against acceptability criteria and work within agreed professional policies and protocols.
About us
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
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We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
UKVI Sponsorship: This role is eligible got sponsorship under the Skilled Visa route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria.
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
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For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training Essential
BSc Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or recognised UK equivalent (HTECH MPPM)
Desirable
RCCP or recognised equivalent registration BLS/ILS Certificate
Knowledge & Experience Essential
Demonstrate NHS experience as a student Cardiac Physiologist or qualified Cardiac Physiologist
Desirable
Evidence of contributing towards service development and education
Skills and Abilities Essential
Evidence of work in non-invasive diagnostic service (fitting Holters, BP Monitors, performing 12-lead ECGs etc.) Keyboard and IT skills. Evidence of effective communication skills both written and oral. Evidence of ability to work as part of a team Evidence of ability to analyse and report ambulatory ECGs
Desirable
Evidence of ability to assist with diagnostic cardiac catheterisation and PCI including performing pressure wire studies. Evidence of ability in performing ETTs. Evidence of ability to respond quickly to changing priorities and ability to work to meet deadlines Evidence of ability to make decisions within defined boundaries Evidence of ability to work without broad procedural, guidelines Awareness of wider cardiology procedures such as Echocardiograms and Device implant/follow-up, with demonstratable knowledge
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 Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Dorset County Hospital
Williams Avenue
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)