About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Highly Specialist Healthcare Science Practitioner / Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist / Clinical Scientist to work as part of our friendly team providing a Cardiology and Respiratory diagnostics service. The principal hospitals within County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust are The University Hospital of North Durham, Darlington Memorial Hospital, Bishop Auckland Hospital and Shotley Bridge Hospital. The Cardiology & Respiratory Investigations Units comprise a large team of staff who provide a broad range of invasive and non-invasive procedures including echocardiography, stress echocardiography, trans-oesophageal echocardiography, diagnostic angiography, cardiac device implant / follow-up, complex device follow up, and tilt testing. The hospital base for this post is the University Hospital of North Durham. We are actively developing services and encourage personal development / extension of roles. Applications will be welcomed from applicants seeking full-time or part-time work.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work as part of a team in the busy Cardio-Respiratory departments. They will be highly specialist in Cardiac Devices / Cardiac Rhythm Management and will have a responsibility for the delivery of the highest quality services within their team. They will perform a range of physiological tests available within the department and produce evidence based clinical reports. They will provide training to other healthcare professionals and students and will supervise junior staff as well as deputise for more senior staff on occasions. They will work closely with colleagues to ensure that protocols and procedures meet local and national requirements for good practice and service delivery.
About us
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We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
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Job description Job responsibilities
The candidate will independently perform a range of Physiological investigations and be a specialist in Cardiac Device implant and follow up and Cardiac Rhythm Management, and will derive clinical reports from highly specialist diagnostic and follow up procedures. They must have experience of working in a Cardiac Investigations department at band 6 level or above, and have achieved the minimum academic qualifications in the Person Specification. They must be registered on the AHCS / HCPC register.
They must hold a valid British Heart Rhythm Society Certification (BHRS), Heart Rhythm UK (HRUK) Certification or International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE) Allied Professionals Certified Cardiac Device Specialist Exam certificate.
They must hold a current certificate in Immediate Life Support or be willing to undertake this within 6 months of employment.
Person Specification
Special Requirements Essential
Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post Driving posts musty have valid Full UK driving licence
Statutory Registration Essential
Registered with AHCS or HCPC
Experience Essential
Significant experience in the field of Cardiac Rhythm Management/Devices with highly Specialist knowledge. Experience at Specialist level (Band 6 level or above) or equivalent. Experience of working within a Cardiac investigations Unit. Experience of a broad range of diagnostic procedures within Cardiology. Experience of audit and quality assurance programmes Experience of training staff from a range of disciplines.
Desirable
Able to work in a range of clinical environments Experience of implementation and reviewing new services Experience of budget management Experience of supervising staff teams Experience of Service Development and change management, Experience of participating in local, regional and national professional meetings and conferences
Special Skills & Knowledge Essential
Specialist in the field of cardiac rhythm management (CRM) / cardiac devices, able to provide clinical advice to a range of healthcare professionals, as well as patients and carers Ability to provide operational leadership for CRM / cardiac devices Organisational skills IT skills Experience of involvement in programmes of research/audit Ability to audit and supervise the work of others Ability to prioritise workload Good communication skills written and verbal. In depth knowledge of pathologies relevant to Cardiology Ability to analyse complex information, interpret results and provide accurate reports to Medical staff and other Healthcare professionals within primary and Secondary care. Able to provide advice to clinicians. Ability to assess patient condition and seek expert assistance when required.
Desirable
Ability to train other staff of all levels and act as mentor. Ability to liaise with other staff both in Primary and Secondary care. Able to manage resources within budgetary limits and service requirements. Presentation Skills. Able to use evidence based practice to ensure quality standards. Negotiation skills Leadership skills
Qualifications Essential
BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science: Cardiac Physiology or MSc Clinical Science (Cardiac Science) or equivalent, with acceptance onto AHCS / HCPC professional register. British Heart Rhythm Society Certification (BHRS), Heart Rhythm UK (HRUK) Certification or International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE) Allied Professionals Certified Cardiac Device Specialist Exam. Must maintain membership and certification / accreditation with BHRS / IBHRE or equivalent society. Immediate Life Support certificate, or be willing to undertake this within 6 months of employment
Desirable
Teaching / mentoring qualification.
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. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address University Hospital Of North Durham
North Road
DURHAM
DH1 5TW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)