Job summary
Employer heading
Advanced Cardiac Physiologist
band 7
Job overview
Here at Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust we have an exciting opportunity for a part time position in the cardiac device service. We are a joint service that offers cardiac, respiratory and sleep investigations working from Salford Royal, 5 diagnostic spokes and 1 community diagnostic hub.
The successful candidate will have Heart Rhythm Society accreditation for the band 7 position.
Our mission is to improve the health/quality of life for our patients by building an organisation that develops and invests in the individuals that work here and this can only be achieved with the recruitment of the right people.
Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust is a leading University Hospital and is committed to developing the future work force for Cardiac Physiologist/Healthcare Scientists.
Main duties of the job
Advanced Cardiac Physiologist is required to work without supervision as a competent practitioner performing a range of specialised investigations. Duties will include; pacemaker/ILR implantation, device follow ups and a range of routine investigations. The post holder will support the Pacemaker Service Lead, assisting with the administration of the service and deputising when necessary. Teaching and supervision of junior staff will be required at this level.
Heart Rhythm Society Accreditation for the band 7 position
- Advanced knowledge/skills in Cardiology for direct and high-quality care.
- Assist during pacemaker implantation, performing comprehensive tests and assisting doctors in the appropriate pacemaker prescription and model from stock available.
- Assist during ILR procedures.
- Act as lead physiologist in pacemaker led follow up clinics using knowledge and skills to interpret results, reprogramming pacemakers as appropriate including complex devices.
- To be trained and accredited under the auspices of the Resuscitation Council (UK) and to partake in providing Immediate Life Support (ILS) cardio-pulmonary resuscitation as and when necessary.
Working for our organisation
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trust’s Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MSc or BSc in Cardiac Physiology
- Heart Rhythm society Accreditation
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- PPM Implants
- ppm follow ups
- Complex device follow up
- Loop follow up - virtual and face to face
- Monitoring MRI Scans
Desirable criteria
- Physiology led loop implants
- Heart Failure optomisation clinics
Experience
Essential criteria
- training staff
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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
- Gill Taberner
- Job title
- Manager for physiology in Cardio, Resp,CDC/Spokes
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0161 206 4774
- Additional information
Gill Woods, Lead Cardiac Devices
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