Job summary
- Main area
- Healthcare Science Practitioner (Cardiology)/Cardiac Physiologist
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 279-6448385-JUL24
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Worthing Hospital
- Town
- Worthing
- Salary
- £28,407 - £34,581 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Healthcare Science Practitioner
Band 5
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
We are offering an exciting opportunity to join our friendly Cardiac Investgations team at Worthing Hospital as a Healthcare Science Practitioner specialising in Cardiology, pending successful completion of Degree. We are looking for enthusiastic, highly motivated applicants wanting to further their training and experience in all areas of Cardiac Physiology with a view for progression and helping to shape our workforce for the future.
Main duties of the job
To assist in delivery of a high quality Cardiac Investigations service to inpatients and outpatients of University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust – Worthing Hospital.
To include:-
- Working towards becoming a competent Cardiac Physiologist/Healthcare Science Practitioner post qualification within a wide range of investigations including pacemaker, ICD and complex device interrogation and follow-up with supervision; training and assisting in PPM/ICD/CRT device implant procedures; assisting in all invasive investigations in the Cardiac Catheter Lab and assisting in providing comprehensive reports; Working towards leading in Exercise Tolerance Testing as well as undertaking Holter analysis and reporting
- Organising and managing own workload
- Being conversant with Cardiac Arrest protocol
- Assisting in the supervision and training of other staff and healthcare professionals where required
- Providing a role model for the Trust's values, Patient First approach, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and inclusive leadership
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To communicate information to staff both Medical and Non-Medical
- To communicate effectively with patients, to obtain their consent and cooperation, including patients with physical/learning disabilities, children or confused patients
- To communicate effectively with relatives of patients
- To promote a pleasant and efficient image during all dealings with internal and external organisations
- To develop good working relationships with other departments within the Trust
- To participate in the cardiac department meetings
- Liaise proactively with line manager and colleagues regarding any issues/areas of concern
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc Healthcare Science (Cardiology) or BSc Clinical Physiology (Cardiology)
Professional Registration
Desirable criteria
- HCPC Registration
- RCCP Registration
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good knowledge of all Cardiac Investigations
- Ability to work to a high level of accuracy
- Ability to prioritise and manage own workload
- Excellent computer skills
Communication
Essential criteria
- Good communication and telephone skills
- Ability to communicate well with colleagues within team environment
Personal Requirements
Essential criteria
- Flexible approach to working
- Evidence of values aligned to those of the Trust and Department
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Elka Wilcock
- Job title
- Head of Cardiac Investigations
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07979701625
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