Cardiac Physiologist, Band 5. 37.5 hours per week

We are seeking a BSc qualified (or equivalent) Cardiac Physiologist to support our busy Cardiology service based at the Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle.. We are looking for somebody who already has some experience of working within Cardiology investigations. We welcome applications from newly or soon to be qualified physiologists.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about working in cardiology and wants to develop their skills with us.

We are a multi-disciplinary team and the post involves rotation through all areas of the department including ECG, Ambulatory Monitoring, Exercise Testing, Pacemaker Implant, Pacing follow-up, Angiography and PCI.

We have a new Cardiac Angiography Suite which opened in February 2024 and working within this new facility will form a large part of your role.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is expected to have a good level of expertise in most of the following areas of cardiological investigations: -

• 12 lead ECG on inpatients, outpatients, adult and children. These should be performed within departmental protocols, highlighting any deviation from the normal approach. Refer for the attention of an appropriate health care professional in the correct time scale.
• Ambulatory Monitoring, BP monitoring and Pulmonary Function Testing, including application and analysis. Reporting of tests, returning to the referring doctor.
• Exercise Tolerance Tests. To be the be supervisor in Physiologist led testing..
• Haemodynamic Monitoring. Setting up of equipment, ensuring calibration of the system. Monitoring of the patient both before, during and after the procedure. This will include both diagnostic and interventional cases. Support from more experience members of staff is expected during emergency cases.
• Pacing. To make measurements at implant guiding the operator as to the suitability of the position of the pacing lead. Pacing follow-up to be undertaken under supervision.
• Interpret investigations, relaying information as required to other health workers, patients and their relatives.
• Take personal responsibility for putting the person receiving care first, and to challenge poor care/practise, doing so as soon as any shortcomings are seen.

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

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Disclosure and Barring Service:

On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.

The changes mean that:

• youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
• the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.

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The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: �18 + Administration cost of �3.85 = �21.85. Deducted at �6.85 from 1st month salary and �5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.

Enhanced Check: �38 + administration cost of �3.90 = �41.90. Deducted at �11.90 from 1st month salary and �10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.

As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.

A lease car may be available for this position further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

Excellent opportunities for development

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

These schemes are subject to availability

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology) or BTEC or Higher in MPPM or equivalent.
• ILS or equivalent.

Desirable

• ALS
• Essential IT skills (EITS) or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a Cardio-Respiratory Investigations Department

Desirable

• Experience of working in both invasive and non-invasive cardiology.

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of procedures carried out in a Cardio-Respiratory Department including. ECG, ambulatory monitoring, Exercise Tolerance Testing, pacing implantation and haemodynamic monitoring.
• Good understanding of Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology

Desirable

• An understanding follow-up.

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Ability to follow policies and procedures.
• Able to work alone and as part of a team.
• IT skills.
• Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care.

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary

Newtown Road

Carlisle

CA2 2HY

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