Job summary
Do you want to be part of an enthusiastic team, recognised for the training and development of its staff in a world-renowned hospital. If so, this is a fantastic opportunity. We are looking for trained physiologists/clinical scientists who'd like to expand their existing knowledge and clinical experience in both invasive and non-invasive cardiology.
Main duties of the job
As a band 6 Physiologist at Guys and St Thomas hospital NHS foundation Trust you will be excepted to perform a large variety of procedures such as Transcatheter Aortic Valve implantation (TAVI), Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) PCI, PFO closures, Right Heart catheterisation, left atrial appendage occlusion devices, Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS), Impella. You would be expected to part of the onsite oncall PAMI service which serves are large catchment area.
Our busy Cardiac Outpatient department runs a variety of diagnostic tests alongside Consultant and Physiologist led clinics, seeing a range of pathologies including Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD), Heart Failure and Inherited Cardiac Conditions. Tests include Exercisetolerance testing, Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET), Ajmaline studies, Holter analysis, Loop recorder implant and analysis.
About us
As part of the clinical Group - Heart Lung and Critical Care we work with colleagues at the Brompton and Harefield sites to provide a cardiology services that spans the entire spectrum of cardiac disease from foetal and congenital, through structural and imaging to heart failure and transplant. We are one of the foremost education providers for cardiac science with programmes from level 2 (Apprentice) to doctoral (HSST)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for detailed information regarding the responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for detailed information regarding the responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Person Specification
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Professional Cardiac Physiology exams
- RCCP or AHCS voluntary register
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in cardiology or relevant subject
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written communication
- Excellent oral communication, able to convey complex information to colleagues, patients and peers
- Capability and capacity for further professional and personal development
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate relevant experience in both invasive and non-invasive procedures
- Ability to work as a solo practitioner in at least 2 areas of technical cardiac physiology
- Able to work effectively in a team environment
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Ability to work unsupervised
Desirable
- Experience with specialist areas of Cardiac Physiology ie- Cardiopulmonary exercise testing, Lesion evaluation using IVUS / pressure wire
Person Specification
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Professional Cardiac Physiology exams
- RCCP or AHCS voluntary register
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in cardiology or relevant subject
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written communication
- Excellent oral communication, able to convey complex information to colleagues, patients and peers
- Capability and capacity for further professional and personal development
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate relevant experience in both invasive and non-invasive procedures
- Ability to work as a solo practitioner in at least 2 areas of technical cardiac physiology
- Able to work effectively in a team environment
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Ability to work unsupervised
Desirable
- Experience with specialist areas of Cardiac Physiology ie- Cardiopulmonary exercise testing, Lesion evaluation using IVUS / pressure wire
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).
