Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Cardiac Physiologist to join the Cardiology team. A Cardiac Physiologist is required to work as a competent practitioner performing a range of Diagnostic investigations. Duties will include Ambulatory Analysis, Exercise Tolerance testing and Tilt tests.The successful candidate will perform a range of diagnostic investigations independently within the department and assist in some complex investigations. Analyse and report findings for Ambulatory Monitors and perform routine ECG's and fit ambulatory monitors on a variety of patients. Work collaboratively on a day-to-day basis with others to contribute to the smooth and efficient running of the service.
Training will be offered in Pacemaker implantation and follow up.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role include but are not limited to:
- Recording Electrocardiograms (ECGs),
- Ambulatory 24Hr BP monitoring
- Ambulatory 24 HR ECG monitor Analysis.
- Analysis of the R test Event recorders
- Assist in ETT/ HUT
- Assist Pacemaker Implant and follow ups
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
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
Registration / Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Health Care Science Cardiology
- BSC Healthcare science Degree Physiological Science
- RCCP profession registration.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Essential
- Experience of performing electrocardiograms
- Experience of performing pulmonary function tests
- Experience of setting up, applying and downloading 24 hr ambulatory BP recorders
- Experience of setting up, applying and downloading 24/48 hr ambulatory ECG recorders
- Experience of Cardiac Treadmill tests and Tilt tests
- Previous experience of working in a cardiology and/or respiratory department
- Experience of organizing workload for a small team
Desirable
- Previous cardiology experience
Person Specification
Registration / Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Health Care Science Cardiology
- BSC Healthcare science Degree Physiological Science
- RCCP profession registration.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Essential
- Experience of performing electrocardiograms
- Experience of performing pulmonary function tests
- Experience of setting up, applying and downloading 24 hr ambulatory BP recorders
- Experience of setting up, applying and downloading 24/48 hr ambulatory ECG recorders
- Experience of Cardiac Treadmill tests and Tilt tests
- Previous experience of working in a cardiology and/or respiratory department
- Experience of organizing workload for a small team
Desirable
- Previous cardiology experience
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).