Job summary
An exciting opportunity awaits you in sunny Cornwall when you join our ever-expanding cardiac department. Cardiology services at The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust are consistently rated 5* by patients due to our strong duty of care.
The cardiac department and the services that it offers continues to expand and we are looking for new team members to be part of our dynamic, busy and friendly team.
This post is suitable for newly qualified individuals as well as Physiologists who are keen to broaden their depth of knowledge and experience; we welcome all applicants and offer the most supportive environment for both personal and professional development to allow you to further develop your career. This is evidenced in the fact that the department holds the Work Placed Educator Award for Excellence and Best Work Placed Educator Award from Plymouth University.
We are seeking a candidate that shares our values and commitment to ensuring the quality of our services. We encourage open engagement in service design and delivery, and seek an individual eager to share knowledge and ideas in an open and friendly forum.
Main duties of the job
To perform a range of physiological cardiac investigations on both inpatients and outpatients across a broad age range, delivering high quality, evidence based holistic care.
To produce technical reports and analysis of investigations, working both independently and under supervision that will have a direct effect on patient care.
Preparation and monitoring of patients for complex cardiac investigations.
To promote a collaborative approach to care whilst supporting and facilitating the learning of others.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, is the main provider of acute healthcare to the majority of Cornwall's residents and many seasonal visitors. Cardiology Services offer a comprehensive range of investigations and treatments appropriate to a large DGH.
Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will be expected to understand and apply current and developing scientific techniques safely and efficiently.
Ensuring that all investigations are carried out with due regard to patient safety and well-being through achieving standards of competency and the proficient use of various equipment items.
Generation of accurate, concise and factual data and reports that directly impact on patient care and management.
Recognizing, interpreting and responding to abnormal cardiac rhythms including cardiac arrest scenarios, this to include active and direct roles in cardiac defibrillation, pacemaker support therapy and basic life support.
For full details, please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will be expected to understand and apply current and developing scientific techniques safely and efficiently.
Ensuring that all investigations are carried out with due regard to patient safety and well-being through achieving standards of competency and the proficient use of various equipment items.
Generation of accurate, concise and factual data and reports that directly impact on patient care and management.
Recognizing, interpreting and responding to abnormal cardiac rhythms including cardiac arrest scenarios, this to include active and direct roles in cardiac defibrillation, pacemaker support therapy and basic life support.
For full details, please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Healthcare Science (Cardiac) or equivalent
Desirable
- Voluntary registration with professional body ' Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS)
- Other certificated modules or formally assessed skills & knowledge competencies
- ILS or ALS certification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a range of cardiac physiology investigations
Desirable
- Previous healthcare experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Healthcare Science (Cardiac) or equivalent
Desirable
- Voluntary registration with professional body ' Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS)
- Other certificated modules or formally assessed skills & knowledge competencies
- ILS or ALS certification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a range of cardiac physiology investigations
Desirable
- Previous healthcare experience
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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