Job summary
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated individual for the role of Specialist Cardiac Physiologist, who shares our vision to provide consistent outstanding care and exemplary service to out patients.
We are looking for a physiologist who holds BHRS accreditation, or someone who is currently working towards this. We would also consider applications from non accredited candidates, who meet the desirable criteria on the person specification, with the expectation that they would achieve accreditation within a set time frame, which will be decided following initial assessment during probationary period.
The starting band for this would be Band 6, with a Band 7 run through once the qualification and certain competencies are reached.
Our Cardiac Physiology Team is committed to deliver high quality diagnostic testing with the utmost patient care. We are a close knit team consisting of Highly Specialist accredited Physiologists, Specialist Physiologists, Associate Practitioners and Assistant Healthcare Scientists, along with a dedicated team of administrative staff.
You will play a crucial role in supporting the development of our team as well as enhancing our services. Opportunities to mentor and support colleagues whilst ensuring our services evolve to meet the highest standard of care.
The hospital has a growing number of cardiologists, with whom we have an excellent working relationship, making this an exciting opportunity to join an expanding team.
Main duties of the job
The key responsibilities of the role include:
- Overseeing the busy outpatient pacing clinics, including face to face and remote follow up for pacemakers, complex devices and loop recorders.
- Supporting the implantation for devices
- Follow up of all types of implantable cardiac devices in emergency and routine inpatient settings - ICD/CRT +/- D/ICMS
- Perform and report specialised diagnostic cardiac physiological testing on patients to aid clinic diagnosis
Our commitment to you:
We prioritise professional development, with opportunities to attend conferences and courses, as well as regular in-house training
You will be part of a supportive environment where your contributions will directly influence the quality of care we provide
About us
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person Specification
Experience - Band 6
Essential
- Practical experience and familiarity with the range basic and advanced Cardio-Respiratory investigations
- Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information to consultant physicians
Qualifications - Band 6
Essential
- BTEC HNC/D in MPPM / BSc Hons Clinical Physiology (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Professional qualification - e.g BSE/BHRS
Skills & Abilities - Band 6
Essential
- Able to communicate complex information effectively, clearly, and accurately in plain simple language, both verbally and in writing
- Able to communicate effectively where language barriers exist.
- Can deal with distressing and emotional situations with empathy, sensitivity and diplomacy.
- Organised, prioritise own workload and take responsibility for delivering results within agreed timescales with changing priorities, pressures and with frequent interruptions.
Experience - Band 7
Essential
- Appropriate post qualification experience and familiarity with the range of basic and advanced Cardiac and Respiratory investigations.
Desirable
Skills & Abilities - Band 7
Essential
- Ability to perform a wide range of cardiac and respiratory procedures and/or to have the highest level of specialist skills and knowledge within the relevant field.
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience - Band 6
Essential
- Practical experience and familiarity with the range basic and advanced Cardio-Respiratory investigations
- Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information to consultant physicians
Qualifications - Band 6
Essential
- BTEC HNC/D in MPPM / BSc Hons Clinical Physiology (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Professional qualification - e.g BSE/BHRS
Skills & Abilities - Band 6
Essential
- Able to communicate complex information effectively, clearly, and accurately in plain simple language, both verbally and in writing
- Able to communicate effectively where language barriers exist.
- Can deal with distressing and emotional situations with empathy, sensitivity and diplomacy.
- Organised, prioritise own workload and take responsibility for delivering results within agreed timescales with changing priorities, pressures and with frequent interruptions.
Experience - Band 7
Essential
- Appropriate post qualification experience and familiarity with the range of basic and advanced Cardiac and Respiratory investigations.
Desirable
Skills & Abilities - Band 7
Essential
- Ability to perform a wide range of cardiac and respiratory procedures and/or to have the highest level of specialist skills and knowledge within the relevant field.
Desirable
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.
