Job summary
An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, highly motivated Cardiac Physiologist with a specialist interest in CRM to join our friendly teams across St.Richard's Hospital Chichester and Worthing Hospital.
We are a forward-thinking department offering a wide range of invasive and non-invasive investigations and therapies including Transthoracic Echocardiography, Transoesophageal Echocardiography, Ambulatory Monitoring, Exercise Tolerance Testing, Pacemaker, ICD and Complex device implantation, follow up and angiography. We are striving to expand on Physiologist led services and aim to provide and assist staff in Continuing Professional Development.
This post would be an opportunity for a Physiologist with core knowledge and skills wanting to progress their career, working cross-site at both St.Richard's and Worthing Hospitals.
Main duties of the job
- Assisting in the delivery of a high-quality Cardiac Investigation Service with a predominant interest in progressing skills within the cath lab and cardiac device follow-up
- Being able to perform a wide range of investigations including Echocardiography, pacemaker, ICD and complex device interrogation and follow-up with some supervision; assisting in PPM/ICD/CRT device implant procedures; assisting in all invasive investigations in the Cardiac Catheter Lab and providing comprehensive reports; Leading in Exercise Tolerance Testing as well as undertaking Holter analysis and reporting
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate Information Pack
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria.
If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.
- To organising and managing own workload
- Interpreting results and providing reports for Physicians
- Being conversant with Cardiac Arrest protocol
- Being aware of patient condition and when to call for Physician assistance
- Being fully aware of implications of results and refer to Cardiologist when necessary
- To organising and managing own workload
- Assisting in the day-to-day running of the department
- Undertaking supervision and training of staff and healthcare professionals
- Providing a role model for the Trust's values, Patient First approach, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and inclusive leadership
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria.
If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.
- To organising and managing own workload
- Interpreting results and providing reports for Physicians
- Being conversant with Cardiac Arrest protocol
- Being aware of patient condition and when to call for Physician assistance
- Being fully aware of implications of results and refer to Cardiologist when necessary
- To organising and managing own workload
- Assisting in the day-to-day running of the department
- Undertaking supervision and training of staff and healthcare professionals
- Providing a role model for the Trust's values, Patient First approach, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and inclusive leadership
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Clinical Physiology/Healthcare Science (Cardiology)
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of a wide range of Cardiac Investigations
- Minimum of 2 years experience post qualification
- Ability to prioritise and manage own workload
- Evidence of ability to work independently and as part of a cohesive team
- Evidence of managing own continuing personal and professional development
- Evidence of ability to supervise/assist in development of students/colleagues
Professional Registration
Desirable
- Registration with HCPC or RCCP
communication
Essential
- Evidence of excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Clinical Physiology/Healthcare Science (Cardiology)
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of a wide range of Cardiac Investigations
- Minimum of 2 years experience post qualification
- Ability to prioritise and manage own workload
- Evidence of ability to work independently and as part of a cohesive team
- Evidence of managing own continuing personal and professional development
- Evidence of ability to supervise/assist in development of students/colleagues
Professional Registration
Desirable
- Registration with HCPC or RCCP
communication
Essential
- Evidence of excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
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).
