We are looking to recruit an experienced Cardiac Physiologist / Healthcare Scientist to work in our Cardiac Device and/or EP service as part of our Diagnostic Cardiology team. We are looking to recruit experienced candidate with BHRS/IBHRE/EHRA accreditation in cardiac devices or electrophysiology. Interested applicants should possess BSc in Clinical Physiology, MSc Clinical Science (Cardiac, Vascular, Respiratory and Sleep Sciences) or BTEC / HNC in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurements and holds RCCP / AHCS / HCPC registration.

Working Hours/Pattern: 37.5 hours a week. Flexible over 7 days, On call commitment in addition to substantive hours.

Main duties of the job

To support the Invasive Cardiac Physiology Service at STHT by providing a high standard of work within their expert field that meets organisational, professional, and individual needs for the Diagnostic Cardiology Unit.

To undertake simple and complex cardiac device implantation and follow up in line with departmental and BHRS guidelines.

To undertake electrophysiology studies if applicable to expert field.

To participate in the 24/7 on call rota for PPCI and urgent cardiac device follow up and implant.

To undertake and support all other invasive and non-invasive investigation as required.

To provide leadership, training and education in the clinical areas, enabling staff to develop the clinical skills and competencies required delivering a high quality invasive service, responsive to changing needs.

To work alongside other senior members of the team to deliver a in-house invasive physiology training programme.

About us

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MSc Clinical Science (Cardiac, Vascular, Respiratory and Sleep Sciences) or other relevant Level 7 academic qualification or BTEC / HNC in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurements or BSc in Clinical Physiology with relevant experience and ability to demonstrate working at Masters / Academic Level 7
• BHRS/IBHRE/EHRA accreditation in CRM or EP
• Active membership of the BHRS
• Registration with RCCP, AHCS or HCPC
• SCST parts I & II (if applicable to qualification route)

Desirable

• Immediate Life Support
• Teaching or Managerial Qualification/ Experience
• Registered as a Clinical Scientist with the HCPC
• Demonstrate Continual Professional Development

Experience

Essential

• Experience performing simple and complex cardiac device follow up to a high standard and according to BHRS guidelines
• Experience in providing specialised, unsupervised diagnostic reports to an appropriate level and highlight and urgent findings
• High volume of training and support to junior members of staff, Specialist Registrars or other medical professionals is expected
• Experience of providing a wide range of invasive and non-invasive investigations
• Experience in leadership supervision and assessment

Desirable

• Experience delivering research, audit or service improvement projects
• Experience performing cardiac electrophysiology studies
• Experience in physiologist led implant and / or extraction of ILR's

Special Skills/Aptitudes

Essential

• Ability to communicate well with patients and colleagues
• Excellent ability to prioritise own workload
• Positive approach to work
• Show initiative and be responsive to service needs
• Excellent organisational skills
• Highly motivated to provide a quality service
• Ability to work independently and as a team player
• Good interpersonal, written and verbal skills
• Ability to self-educate and continuously improve
• Excellent IT skills, computer literacy to a high level
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Must be reliable and have a flexible approach to meet service demands
• Maintain infection control standards within the department

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals

Herries Road

Sheffield

S5 7AU

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