An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5/6 Cardiac Physiologist/Healthcare Science Practitioner within the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated individual to join our busy and friendly team. The department currently provides a wide range of investigations including Electrocardiograms, Holter ECG monitoring, Pacemaker/ICD implant and follow-up, Angiography, Electrophysiology studies and Echocardiography.
Interview Date: Wednesday 15 January 2025
37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
Previous applicants need not apply
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be given opportunities for development in both invasive and non-invasive cardiology within the department. Continued professional and personal development is actively encouraged and successful candidates will be given opportunities and supported to develop their postgraduate skills. Those entering at Band 5 level will progress to Band 6 upon reaching competencies set out in the internal training programme.
Successful applicants should have BSc (Hons) in Clinical Physiology (Cardiology)/ BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Cardiac Science) or equivalent. We will consider applicants in their final year of study who would be employed as Band 4 until they qualify. Working towards RCCP / AHCS is desirable.
Job responsibilities
Participate in the delivery of a specialist clinical service and deliver a high standard of care to all patients. Rotate through all sections of Cardiac Services department to build a body of specialist knowledge and apply this to practice. Continue theoretical and practical training via experiential learning. Contribute to the delivery of training within the department.
Person Specification
All Criteria for Band 5
Essential
BSc (Hons) in Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Cardiac Science). Interpretative knowledge of adult ECGs - (resting and exercise) including ability to interpret data and write a report of findings from ambulatory ECG recordings. Ability to provide technical and physiological expertise in both physiologist and medically led exercise tolerance testing (ETT). Ability to perform adult electrocardiographs (ECGs), set up, fit and remove a wide range of ambulatory blood pressure (BP) and ECG monitors. Resuscitation skills including defibrillation using both adhesive pads and external defibrillation paddles. Ability to set up and use haemodynamic recording and monitoring equipment in cardiac catheterisation laboratory, including IABP set up and operation. Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Desirable
Registration with the Academy of Healthcare Science (AHCS) or Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP). Immediate Life Support Resuscitation Certificate.
All Criteria for Band 6
Essential
BSc (Hons) in Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or Healthcare sciences (Cardiac Science Practitioner Training Programme (PTP)). RCCP (Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists) voluntary registration or equivalent registration i.e., HCPC or AHCS. Immediate Life Support certification. Post-qualification experience as a Cardiac Physiologist, Cardiac Healthcare Science Practitioner or a newly qualified Cardiac Scientist with evidence of continuing professional development and demonstrable competency in:
Specialist interpretation of both Adult and Paediatric Electrocardiograms (ECG). Ability to set up and use all haemodynamic recording and monitoring equipment in cardiac catheterisation laboratory. Provide expert support for junior practitioners / physiologists. Ability to perform temporary pacing checks and rapid ventricular pacing in Trans aortic valve intervention (TAVI) procedures.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Desirable
Advanced Life Support Resuscitation Certificate. Post graduate Mentorship qualification (Practice Assessor Training course (level 6), A1/CAVA, Training Assessment and Quality Assurance (TAQA) or equivalent).
Employer details
Employer name
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Freeman Hospital
317 01 Freeman Hospital
NE7 7DN
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Previous applicants need not apply
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be given opportunities for development in both invasive and non-invasive cardiology within the department. Continued professional and personal development is actively encouraged and successful candidates will be given opportunities and supported to develop their postgraduate skills. Those entering at Band 5 level will progress to Band 6 upon reaching competencies set out in the internal training programme.
Successful applicants should have BSc (Hons) in Clinical Physiology (Cardiology)/ BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Cardiac Science) or equivalent. We will consider applicants in their final year of study who would be employed as Band 4 until they qualify. Working towards RCCP / AHCS is desirable.
Job responsibilities
Participate in the delivery of a specialist clinical service and deliver a high standard of care to all patients. Rotate through all sections of Cardiac Services department to build a body of specialist knowledge and apply this to practice. Continue theoretical and practical training via experiential learning. Contribute to the delivery of training within the department.
Person Specification
All Criteria for Band 5
Essential
BSc (Hons) in Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Cardiac Science). Interpretative knowledge of adult ECGs - (resting and exercise) including ability to interpret data and write a report of findings from ambulatory ECG recordings. Ability to provide technical and physiological expertise in both physiologist and medically led exercise tolerance testing (ETT). Ability to perform adult electrocardiographs (ECGs), set up, fit and remove a wide range of ambulatory blood pressure (BP) and ECG monitors. Resuscitation skills including defibrillation using both adhesive pads and external defibrillation paddles. Ability to set up and use haemodynamic recording and monitoring equipment in cardiac catheterisation laboratory, including IABP set up and operation. Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Desirable
Registration with the Academy of Healthcare Science (AHCS) or Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP). Immediate Life Support Resuscitation Certificate.
All Criteria for Band 6
Essential
BSc (Hons) in Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or Healthcare sciences (Cardiac Science Practitioner Training Programme (PTP)). RCCP (Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists) voluntary registration or equivalent registration i.e., HCPC or AHCS. Immediate Life Support certification. Post-qualification experience as a Cardiac Physiologist, Cardiac Healthcare Science Practitioner or a newly qualified Cardiac Scientist with evidence of continuing professional development and demonstrable competency in:
Specialist interpretation of both Adult and Paediatric Electrocardiograms (ECG). Ability to set up and use all haemodynamic recording and monitoring equipment in cardiac catheterisation laboratory. Provide expert support for junior practitioners / physiologists. Ability to perform temporary pacing checks and rapid ventricular pacing in Trans aortic valve intervention (TAVI) procedures.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Desirable
Advanced Life Support Resuscitation Certificate. Post graduate Mentorship qualification (Practice Assessor Training course (level 6), A1/CAVA, Training Assessment and Quality Assurance (TAQA) or equivalent).
Employer details
Employer name
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Freeman Hospital
317 01 Freeman Hospital
NE7 7DN
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
