Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Cardiac Healthcare Science Practitioner Non-Invasive
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Cardiac Physiologist / Healthcare Science Practitioner
We are looking to recruit a Cardiac Physiologist / Healthcare Science Practitioner to work as part of our Diagnostic Cardiology team. This post is an ideal opportunity for an individual who has recently qualified or is due to qualify at the end of this academic year.
The post holder will be required to cover procedures in non-invasive areas of Cardiac Physiology. The post holder will perform the following procedures within the non-invasive service; 12 Lead ECG, ambulatory ECG/BP analysis, ETT, autonomic function testing, and Tilt Table testing. Opportunities will be given to consolidate their knowledge and develop their skills and experience in invasive cardiology or echocardiography after a period of consolidation.
Applications
Applications will be considered from students in the final year of the BSc Cardiac Physiology degree. Candidates working towards the degree may be taken on as a trainee Cardiac Physiologist pay Band 5 Annexe 21 (75% of top of band 5) and on successful completion of the degree will move on to the start of a Band 5.
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Responsibilities
- Perform ECG recordings on a variety of patients in an in-patient and out-patient setting.
- Interpret 12 lead ECG recordings for any acute changes or abnormalities and take appropriate action in line with departmental protocols.
- To provide factual reports on G.P. 12 lead ECG recording referrals.
- To fit ambulatory ECG monitors.
- To fit, analyse and interpret Event recorders.
- To fit ambulatory Blood pressure recorders.
- To analyse 24 hour Holter monitor data using digital technology and a computer software programme installed on a PC.
- To perform clinical physiologist led outpatient exercise treadmill tests.
- To perform in-patient exercise treadmill tests with a doctor present.
- To perform physiologist led Tilt Tests.
About the Trust
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Sheffield, as well as specialist care for patients from further afield, including cancer, spinal cord injuries, renal and cardiothoracic services. In addition to community health services, the Trust comprises five of Yorkshire’s best known teaching hospitals.
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You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
We strive to promote a culture of continuous quality improvement and encourage our staff to innovate and adopt ‘best practice’ in order to deliver the highest standard of care to our patients.
The Diagnostic Cardiology Unit provides an extensive range of non-invasive, invasive and specialist cardiac investigation to the South Yorkshire region.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Nicola Lee
- Job title: Non-Invasive Lead
- Email address: nicolalee@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 0114 2714315
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