Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated graduate to join our friendly Cardiovascular team as a Clinical Physiologist.
Our service delivers a wide range of invasive and non-invasive cardiac investigations. The successful candidate will receive comprehensive training in non-invasive cardiology, with a strong emphasis on Echocardiography, alongside exposure to invasive cardiology. As part of this role, the post holder will be supported to successfully complete a fully funded Master's degree and achieve the British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) professional qualification.
The department operates Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 6:00pm, and you will work towards becoming an independent practitioner within a supportive multidisciplinary team, contributing to a comprehensive range of cardiac diagnostic procedures.
This specialised cardiac role offers a strong foundation of clinical skills, with excellent opportunities for ongoing professional development and exposure to a wide range of investigative procedures, supporting both personal and career progression.
Main duties of the job
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.
About us
We are an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust working alongside health and social care colleagues across the county to provide acute and community healthcare services to more than 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood, and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire.
We put the patient at the heart of everything that we do and it is our aim to make sure that every patient is treated as we would want a member of our own family to be treated. At the same time, we expect our staff to be caring, kind and courteous to each other and to look out for each other. We believe that we are truly a clinically-led organisation.
We are proud that our Trust colleagues have voted us the best acute Trust to work for in the East Midlands for seven years running in the National NHS Staff Survey, while the Care Quality Commission has rated our Trust as 'outstanding' for care and our King's Mill Hospital as the only 'outstanding' NHS-run hospital in the East Midlands.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.
Not all of our roles are eligible for sponsorship to find out which roles are eligible for sponsorship please refer to the shortage occupation list found here:
Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs - GOV.UK
Home Office guidance has changed as of the 9th April, anyone that requires switching visa type may not be eligible for sponsorship even if the role is on the shortage occupation list.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.
Not all of our roles are eligible for sponsorship to find out which roles are eligible for sponsorship please refer to the shortage occupation list found here:
Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs - GOV.UK
Home Office guidance has changed as of the 9th April, anyone that requires switching visa type may not be eligible for sponsorship even if the role is on the shortage occupation list.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSC in Clinical Physiology (2003 onwards) or equivalent (up to 2002) for State Registration in Cardiology, Respiratory or Vascular
- State Registration with RCCP
- ILS/Defib certificate
- Teaching certificate (C&G7303/ABC or equivalent)
- Professional Exams or Completed Competency Framework
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Cardiology/Respiratory or Vascular procedures gained over 18 months either post graduate (up to 2002)/State registered practice (2003 onwards)
- Experience in training support staff & trainee Clinical Physiologists
- Rotation through all areas of Specialism
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialised knowledge and experience across a range of Cardiology/Respiratory or Vascular procedures gained with a minimum of 18 months either post graduate (up to 2002)/State registered practice (2003 onwards) plus Professional post-graduate exams or Completed Competency Framework in a specific specialised area
- Practical experience in Cardiology/Respiratory or Vascular at an independent practice level including investigation, interpretation, reporting and recommending alternative investigations. To be able to identify when emergency medical intervention is required and take appropriate action
- Evidence of professional awareness, CPD, and up-to-date knowledge through structured study, reflective practice and peer review. This includes epidemiology, pathology, diagnostic strategies, interpretation of investigations, management strategies and outcomes, contributing to clinical pathways
- Ability to work as an autonomous Practitioner holding their own caseload
- Good communication verbal and written skills
- Good organisational skills with an ability to demonstrate initiative, motivation and independent thinking
- Good interpersonal skills with an ability to manage self effectively
- IT skills
Further Training
Essential
- CPD
- Training in NHS procedures, protocols and policies
- Training in NHS procedures, protocols and policies
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- 37.5 hours per week
- Annual attendance at Trust Fire Lecture
- Annual update on Manual Handling
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSC in Clinical Physiology (2003 onwards) or equivalent (up to 2002) for State Registration in Cardiology, Respiratory or Vascular
- State Registration with RCCP
- ILS/Defib certificate
- Teaching certificate (C&G7303/ABC or equivalent)
- Professional Exams or Completed Competency Framework
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Cardiology/Respiratory or Vascular procedures gained over 18 months either post graduate (up to 2002)/State registered practice (2003 onwards)
- Experience in training support staff & trainee Clinical Physiologists
- Rotation through all areas of Specialism
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialised knowledge and experience across a range of Cardiology/Respiratory or Vascular procedures gained with a minimum of 18 months either post graduate (up to 2002)/State registered practice (2003 onwards) plus Professional post-graduate exams or Completed Competency Framework in a specific specialised area
- Practical experience in Cardiology/Respiratory or Vascular at an independent practice level including investigation, interpretation, reporting and recommending alternative investigations. To be able to identify when emergency medical intervention is required and take appropriate action
- Evidence of professional awareness, CPD, and up-to-date knowledge through structured study, reflective practice and peer review. This includes epidemiology, pathology, diagnostic strategies, interpretation of investigations, management strategies and outcomes, contributing to clinical pathways
- Ability to work as an autonomous Practitioner holding their own caseload
- Good communication verbal and written skills
- Good organisational skills with an ability to demonstrate initiative, motivation and independent thinking
- Good interpersonal skills with an ability to manage self effectively
- IT skills
Further Training
Essential
- CPD
- Training in NHS procedures, protocols and policies
- Training in NHS procedures, protocols and policies
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- 37.5 hours per week
- Annual attendance at Trust Fire Lecture
- Annual update on Manual Handling
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).
