Job summary
To perform a range of cardiac diagnostic tests as appropriate in a Regional Cardiac Centre.
You will Supervise and assist with training of support staff and trainee physiologists.
his post is a fast track post and there is a requirement for the post holder to achieve all the set KPI's within an 18-month period. On successful completion and sign off the post holder will advance to the AFC band 6 payscale
Main duties of the job
Undertakes a range of cardiac diagnostic tests, including:
- Ambulatory ECG and BP monitoring.
- Exercise Tolerance Testing (medical and physiologist supervised)
- Cardiac event/loop recordings.
- Monitoring and recording pressures, ECG and blood samples during coronary angiography/angioplasty and cardiac catheterization.
- Monitoring and recording accurate measurements during pacemaker implantation.
- Interrogate and analyse pacemaker function during follow-up clinics.
- Assists specialist physiologist with exercise tolerance testing. Documents results of the test.
- Advises medical staff of appropriate measurements during pacemaker implantation to ensure correct insertion/positioning.
- Interrogates pacemakers during follow-up clinics, assisting a specialist physiologist to make safe and appropriate changes to optimise the function of the device.
About us
HUTH is part of one of the largest acute and community Group arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) and Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) - our Group has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites, are Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH and Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLaG.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Group and our community.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology)/BSC Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or in final year of this degree program
Desirable
- A willingness to develop skills where appropriate
- Eligible to register with the RCCP
Experience
Desirable
- Post registration experience as a cardiac physiologist
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Previous assessed experience in Cardiac diagnostic testing
- Able to interpret test results and to prioritise own work
- Capable of supervising and assisting with the training of trainee physiologists
- Knowledge of national and local codes of practice/protocols
- Appreciates the need for confidentiality
- IT skills necessary for accurate documentation of tests and reports
Personal Attributes
Desirable
- Excellent communication and inter personal skills
- Good Team worker
- Able to use initiative when working alone
- Confident to manage own time and allocate duties to trainees
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology)/BSC Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or in final year of this degree program
Desirable
- A willingness to develop skills where appropriate
- Eligible to register with the RCCP
Experience
Desirable
- Post registration experience as a cardiac physiologist
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Previous assessed experience in Cardiac diagnostic testing
- Able to interpret test results and to prioritise own work
- Capable of supervising and assisting with the training of trainee physiologists
- Knowledge of national and local codes of practice/protocols
- Appreciates the need for confidentiality
- IT skills necessary for accurate documentation of tests and reports
Personal Attributes
Desirable
- Excellent communication and inter personal skills
- Good Team worker
- Able to use initiative when working alone
- Confident to manage own time and allocate duties to trainees
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).
