We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for an innovative, enthusiastic and highly motivated Cardiac Physiologists to join our dynamic and friendly team at Dorset County Hospital.

Dorset Provides a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a life amid outstanding areas of natural beauty both in the countryside and along the stunning coast line.

• Participate in the delivery of a specialist clinical service and deliver a high standard of care to all patients
• Participate in the on-call rota, providing a 24 hour emergency service for cardiac catheterisation labs for adult and paediatric patients
• Rotate through sections of Cardiac Services department to build and maintain a body of specialist knowledge and apply this to practice
• Continue theoretical and practical training via experiential learning and designated advanced course attendances in order to further develop a specialist area of practice
• Contribute to the delivery of training within the department.

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

Main duties of the job

To deliver Cardiac Investigation services and to be effective members of the Cardiology Department by providing a high standard of Cardiac physiological service and patient care. It is understood that the post holders may be required to participate in a flexible working hours system.

The Post holders will undertake and report physiological investigations on adult (minimal paediatric) patients in non-invasive, Echocardiography (with supervision), invasive and CRM (Cardiac Rhythm Management).

About us

Applicants must hold BSc (Hons) in Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) / BSc Healthcare Science (Cardiac Science). We actively support continuing professional development, to candidates working towards British Society of Echocardiography Accreditation or to those working towards IBHRE/BHRS. We also encourage and support attendance at relevant training courses and at both national and regional meetings.

At Dorset County Hospital we perform Coronary Angiography and intervention, providing a primary PCI service during normal hours (not 24/7). We have two Cath labs where we implant brady and complex devices including ICDs and CRT.

There is ample opportunity to get involved in developments within the department.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful applicants will be self-motivated Cardiac Physiologists who are organised, flexible and reliable. They will assist in providing high quality, patient centred care.

They will be expected to maintain your own clinical professional development with support and encouragement from the department. Keeping up to date with emerging evidence and current guidelines.

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or recognised equivalent (HTECH MPPM)
• BLS/ILS Certificate

Desirable

• BHRS or IBHRE Accreditation
• RCCP or recognised equivalent registration

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Demonstrate experience as a Band 5 or Band 6 Cardiac Physiologist

Desirable

• Evidence of contributing towards service development and education

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Evidence of work in non-invasive diagnostic service (fitting holters and BP monitors, performing 12-lead ECGs)
• Keyboard and IT skills
• Evidence of ability to work as part of a team

Desirable

• Evidence of ability to respond quickly to changing priorities and ability to work to meet deadlines
• Evidence of ability to make decisions within defined boundaries
• Evidence of ability to work within broad procedural guidelines
• Evidence of effective communication skills both written and oral
• Evidence of ability in performing ETTs
• Evidence of ability to analyse and report ambulatory ECGs
• Evidence of ability to assist with diagnostic cardiac catheterisation and PCI including performing pressure wire studies.
• Evidence of ability to perform Pacemaker Implantation and follow-up

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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