Senior Cardiac Physiologist

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Full time
Location: Truro
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Are you seeking your next exciting career opportunity? Are you looking for a department that will value you as an individual and support your career development? We are looking for team members who share our outlook and passion for delivering an exceptional quality cardiac investigation service.

Due to ongoing expansion and development in the cardiac department and the services that it offers, we are looking for new team members. We currently provide a wide range of cardiac diagnostics for both inpatient and outpatient services for residents of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. With the addition of new team members we will be striving to develop our range of Physiologist Led services.

This role is full time: 37.5 hours per week + on call commitment.

Main duties of the job

The Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, is the main provider of acute healthcare to the majority of Cornwall's residents and many seasonal visitors. Cardiology Services offer a comprehensive range of investigations and treatments appropriate to a large DGH.

We are seeking a candidate that shares our values and commitment to ensuring the quality of our services. We encourage open engagement in service design and delivery, and seek an individual eager to share knowledge and ideas in an open and friendly forum.

You will be part of a team delivering a wide range of non-invasive and invasive specialist procedures including interventional procedures and device implants and follow-ups. Participation on the on call rota is an essential part of this role.

Non-invasive investigations include exercise tolerance testing, HUTT and a range of holter services.

About us

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential BSc Clinical Physiology or HTEC MPPM ( Medical Physics & Physiological Measurement) or equivalent. ILS or ALS certification.

Desirable Specialist accredited qualifications (e.g. BSE accreditation, HRUK Pacing Exam) Other accredited modules or formally assessed skills & knowledge competencies. Professional registration on the Academy of Healthcare Science (AHCS/RCCP/BSE).

Specialist Skills

Essential Cath Lab Experience Pacing Experience Non-invasive experience (ETT, HUTT, Holter)

Desirable Echo Experience

Experience

Essential Substantial experience in cardiac physiology with knowledge of range of cardiac diagnostic procedures. (this may include contributory vocational trainee time)

Desirable Ability to take responsibility for administrative duties and able to show previous organizational skills and use of initiative

Employer details

Employer name Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Truro TR1 3LJ

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