Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for anyone interested in a career as a Cardiac Physiologist. You will need to demonstrate technical proficiency in a wide range of routine and specialist techniques including interpretation of results and provision of factual/clinical reports. Responsible for own clinical practice during all cardiac diagnostic testing and interventional procedures, including specialist or complex procedures
With an opportunity to develop your skills and eventually participate in highly specialist techniques such as implantation and follow-up of ICDs and biventricular devices. We offer robust management supervision, regular team meetings and clinical support from across the team.
Work actively with the other members of the team to provide a high quality service to meet all service needs. Support all cardiac physiologists working in all areas providing assistance and troubleshooting as required. Participate in department meetings, training programmes and other developmental sessions.
Participate in quality assurance, audit and research/development activities.
Comply with all relevant local and Trust wide policies and procedures
Main duties of the job
As a Cardiac Physiologist, you will be expected to work across all sites within the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, gaining comprehensive exposure to the full range of cardiology services we provide. Our department offers a variety of both invasive and non-invasive cardiac investigations, including:
12 Lead ECG (adults and paediatrics)
Physiologist-led exercise stress testing
Tilt testing
Ambulatory monitoring
Cardiac device follow-up
Complex invasive procedures such as angiography, PCI, PPM, ICD/CRT implantation
Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE)
Transoesophageal echocardiography (TOE)
Contrast and bubble studies
Stress echocardiography
Please refer to the job description for a full overview
About us
The Northern Care Alliance (NCA) is one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. Launched in April 2017, the NCA serves over one million people across Greater Manchester and employs over 19,000 healthcare professionals across Bury, Rochdale, Salford and Oldham. The sheer size, scale and potential of our combined service is huge. At the NCA, we can offer groupwide, flexible multi-site opportunities, as part of our connected, integrated and engaged team. We believe in saving and improving lives and are passionate about driving forward significant improvements to the provision of safe, high-quality integrated health and social care to our local community. If you share our vision, take your place with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Healthcare Science degree
- holter analysis and holter fitting experience
- 12 Lead ECG experience
Desirable
- Pacemaker follow up /implant exposure
- 12 lead ECG formal accreditation (SCST)
- Catheter lab experience
Application form and interview
Essential
- Good knowledge of Cardiac Physiologist role
- Demonstrated a positive attitude towards working under pressure
Desirable
- Demonstrated good clinical knowledge of Cardiology or has undertaken additional in-house or professional ECG course
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Healthcare Science degree
- holter analysis and holter fitting experience
- 12 Lead ECG experience
Desirable
- Pacemaker follow up /implant exposure
- 12 lead ECG formal accreditation (SCST)
- Catheter lab experience
Application form and interview
Essential
- Good knowledge of Cardiac Physiologist role
- Demonstrated a positive attitude towards working under pressure
Desirable
- Demonstrated good clinical knowledge of Cardiology or has undertaken additional in-house or professional ECG course
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).