Specialist Cardiac Physiologist/ Healthcare Scientist (AFCBand 6)
37.5hrs 6 months Fixed term contract
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our small,friendly team at Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust. We are seeking anenthusiastic, highly motivated and knowledgeable Cardiac Physiologist toprovide excellent care across the full range of cardiac investigations.
The Cardiac Physiology Service at Rotherham is evolving andrequires flexible and forward thinking staff. The successful applicant willhave excellent communication and organisational skills and work autonomously.
We are seeking a fully qualified Cardiac Physiologist/Healthcare Scientist with a broad range of expertise across a wide range ofcardiac investigations.
The successful candidate will perform a range of invasiveand/or non-invasive diagnostics autonomously in a wide range of clinicalsettings.
Due to the nature of invasive work, sessions may run beyondroutine working hours and you must demonstrate flexibility and commitment tocover these lists. You will be expected to assist in device follow-up clinics.
Applicants must have completed the PTP, STP or equivalentqualifications and have appropriate clinical experience. RCCP/HCPC registrationis essential.
For more details, please contact Melvina Barsby on 01709424575/ melvinabarsby@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
To undertake a wide range of invasive and non-invasive cardiac investigations independently, tailored to job role:-
* Physiologist and Doctor-Led exercise stress tests
* Physiologist-Led Tilt Table Tests
* Left and right heart cardiac catheterisation
* Routine pacemaker implantation
* Assists (second practitioner) in Cardiac Device Clinic
* Supports specialist clinics e.g. RACPC or Syncope Clinic-Open access GP ECG and 24 hour ECG monitor reporting service
* Ambulatory ECG/ BP hook up and Analysis
Documents findings/ writes accurate reports on diagnostic investigations in accordance with departmental protocols, seeking guidance from senior colleagues where appropriate.
Interprets data and physiologic variables and alerts senior colleagues or clinicians to abnormalities within an appropriate timescale to maintain patient safety.
Works proactively and conscientiously within the Cardiac Physiology team.
Day to day supervision and training of more junior physiologists & cardiographers under the guidance of the senior colleagues.
Acts as a role model.
Organises and prioritises own workload and make the best possible use of equipment and resources.
Communicates information regarding patient care with a range of medical staff across a range of service users.
Performs other relevant duties as specified by the Service Lead
About us
The RotherhamNHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving ourlocal population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act theright way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities ofRotherham
As a Trust weare on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart ofeverything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are thesecond most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as aplace to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagementoverall
But dont justtake our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations forour Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people andrecognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives ofpatients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making
All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improveour services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together.If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join uson our journey to excellence
Certificates of Sponsorship
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From the 09 April 2025 we cannot sponsor band 3 entry level roles
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specificationfor the full details about the role and the responsibilities.
Person Specification
Experience
* Experience of performing and reporting a range of routine non-invasive cardiac investigations independently
* Experience of working unsupervised in left and right heart Cardiac Catheterisation
* Evidence of up-to-date CPD within Cardiology
* Experience of more advanced cardiac procedures such as echocardiography or cardiac device implantation and follow-up
Knowledge
* Up-to-date degree level knowledge of a range of invasive and non-invasive cardiac physiology investigations
* Knowledge of left and right heart Cardiac Catheterisation
* Knowledge of professional standards in keeping with professional registration (e.g. RCCP/ HCPC/ AHCS)
* Knowledge of NHS Policies, practices and procedures including clinical governance
* Knowledge of more advanced cardiac procedures such as cardiac device implantation and follow-up/ or echocardiography (as appropriate to role)
Qualifications
* Completion of Practitioner Training Programme (PTP), Scientist Training Programme (STP) or equivalent (e.g. BSc in Clinical Physiology or HTEC MPPM with SCST Parts I and II).
* HCPC/AHCS/RCCP professional registration (or equivalent).
* Evidence of up to date resuscitation certification including manual defibrillation.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£37,338 to £44,962 a yearPro rata, per annum
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