Job summary
Are you looking for a
new and exciting challenge? Are you committed to delivering the best and safest
care to patients? Would you like to work in a dedicated Cardiac Centre which is
continually expanding its services? This is a great opportunity to
develop your clinical skills, progress your career and make a difference to our
patients.
We are looking for an
enambitious and dedicated individual to join our growing Non-Invasive team with
a speciality in Echocardiography.
We are part of a dedicated Cardiac Centre,
including a Cardiac Ward and state of the art Cardiac Catheter Lab with an
excellent multi-disciplinary team. Diagnostic Cardiology is a small, friendly
department and we are very proud of the quality of services we offer including;
Trans-thoracic Echo, Stress Echos, Trans-Oesophageal Echo, Specialist Valve
Clinics, Diagnostic Coronary Angiography, Pacemakers, CRT and Implantable Loop
Recorders. We provide tailored training and support for trainees across a range
of entry routes, including the Apprenticeship and STP programmes. We actively
encourage staff progression and support staff to obtain / maintain professional
accreditation for echo or pacing. Our Diagnostic Cardiology staff consists of a
mix of cardiac physiologists, cardiographers, assistant technical officers and
administrative support staff.
Main duties of the job
It is essential that the applicant holds BSc
Clinical Physiology or equivalent, and in addition holds BSE Accreditation or
equivalent. This post will involve a degree of managerial responsibilities;
therefore, experience in leadership or management roles would be desirable.
To arrange a visit to the department or for more information, please
contact Chris Pidgeon (Principal Non-Invasive Physiologist) or Anna Mills
(Principal Invasive Physiologist): email christopher.pidgeon@wsh.nhs.uk / anna.mills@wsh.nhs.uk or telephone 01284
712536.
About us
#BeKnown
at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
Were
a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to
more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for,
treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community
settings.
The
West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care
services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery
unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and childrens ward). It has 500+
beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult
and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk
Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing
temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We
do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our
values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we
work and behave as a team.
With
nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation
a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be
the best you can be.
We
promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you
can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join
us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE:
The
post holder will work as part of the Diagnostic Cardiology team to provide high
quality cardiac diagnostics, with patient care at the forefront.
As
a band 7 chief cardiac physiologist you will expected to perform complex
diagnostics independently as well as actively contributing to service
development.
The
department currently conducts 12 lead ECG, provocative ECG including MIBI and
ETTs, ambulatory monitoring, ECG holter analysis and transthoracic
echocardiography. We also provide transoesophageal echo, stress/contrast/bubble
echo, valve disease clinics and 3D echocardiography. A new Cardiac Centre has
recently opened and this includes a state-of-the-art Cardiac Catheter Laboratory,
where diagnostic angiography, pacemaker implants and loop recorder implants are
performed. Alongside this we are running a full brady pacing and loop recorder
follow up service and have recently started CRT-P implant and follow up.
The
post holder will be expected to contribute to an area of the service delivery,
as well as line-manage and train junior staff. The post holder will be expected
to take an active role in service development, contributing to education, audit
and quality control within the department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE:
The
post holder will work as part of the Diagnostic Cardiology team to provide high
quality cardiac diagnostics, with patient care at the forefront.
As
a band 7 chief cardiac physiologist you will expected to perform complex
diagnostics independently as well as actively contributing to service
development.
The
department currently conducts 12 lead ECG, provocative ECG including MIBI and
ETTs, ambulatory monitoring, ECG holter analysis and transthoracic
echocardiography. We also provide transoesophageal echo, stress/contrast/bubble
echo, valve disease clinics and 3D echocardiography. A new Cardiac Centre has
recently opened and this includes a state-of-the-art Cardiac Catheter Laboratory,
where diagnostic angiography, pacemaker implants and loop recorder implants are
performed. Alongside this we are running a full brady pacing and loop recorder
follow up service and have recently started CRT-P implant and follow up.
The
post holder will be expected to contribute to an area of the service delivery,
as well as line-manage and train junior staff. The post holder will be expected
to take an active role in service development, contributing to education, audit
and quality control within the department.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- High degree of knowledge / clinical acumen in cardiology.
- Proficient in performing and independently reporting:
- 12 lead ECG
- Provocative ECG
- Ambulatory monitor recordings
- Internal Loop recorder downloads
- Adult transthoracic echocardiography
- Competent IT skills.
Desirable
- Experience of project management
- Previous line management experience
- Current experience in advanced practice
Qualifications
Essential
- ASCST, or equivalent
- Degree in Clinical Physiology, or equivalent
- Possession of BSE Accreditation/ IBHRE or HRUK/BHRS Devices
Desirable
- Intermediate Life Support Certification.
- RCCP/HCPC registration
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Initiative.
- Evidence of good timekeeping and attendance.
- Able to work well under pressures.
- Assertive yet approachable.
- Patient, conscientious and caring.
- Flexible approach to working hours/duties
- Willingness to learn and participate in self-directed learning.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Skills in teaching/training.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Leadership skills and ability to work as part of a team.
- Good time-management skills.
- Ability to develop empathy and compassion for patients and relatives.
- Quick to grasp new concepts.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Desirable
- Engagement in national or regional educational programmes.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- High degree of knowledge / clinical acumen in cardiology.
- Proficient in performing and independently reporting:
- 12 lead ECG
- Provocative ECG
- Ambulatory monitor recordings
- Internal Loop recorder downloads
- Adult transthoracic echocardiography
- Competent IT skills.
Desirable
- Experience of project management
- Previous line management experience
- Current experience in advanced practice
Qualifications
Essential
- ASCST, or equivalent
- Degree in Clinical Physiology, or equivalent
- Possession of BSE Accreditation/ IBHRE or HRUK/BHRS Devices
Desirable
- Intermediate Life Support Certification.
- RCCP/HCPC registration
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Initiative.
- Evidence of good timekeeping and attendance.
- Able to work well under pressures.
- Assertive yet approachable.
- Patient, conscientious and caring.
- Flexible approach to working hours/duties
- Willingness to learn and participate in self-directed learning.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Skills in teaching/training.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Leadership skills and ability to work as part of a team.
- Good time-management skills.
- Ability to develop empathy and compassion for patients and relatives.
- Quick to grasp new concepts.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Desirable
- Engagement in national or regional educational programmes.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Address
West Suffolk Hospitals Nhs Trust
Hardwick Lane
Bury St. Edmunds
Suffolk
IP332QZ
Employer's website
https://www.wsh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
