Job summary
The Sussex Cardiac Centre is based in Brighton at the Royal Sussex County Hospital. This is a very exciting time to join the Trust as we have undergone extensive modernisation and redevelopment. The 3Ts project has transformed the Royal Sussex County site delivering a state-of-the-art environment and services. The new Cardiac Diagnostics department is based in the Louisa Martindale Building at the centre of this project.
We are a very busy department providing a wide range of investigations and are looking to expand our team of enthusiastic and motivated physiologists.
This is an opportunity for a dynamic physiologist to join our team. Further training will be provided as necessary and development is actively encouraged. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work in their chosen speciality.
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.
Main duties of the job
The Echocardiography department provides a routine TTE outpatient and inpatient service. Specialised services include 3D, Dobutamine Stress Echo, Exercise Echo, Contrast, Bubble, Adult Congenital and Heart Failure screening. We are actively involved in Research studies involving TAVI, ASD and PFO closures. As a BSE accredited department since 2008, we have weekly review and monthly teaching meetings attended by Consultants, Registrars, Cardiac Physiologists and junior staff.
The busy multidisciplinary team within the Cardiac Catheter Labs provides complex structural intervention and PCI. There is a dedicated Electrophysiology Lab and we deliver a full range of EP/Ablation (RF & Cryo) in 2 labs. We have a fast-expanding service which includes an increase in VT ablations with an excellent success rate.
The continually expanding device service has developed to support all the latest technology as well as a rapidly growing virtual follow-up clinic. All complex devices are implanted at the centre, including CRT and ICDs. The centre benefits from a Physiologist Led ILR Implant and Explant service and has been a pioneer within this field.
Training sessions and meetings occur regularly with excellent support from the Consultant Cardiologists. All physiologists are encouraged to attend relevant course/meetings and are mentored during completion of BHRS or BSE accreditation. Continued Professional Development is important to our team and post-graduate exams are actively encouraged.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. 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 abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex
Candidate information pack - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake and teach a broad range of complex invasive and non-invasive cardiac clinical physiology procedures throughout University Hospitals Sussex NHS Trust and associated locations as required.
To work on a rotational basis as part of the multi-disciplinary team within the cardiac catheterisation laboratories, participating in an on-call rota to ensure continuous emergency cover out of hours as required.
To undertake, under supervision at first, highly complex invasive and non-invasive cardiac clinical physiology procedures.
To assist senior staff in ensuring continuous provision of research based patient care, effective and efficient management of resources and staff development and education.
To work to the standards set by the Society for Cardiological Science and Technology (SCST), British Cardiac Society (BCS) and also the Academy of Healthcare Science (AHCS)/ Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP).
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake and teach a broad range of complex invasive and non-invasive cardiac clinical physiology procedures throughout University Hospitals Sussex NHS Trust and associated locations as required.
To work on a rotational basis as part of the multi-disciplinary team within the cardiac catheterisation laboratories, participating in an on-call rota to ensure continuous emergency cover out of hours as required.
To undertake, under supervision at first, highly complex invasive and non-invasive cardiac clinical physiology procedures.
To assist senior staff in ensuring continuous provision of research based patient care, effective and efficient management of resources and staff development and education.
To work to the standards set by the Society for Cardiological Science and Technology (SCST), British Cardiac Society (BCS) and also the Academy of Healthcare Science (AHCS)/ Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology or BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology)
- Basic Life support
Desirable
Registration
Desirable
- Registered with Academy of Healthcare of Healthcare Science or voluntarily registered with the Health Professions Council to practice as a Cardiac Clinical Physiologist-RCCP
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of all Cardiac investigations including specialised procedures.
- Demonstrate the ability to perform non-invasive cardiac investigations including ECGs, exercise ECGs and Ambulatory monitoring (ECG and BP).
- Understand and interpret a range of Cardiac Investigation results and analyse clinical data with supervision.
- NHS Experience (including university placements)
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology or BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology)
- Basic Life support
Desirable
Registration
Desirable
- Registered with Academy of Healthcare of Healthcare Science or voluntarily registered with the Health Professions Council to practice as a Cardiac Clinical Physiologist-RCCP
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of all Cardiac investigations including specialised procedures.
- Demonstrate the ability to perform non-invasive cardiac investigations including ECGs, exercise ECGs and Ambulatory monitoring (ECG and BP).
- Understand and interpret a range of Cardiac Investigation results and analyse clinical data with supervision.
- NHS Experience (including university placements)
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
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).
