Job Title: Cardiac Physiologist
Trust: South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Location: The James Cook University Hospital, Marton Rd, Middlesbrough TS4 3BW
Pay Rates: £24.82 - £39.71 per hour exc WTD (Temporary role for 5 months)
Why might this job interest you?
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic cardiac physiologist. The role involves rotating through invasive and non-invasive diagnostic cardiology including cardiac catheter laboratory and pacemaker/ICD implantation procedures, helping to ensure they are carried out to the highest possible standard.
What you can add:
The post holder will be required to work on a rotational basis as part of the multidisciplinary team within the cardiac catheterisation laboratory, participating in an on-call rota to ensure continuous emergency cover out of hours.
Provide expert knowledge and skills in a range of non-invasive tests e.g. ambulatory monitoring, electrocardiography (ECG), exercise tolerance tests, and tilt table tests.
Understand the importance of, and keep accurate, timely and complete records and reports consistent with Trust policies and procedures.
Provide clinical support and expertise during basic pacemaker implants and assist with the implant of complex devices including implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) and cardiac resynchronisation (CRT) devices.
Haemodynamic monitoring and technical support during diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterisation procedures including coronary angiography, coronary angioplasty/stenting, rotablation, intravascular ultrasound (IVUS), pressure wires, transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) and use of intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), shockwave, optical coherence tomography (OCT).
What you’ll need:
BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology or BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science in Cardiac Physiology or equivalent. RCCP / AHCS Registration (or to attain upon qualification).
Ability to perform a broad range of non-invasive cardiac investigations.
Competence in assisting during angiography and pacemaker implant procedures.
Ability to recognise life-threatening conditions and respond appropriately.
Ability to undertake complex eye-hand coordination tasks and dexterity and coordination for use of diagnostic equipment.
IT proficiency.
Able to interpret specialist cardiac investigations and compile an accurate report.
Experience of PCI / complex interventional procedures e.g. TAVI, IVUS, IABP, complex devices.
To be within 30 minutes of the hospital whilst on call.
The benefits we can offer you in return:
Putting People in Places to Care
– be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
Weekly pay
to give you access to your wages more quickly.
Blue Light Card – NHS Discount Provider
First choice of shifts/placements
at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
Our team is always happy to help -
access our support line any time.
Working options to suit your lifestyle – being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
Training and development opportunities
via the Trust and NHSP’s own academy.
Explore different wards , keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
Being part of the NHSP Community
means you’ll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.
Who are NHS Professionals?
NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.
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By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £24.82-£39.71 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 38 per week
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Education:
Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:
Cardiac Investigation: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 06/03/2025
Reference ID: 79164
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