Job summary
We are looking to recruit a Cardiac Physiologist / Healthcare Science Practitioner to work as part of our Diagnostic Cardiology team. This post is an ideal opportunity for an individual who has recently qualified or is due to qualify at the end of this academic year.
The post holder will be required to cover procedures in non-invasive areas of Cardiac Physiology. The post holder will perform the following procedures within the non-invasive service; 12 Lead ECG, ambulatory ECG/BP analysis, ETT, autonomic function testing, and Tilt Table testing. Opportunities will be given to consolidate their knowledge and develop their skills and experience in invasive cardiology or echocardiography after a period of consolidation.
Applications will be considered from students in the final year of the BSc Cardiac Physiology degree. Candidates working towards the degree may be taken on as a trainee Cardiac Physiologist pay Band 5 Annexe 21 (75% of top of band 5) and on successful completion of the degree will move on to the start of a Band 5.
Main duties of the job
Perform ECG recordings on a variety of patients in an in-patient and out-patient setting.
Interpret 12 lead ECG recordings for any acute changes or abnormalities and take appropriate action in line with departmental protocols.
To provide factual reports on G.P. 12 lead ECG recording referrals.
To fit ambulatory ECG monitors.
To fit, analyse and interpret Event recorders.
To fit ambulatory Blood pressure recorders.
To analyse 24 hour Holter monitor data using digital technology and a computer software programme installed on a PC.
To perform clinical physiologist led outpatient exercise treadmill tests.
To perform in-patient exercise treadmill tests with a doctor present.
To perform physiologist led Tilt Tests.
About us
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Sheffield, as well as specialist care for patients from further afield, including cancer, spinal cord injuries, renal and cardiothoracic services. In addition to community health services, the Trust comprises five of Yorkshire's best known teaching hospitals.
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
We strive to promote a culture of continuous quality improvement and encourage our staff to innovate and adopt 'best practice' in order to deliver the highest standard of care to our patients.
The Diagnostic Cardiology Unit provides an extensive range of non-invasive, invasive and specialist cardiac investigation to the South Yorkshire region.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Achieved or due to achieve BSC Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) / Healthcare Science (Cardiology / CVRS) or equivalent.
- Registration or be eligible to register with AHCS
Desirable
- SCST Certificate in electrocardiography
Experience
Essential
- Experience working consistently as a cardiac physiologist / trainee cardiac physiologist.
Further Training
Essential
- Experience undertaking non-invasive cardiac investigations
Desirable
- SCST practical and/ or theory exams
- Experience undertaking basic invasive cardiac investigations.
Special Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Good IT skills with experience of working with Microsoft Office
- Able to work autonomously and within a team.
Desirable
- Excellent organiser
- Experience of working with NHS software systems.
Other
Essential
- Able to travel to, and work at, different sites in Sheffield
Desirable
- Flexible attitude to working hours
- Good time management skills
- Able to work under pressure
- Evidence of flexible and reliable approach to working practices and a willingness to accept additional responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Achieved or due to achieve BSC Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) / Healthcare Science (Cardiology / CVRS) or equivalent.
- Registration or be eligible to register with AHCS
Desirable
- SCST Certificate in electrocardiography
Experience
Essential
- Experience working consistently as a cardiac physiologist / trainee cardiac physiologist.
Further Training
Essential
- Experience undertaking non-invasive cardiac investigations
Desirable
- SCST practical and/ or theory exams
- Experience undertaking basic invasive cardiac investigations.
Special Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Good IT skills with experience of working with Microsoft Office
- Able to work autonomously and within a team.
Desirable
- Excellent organiser
- Experience of working with NHS software systems.
Other
Essential
- Able to travel to, and work at, different sites in Sheffield
Desirable
- Flexible attitude to working hours
- Good time management skills
- Able to work under pressure
- Evidence of flexible and reliable approach to working practices and a willingness to accept additional responsibilities.
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
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).
