Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Specialist Invasive Cardiac Physiologist, . Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
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Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Nottingham NG5 1PB, UK
Job Description
Job summary
Our Technical Cardiology team is expanding. There is an opening for a Specialist Invasive Cardiac Physiologist [Band 6]. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Cardiac Physiologist seeking to develop their career within Invasive Cardiology. The successful applicant will join our dynamic and progressive team of physiologists to provide a full range of tertiary centre cardiac procedures. This includes a full range of PCI procedures (including OCT, IVUS, rotablation, pressure wire and Shockwave), structural procedures (TAVI, PFO, MITRACLIP, LAAO, ASD and VSD closure), Electrophysiology Service (Conventional EP, 3D mapping, VT ablation, AF ablation (Cryo/ RF/ Qdot) and a full Cardiac Device implant and follow-up service (Brady, Tachy, CRT, S-ICD, Micra, formal system extraction).
Our team will support your professional development by encouraging exposure to all areas of invasive cardiology and promoting the completion of BHRS and IBHRE certifications.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as a senior member of the Invasive Cardiology Physiology Team. They will work within the Invasive Cardiology team delivering a professional service, which meets the needs of the Directorate, and the general clinical needs of the Trust. They will work independently to undertake specialised physiological tests on patients to inform clinical diagnostic and support treatment. Support will be provided to develop competencies in areas that are new or unfamiliar.
The post holder will also be required to support the training of junior members of the physiologist team and to support the senior management team in the day to day running of the department.
The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the Invasive Cardiology on-call rota on successful completion of local competencies.
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With over 20,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
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Job responsibilities
- The post holder will work as a senior member of the Invasive Cardiology Physiology Team.
- They will work within the Invasive Cardiology team delivering a professional service, which meets the needs of the Directorate, and the general clinical needs of the Trust.
- Independently undertake specialised physiological tests on patients to inform clinical diagnostic and support treatment.
- Interpret clinical data to provide factual clinical reports.
- Undertake physiological tests and procedures.
- Provide clinical supervision and training of trainee staff and other professionals.
- Undertake ongoing CPD activity.
- Participate in regular clinical audit of activity and undertake research and development activity.
- Undertake additional designated responsibilities such as ordering and stock control and to actively contribute toward the smooth running of an efficient and high quality service.
- Support junior cardiac physiologists working in all areas providing assistance and troubleshooting as required.
- Contribute to departmental development, training programmes and organisation both in short and long term.
- Contribute to the Invasive Cardiology on-call rota.
- The post holder may be expected to work across both Trust sites.
Person Specification
Essential
Training & Qualifications
- Formal four year training period in non-invasive and invasive cardiac investigations resulting in BSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent.
- ASCST Parts I and II or equivalent professional qualification.
- RCCP/AHC voluntary registration.
- An understanding of audit procedures.
- Highly self-motivated with a willingness to attend courses and conferences.
Experience
- Ideally two years' experience post BSc qualification in a specialist area.
- Developed knowledge and theoretical skills in a range of diagnostic tests.
- Must demonstrate Continued Professional Development.
Communication and Relationship skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to use personal initiative and work autonomously, but also work well as part of the MDT.
- Self-motivated, approachable and responsible.
- Ability to communicate complex information.
- Sensitive to patient's needs.
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Analytical and Judgement skills
- Ability to exercise judgement and initiative when dealing with urgent enquiries and knowing when to escalate.
- Ability to make sound decisions.
- Good data analysis skills.
Desirable
- AHCS accreditation.
- ASCST Parts I & II or equivalent.
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.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
Additional information
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.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
Employer details
Employer name
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address
Linby Cardiology
Nottingham City Hospital
Nottingham
NG5 1PB
United Kingdom
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