Band 7 Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist

The closing date is 3rd Apr 2023

Job summary

Due to service developments we are looking to expand our highly specialised workforce and are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced band 7 highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist specialising in either Echocardiograhy or Cardiac devices. We are a friendly and inclusive department and provide many development opportunities into advanced practice.

We have a very well established physiologist led ILR implant and explant, physiologist led RACPC, HUTT, Physiologist led contrast Echocardiography and are in the process of developing a physiologist led valve clinic.

The successful candidate will be joining a compliment of experienced clinical physiologists and will benefit from a supportive and happy working environment.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

Dependant on your area of expertise we would require you to be an independent and experienced practitioner in Cardiac Devices or Echocardiography.

Perform highly complex, specialised techniques within the Echocardiography Service including transoesophageal (TOE), 3D, stress echo, tissue velocity imaging, physiologist-led bubble study, and contrast and research echoes. Provide analysis, clinical interpretation and reporting on results.

OR

Perform advanced physiological testing during pacemaker, implantation and follow-up with analysis of highly complex data and diagnostic information. Independent prescription and evaluation of device therapy and programming ensuring individualised device optimisation.

Additionally, perform a broad range of clinical investigations undertaken within the Cardiac Physiology Service.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic motivated and wanting to work in a patient focussed cardiology service.

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

Job description

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description* 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc in Clinical Physiology (or equivalent) or Masters in Cardiac Science

Highly specialist knowledge of Clinical Physiology in at least one area to Masters level or equivalent (Echocardiography or Devices).

Adult TTE BSE Accreditation or IBHRE/BHRS accreditation

RCCP Registered

ILS/ALS Resuscitation certified

Desirable

Training/Assessor's qualification

RCCP / AHCS registration

ASCST/MSCST

Experience

Essential

Experience and scientific knowledge through formal study, training and practice in highly complex and specialized Cardiac investigations.

Supervisory experience.

Experience in the use of PCs and data entry.

Experience of Cardiology IT storage systems.

Desirable

Health and Safety knowledge and experience.

Research experience

Additional Criteria

Essential

Proficient at using a wide range of complex diagnostic test equipment including recognition of basic faults, calibration and quality control issues.

Able to effectively evaluate equipment and services.

Able to manage and requisition stock.

Able to manage own and others' workload within a framework of competing priorities.

Skilled in motivating and inspiring others.

Confident to train medical personnel and technical colleagues.

Confident and competent to write accurate clinical and technical reports.

Confident and competent to act appropriately in emergencies and in the event of significant clinical findings.

Capable of supervising staff, delegating and prioritising.

Confident at liaison with medical staff / technical / nursing staff and managers.

Able to deal with conflicts.

Capable of prioritisation.

Confident to liaise with other staff groups ( Consultant staff, Medical staff, Nursing staff and peer groups )

Must be able to work as a team member

Good interpersonal skills

Motivation

Flexibility & Adaptability

Maintains confidentiality

Ability to work in a challenging and busy environment to tight deadlines

To be able to relate and respond to complex and sensitive issues

Awareness and understanding of issues around confidentiality and the handling of clinical information.

Able to deal appropriately with urgent clinical issues.

Able to meet deadlines.

Familiar with the collection of statistical information and audit.

Awareness and understanding of issues facing the NHS and those impacting on Cardiac Physiology either directly or indirectly.

Flexible and reliable

Possible 7 day working

Ability to work cross site / in community diagnostic hubs

Ability to work on call (essential when required)

Desirable

Experience in staff side matters and HR issues. 

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 UK Visas and Immigration website.

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

For help with your application, contact: 

Emily Wills 

emily.wills@uhb.nhs.uk 

01214244358 

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change 

Band

Band 7 

Salary

£41659.00  to £47672.00 Yearly 

Contract

Permanent 

Working pattern

Part-Time, Flexible Working 

Reference number

304-48203DO 

Job locations

Solihull Hospital 
Lode Ln 
Solihull 
West Midlands 
B91 2JL 

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