About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Cardiac Physiologist/Scientist to progress their career in our BSE Accredited Department at Doncaster Royal Infirmary. You will be enthusiastic, professional, compassionate and competent with a willingness to contribute ideas to provide the very best patient-centred care.
Main duties of the job
The post will involve working in an established team of Cardiac Physiologists providing high quality diagnostics across the cardiac pathways. You will work primarily in transthoracic echocardiography with the opportunity to develop skills in our scientist-led services (contrast lists, oncology lists and valve clinics). There will be occasional requirement to rotate through general sections of the cardiology service including ambulatory ECG analysis.
Our department is an approved training centre for the National School of Healthcare Science and supports the training of a wide range of programmes including PTP, ETP, STP and apprentices. Continued professional and personal development is actively encouraged and the postholder will be given opportunities and supported to develop their own postgraduate skills alongside to contributing to the delivery of training within the service.
Applicants should be independent in adult echocardiography/reporting, and hold BSE accreditation.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
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Person Specification
Personal Attributes & Skills Essential
Shows clear passion for working in the Cardio-respiratory Department at DBTH Demonstrates clear commitment to the team approach; exchanging ideas and providing support to colleagues Seeks to develop an understanding of different groups and individuals and ensures equitable and appropriate treatment for all Possess and display tact and diplomacy where appropriate. Conveys written information clearly and accurately to a wide range of recipients Speaks confidently, conveying clear messages to a wide range of listeners Ability to carry out instructions accurately Ability to work as part of a team Ability to work independently and unsupervised Able to accommodate the demands of the post with flexible working as required
Qualifications/Training Essential
BSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent qualification BSE Level 2 Adult Accreditation Registration held with the AHCS or HCPC
Desirable
Relevant Masters degree or equivalent Management training
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Minimum 1 year experience after achieving BSE Accreditation - performing & reporting echocardiograms
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).
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Employer details Employer name Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Address Doncaster Royal Infirmary
Thorne Road
Doncaster
DN2 5LT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)