University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Assistant Cardiac Physiologist
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Assistant Cardiac Physiologist
Sussex Cardiac Centre - Cardiac Physiology Assistant
The Sussex Cardiac Centre is based in Brighton at the Royal Sussex County Hospital. This is a very exciting time to join the Trust as we are undergoing extensive modernisation and redevelopment. The 3Ts project is transforming the Royal Sussex County site delivering a state-of-the-art environment and services. The new Cardiac Diagnostics department is based in the Louisa Martindale Building at the centre of this project.
We are a very busy department providing a wide range of investigations and are looking to expand our team.
About the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic, hard working team player to record ECGs and other basic non invasive cardiac investigations within the cardiac departments at the Royal Sussex County and Princess Royal Hospitals. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to develop their ECG interpretation skills and expand their role within the department. There is also an opportunity to undertake further qualifications and training to enable progression to band 4 within the Cardiac Department.
Key Responsibilities
- To work as a team member within cardiac clinical physiology services and without supervision to undertake basic cardiac clinical physiology procedures e.g. recording electrocardiograms (ECGs).
- To assist the cardiac clinical physiologists in more complex cardiac physiology procedures e.g. implantable cardiac monitors, cardiac +/- respiratory exercise tolerance testing and tilt table testing.
- To undertake, after appropriate training, ECG interpretation with supervision.
- To support departmental administration as required, liaising with other professionals to ensure that patients receive in a timely manner cardiac physiology procedures as required.
- To work to the standards set by the Society for Cardiological Science and Technology (SCST) and British Cardiac Society (BCS).
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Requirements
- Articulate, with good written and spoken English.
- Good communication skills and ability to relate to people of all ages in a confident and caring manner.
- No previous experience necessary as full on-site training will be given.
Benefits
- Opportunity for career progression within the Cardiac Department.
- Extensive Wellbeing Programme for staff.
- Flexible working to support work-life balance.
About UHSussex
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.
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How to Apply
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Caroline New Jackson
- Job title: Principal Cardiac Physiologist
- Email address: caroline.new@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 01273 664643
Please contact Caroline New Jackson if there are any queries.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
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