Job summary
The post holder will be responsible for performing a wide range of clinical procedures, some of which are advanced, in a safe and appropriate manner having the necessary knowledge to interpret clinical data and to provide factual reports within their own patient workload. Additional training will be required to attain the necessary skills and highly specialised professional accreditation to encompass all advanced clinical procedures undertaken within the department, in line with continuous professional development. The post will involve the training and supervision of other staff and other disciplines as appropriate and will include some organisational duties, to assist the smooth daily running of the department.
On appointment Band 5 level would require sign off of competencies post qualification in order to meet the requirements of an independent band 6.
Main duties of the job
*To deliver a wide range of the technical work of the unit without direct supervision, to include Electrocardiography, Ambulatory ECG and BP monitoring & analysis, HUTT testing, Exercise ECG testing (Clinical Physiologist managed or Medically supervised), Echocardiography, (TOE & TTE, Stress Echo, 3D Echo), Cardiac Catheterisation (Diagnostic & Interventional (Pressure Wire, IVUS, Rotablation, IABP, Valvuloplasty etc), Internal Cardioversion, Myocardial Perfusion Scans, Pacemaker implant & follow--up.
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.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Job description
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*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
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Job responsibilities
*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) (E)
Desirable
- Working towards highly specialist post basic courses to Masters level or equivalent (D)
- RCCP / AHCS registration (D)
- BHRS accreditation (D)
- BSE accreditation (D)
- Professional Body Exams (ASCST) (D)
Experience
Essential
- Band 5 -- working towards competency in invasive and non-invasive cardiology diagnostic techniques (E)
- Band 6 - competent in invasive and non-invasive cardiology diagnostic techniques (E)
- ILS (E)
- Ability to work as an independent practitioner (E)
- IT skills (E)
- Band 6 - Confident to input to training of students and apprentices (E)
Desirable
- * Capable of prioritisation. (E)
- * Confident to liase with other staff groups ( Consultant staff, Medical staff, Nursing staff and peer groups ) (E)
- * Must be able to work as a team member (E)
- * Good interpersonal skills (E)
- * Motivation (E)
- * Flexibility & Adaptability (E)
- * Maintains confidentiality (E)
- * Ability to work in a challenging and busy environment to tight deadlines (E)
- * To be able to relate and respond to complex and sensitive issues (E)
- * Flexible and reliable (E)
- * Possible 7 day working (E)
- * Ability to work cross site / in community diagnostic hubs (E)
- * Band 6 -- ability to work on call (essential when required)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Clinical Physiology (or equivalent) (E)
Desirable
- Working towards highly specialist post basic courses to Masters level or equivalent (D)
- RCCP / AHCS registration (D)
- BHRS accreditation (D)
- BSE accreditation (D)
- Professional Body Exams (ASCST) (D)
Experience
Essential
- Band 5 -- working towards competency in invasive and non-invasive cardiology diagnostic techniques (E)
- Band 6 - competent in invasive and non-invasive cardiology diagnostic techniques (E)
- ILS (E)
- Ability to work as an independent practitioner (E)
- IT skills (E)
- Band 6 - Confident to input to training of students and apprentices (E)
Desirable
- * Capable of prioritisation. (E)
- * Confident to liase with other staff groups ( Consultant staff, Medical staff, Nursing staff and peer groups ) (E)
- * Must be able to work as a team member (E)
- * Good interpersonal skills (E)
- * Motivation (E)
- * Flexibility & Adaptability (E)
- * Maintains confidentiality (E)
- * Ability to work in a challenging and busy environment to tight deadlines (E)
- * To be able to relate and respond to complex and sensitive issues (E)
- * Flexible and reliable (E)
- * Possible 7 day working (E)
- * Ability to work cross site / in community diagnostic hubs (E)
- * Band 6 -- ability to work on call (essential when required)
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
