Job summary
Are you an enthusiastic, motivated and
qualified Cardiac Physiologist keen to join an innovative team? Are you looking to
expand into the world of paediatric
cardiology? Do you have a passion
for Electrophysiology; are you looking to expand your Electrophysiology
experience?
Would you love to be an advocate for
young people, involved in a work experience program, working as a STEM ambassador or Aspire Youth
Ambassador alongside your clinical role?
If
so, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Cardiac Physiologist to
join our friendly team in the Heart Investigation Unit (HIU) at Birmingham
Childrens Hospital. Candidates are encouraged to arrange a visit to the
department to find out more about what we can offer.
The post is ideal for someone working
within an adult unit who has an interest in paediatric cardiology or for
candidates currently working in paediatric units looking a change or career
progression. The post will involve working in a dynamic enthusiastic team working
alongside some of the leading specialists in congenital heart disease,
inherited cardiac conditions and cardiac imaging.
Since
February 2017, we were officially launched as Birmingham Women's and Children's
NHS Foundation Trust. Our vision is a world-leading team providing
world-leading care, our goal is to provide the best place to work and be cared
for, where research and innovation thrives, creating a global impact. To do
this we have 3 values: Ambitious, Brave and Compassionate.
Main duties of the job
Birmingham
Childrens Hospital is the UKs
leading specialist paediatric Centre, caring for sick children and young people up to the age of 16.
Rated as Outstanding by the CQC in February 2017, we are a world leader in
some of the most advanced treatments, complex surgical procedures and cutting-edge
research and development.
HIU
currently provides a full range of cardiac investigations for outpatients,
cardiac and non-cardiac inpatients and critical care patients. The successful candidate will take an active
role in the Heart Investigation Unit with provision of hemodynamic monitoring
during both diagnostic and interventional Cardiac Catheterisation procedures, expanding
Electrophysiology service, provision of Physiologist support in Pacemaker
implantation and follow ups. Other duties include carrying out Physiologist led
Exercise Testing, ECG, Ambulatory Holter and BP monitoring.
Applicants
must have a BSc in Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) / PTP or equivalent and
meet the requirements of RCCP/HCPC registration. As a band 7, if not already held,
you would be expected to work towards a specialist accreditation in Electrophysiology
through IBHRE / BHRS within 2 years of commencing in the post. Until then the
successful candidate will be employed as a Band 6 Senior Cardiac Physiologist. Applicants
must be willing to contribute the departments on on-call rota both evenings and
weekends.
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the
first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive
forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and
mental health care for our women, children and families.
Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment
to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading
neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in
shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist
paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas. Birmingham
Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the
busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year
offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care. Forward
Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative
community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB
offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people
aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We
believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and
encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria
for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or
sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of employment as a Senior Cardiac Physiologist in a Clinical setting.
- Experience of participating in catheter lab on-call duties
- Experience of teaching and training
Desirable
- Experience of employment in a NHS setting
- Experience of employment as a Cardiac Physiologist within a paediatric setting.
- Experience of mentoring
- Experience of supervising Physiologist-led exercise tests
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Clinical Physiology (with Cardiology specialist option) from RCCP / SCST approved educational provider; or equivalent qualification / experience as approved by RCCP / SCST
- Specialist accreditation in Electrophysiology, ie BHRS or IBHRE or equivalent
Desirable
- Registered Cardiac Physiologist with RCCP / HCPC, if un-registered must meet requirements of registration & complete registration within an agreed time frame.
- Immediate Life Support (ILS) provider.
- IT qualification to include competency in MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Access eg ECDL or equivalent
Physical and Misc. Characteristics
Essential
- Good health record
- Desire to work with Children
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Proficient in and possesses a strong underpinning knowledge of the provision of haemodynamic monitoring during diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterisation procedures, to include right & left heart catheters.
- Competent in and possesses a good underpinning knowledge of pacemaker implantation and follow-up.
- Competent in and possesses a good underpinning knowledge of Electrophysiology and Ablation procedures.
- Highly proficient in and possesses a strong underpinning knowledge of resting and ambulatory ECG and BP recording and interpretation and exercise testing.
Desirable
- Competent in and possesses a good underpinning knowledge of Cardio Pulmonary Exercise Test.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to include presentation skills. Able to convey complex and sensitive information.
- Good team player
- Good organisational and time management skills. Able to delegate. Efficient and effective.
- Capable of working with a high degree of autonomy where required.
- Shows willingness to accept accountability for decision-making.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of employment as a Senior Cardiac Physiologist in a Clinical setting.
- Experience of participating in catheter lab on-call duties
- Experience of teaching and training
Desirable
- Experience of employment in a NHS setting
- Experience of employment as a Cardiac Physiologist within a paediatric setting.
- Experience of mentoring
- Experience of supervising Physiologist-led exercise tests
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Clinical Physiology (with Cardiology specialist option) from RCCP / SCST approved educational provider; or equivalent qualification / experience as approved by RCCP / SCST
- Specialist accreditation in Electrophysiology, ie BHRS or IBHRE or equivalent
Desirable
- Registered Cardiac Physiologist with RCCP / HCPC, if un-registered must meet requirements of registration & complete registration within an agreed time frame.
- Immediate Life Support (ILS) provider.
- IT qualification to include competency in MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Access eg ECDL or equivalent
Physical and Misc. Characteristics
Essential
- Good health record
- Desire to work with Children
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Proficient in and possesses a strong underpinning knowledge of the provision of haemodynamic monitoring during diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterisation procedures, to include right & left heart catheters.
- Competent in and possesses a good underpinning knowledge of pacemaker implantation and follow-up.
- Competent in and possesses a good underpinning knowledge of Electrophysiology and Ablation procedures.
- Highly proficient in and possesses a strong underpinning knowledge of resting and ambulatory ECG and BP recording and interpretation and exercise testing.
Desirable
- Competent in and possesses a good underpinning knowledge of Cardio Pulmonary Exercise Test.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to include presentation skills. Able to convey complex and sensitive information.
- Good team player
- Good organisational and time management skills. Able to delegate. Efficient and effective.
- Capable of working with a high degree of autonomy where required.
- Shows willingness to accept accountability for decision-making.
Additional information
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Children’s Hospital
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
West Midlands
B4 6NH
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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