About this role
Job summary
This post may close early due to high volume of applications.
You may be required to work at any site for University Hospital Tees
Vacancy has arisen for a cardiac physiologist in the cardiac investigations unit, within In-Hospital care at North Tees and Hartlepool , University Hospital Tees. We are pleased to offer a full time post to work within the multi-disciplinary team. Applicants will have a BSc in Cardiac Physiology or equivalent and eligible for RCCP registration. There may be opportunity for this posts hours to be discussed subject to other staffing availabilities, if desired. This post will work alongside, under the supervision of the specialist leads to enable us to co-ordinate a quality service. the successful candidate will work at all Trust sites including the Community diagnostic centre at Stockton as required
previous NHS experience on an acute site is essential
For further information or an opportunity to visit the unit and In hospital care Directorate, please contact either Mike Baker, 01642 24500 or Louise Tindall, Unit Manager on 01429 522025.
Main duties of the job
To work as a professional practitioner providing an efficient and effective specialist clinical service within the field of Cardiology ensuring high standards of patient care. Previous NHS experience is essential
Perform a range of diagnostic cardiac investigations providing accurate information aiding diagnosis and treatment. Independelntly analyse and report ambulatory ECG's and holters . work independently, alongside the MDT in the cardiac Cath lab. including invasive angiography and device implant. Assist within device follow up clinics as appropriate.
Contribute towards organisation of staff duties, daily workloads, waiting lists and prioritising cardiac investigations to ensure targets are met whilst providing a smoothly run well-balanced day.
Involved in training, advice and developmental support for other staff.
You should be an effective communicator and will work closely with the cardiology multidisciplinary teams and acute wards. We seek to appoint a motivated individual who has the skills and experience to work with the staff to develop your own skills and the existing services.
Exciting opportunity to be part of the unit require enthusiasm, flexibility and somebody who enjoys the challenges of problem solving and working under pressure with the ability to cope with changing demands of the directorate, prioritising your workload accordingly.
The post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced CRB Disclosure.
About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations.
Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience.
We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.
We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Previous NHS experience is essential
work independently in the cath lab alongside the multidisciplinary team
Perform a range of diagnostic cardiac investigations providing accurate information aiding diagnosis and treatment. analyse and accurately report 24 hr tapes and monitors
you may be required to work at any site for University Hospital Tees
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- BSc (Hons) in Cardiac Physiology
Desirable
- Working towards BSE accreditation or BHRS
- Recent development and additional course or qualification in leadership
- Professional registration
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the acute hospital setting
- Previous tape analysis and reporting
- Able to perform tests within the cardiac Cath lab
- Previous experience in exercise tolerance tests
Desirable
- Previous qualified and independent experience within the acute setting
- Previous supervision of staff or students
- Previous experience of loop clinics and home monitoring
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Must be able to accurately analyse and provide a comprehensive written report for 12 lead ECG's and ambulatory monitoring / tapes
- Able to work independently in the cardiac Cath lab for angio and pacing
- Excellent interpersonal and technical skills
Desirable
- Recent development and additional course or qualification
- Experience in echo or pacing follow up
disposition
Essential
- ability to foresee implications of decicions and their impact on others
Desirable
- self motivated
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).
Employer details
Employer name
North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University Hospital of North Tees and Hartlepool
Hardwick Road
Stockton-on-Tees
TS19 8PE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)