Job summary
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, innovative band 6 Cardiac Physiologist. We invite applications from candidates interested in joining our team to deliver our vision for outstanding diagnostic services in Cardiology and Respiratory for local people. We strive to create excellent opportunities for a great work-life balance.
The role is a permanent, full-time post with opportunity to flex those hours within the working week.
Previous applicants need not re-apply
Main duties of the job
The post-holder is expected to be a self-motivated, enthusiastic individuals, using their experience and knowledge to provide a highly professional standard of care. The successful candidate will have BSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent and be expected to have a level of skill and autonomy appropriate to the Band 6 level.
You will be skilled in basic non invasive and invasive cardiac procedures. Experience in devices and or echocardiography is desirable and you will be working towards professional accreditation with the British Society of Echocardiography or the British Heart Rhythm Society. Full support to obtain these qualifications will be provided.
About us
We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future.We want to attract staff who embrace our 'Right Care' behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients - we want to make these part of our DNA.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details and a detailed job description please see the attached job description and personal specification attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details and a detailed job description please see the attached job description and personal specification attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- BHSc (hons) healthcare science or equivalent
- AHCS registered
- ILS Resuscitation certificate
Desirable
- Additional Postgraduate qualification
- SCST qualification, ARTP qualification Assessors qualification
- Have obtained or be working towards BSE / BHRS accreditation
- Assessors Qualification (SLiP, CAVA, Mentorship in practice)
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge of a wide range of cardiorespiratory procedures and techniques
- Awareness of current thinking/issues within the NHS and Diagnostic communities.
- Knowledge of clinical conditions which may be encountered in area of work.
- Demonstrates awareness of limits to knowledge base
- Awareness of responsibilities regarding health and safety.
- Knowledge and understanding of reflective practice and continuing professional development
Skills
Essential
- Competent IT skills e.g. word processing, email, databases.
- Effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills including communicating factual information to patients / carers.
- Independant in performing a range of cardiorespiratory procedures
Desirable
- Basic risk assessment skills.
Experience
Essential
- Consolidated cardiorespiratory training and up to date current trends in cardiorespiratory techniques.
- Experience of more complex cardiac investigations including echo, pacing implants and follow up.
- Experience of a range of cardiorespiratory equipment.
- Experience of working single handed or in a small team.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- BHSc (hons) healthcare science or equivalent
- AHCS registered
- ILS Resuscitation certificate
Desirable
- Additional Postgraduate qualification
- SCST qualification, ARTP qualification Assessors qualification
- Have obtained or be working towards BSE / BHRS accreditation
- Assessors Qualification (SLiP, CAVA, Mentorship in practice)
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge of a wide range of cardiorespiratory procedures and techniques
- Awareness of current thinking/issues within the NHS and Diagnostic communities.
- Knowledge of clinical conditions which may be encountered in area of work.
- Demonstrates awareness of limits to knowledge base
- Awareness of responsibilities regarding health and safety.
- Knowledge and understanding of reflective practice and continuing professional development
Skills
Essential
- Competent IT skills e.g. word processing, email, databases.
- Effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills including communicating factual information to patients / carers.
- Independant in performing a range of cardiorespiratory procedures
Desirable
- Basic risk assessment skills.
Experience
Essential
- Consolidated cardiorespiratory training and up to date current trends in cardiorespiratory techniques.
- Experience of more complex cardiac investigations including echo, pacing implants and follow up.
- Experience of a range of cardiorespiratory equipment.
- Experience of working single handed or in a small team.
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).
