Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (4 day working week 8AM-6PM)
Job ref: 236-BCO-P451-24-B
Employer: Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Fairfield General Hospital
Town: Bury
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 21/04/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Band 7
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist to join our Team. The Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist will be working in our Cardiac Rhythm Management Team across the NCA. Providing specialised technical expertise in our complex Cardiac Rhythm Management device service (brady, tachy & CRT device implant and follow up). Implementing and adhering to National and internationally recognised guidance for CRM devices. Be a dynamic active member of the cardiac rhythm management team supporting the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate service working closely with patients, multi-disciplinary teams and consultants. Support the training of junior staff and audit activity on a daily basis. To work in line with BHRS guidelines for device follow up and implant service. Open to flexible working requests and part time.
Main duties of the job
1. Independently acquiring and reporting results for a range of highly specialised procedures highlighting any urgencies or concerns to ensure appropriate escalation.
2. Duties will include greeting the patient, confirming identification, performing and producing factual reports to a high standard.
3. Support the training and development of colleagues including cardiac physiology students in addition to various professionals that require supportive training as part of their extended roles.
4. Maintain accurate written records.
5. Responsible for the general cleaning of equipment, as per infection prevention policy. Maintenance of stock and the repair of equipment.
6. Assist in implementing local strategies in line with targets and the requirements of the directorate.
7. Assist in monitoring and maintaining quality of service and participate in clinical audits.
8. Ensure that individual practice is up to date including mandatory and professional training.
9. Adhere to BHRS & Professional Guidelines along with local policies & procedures.
10. Supporting the on-call service for PCI and Cardiac rhythm management.
Working for our organisation
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Person specification
Essential criteria
1. Clinical physiology degree
2. IBHRE or BHRS accreditation
3. RCCP registration
Desirable criteria
1. Experience in invasive cardiology PCI and Pacing Brady and CRT
2. Fully competent in working in follow up clinics
Interview process
Essential criteria
1. Home Monitoring
Desirable criteria
1. Link implant and follow up
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies and will not be liable for fees for candidates submitted speculatively.
We understand the importance of balancing work and home life. We are committed to supporting flexible working for our people wherever possible and all our colleagues are given the opportunity to discuss potential for flexible working. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) serves a diverse population, and each Care Organisation works hard to ensure all services are accessible and fair.
We respect the value of difference. So, our aim is to employ a workforce representative of the communities we serve. Regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, trans status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, religion or belief, all are welcome.
We also warmly welcome interest from serving and ex-personnel, and their relatives. Please identify that you are a member of the armed forces community on your application form to be entitled to a guaranteed interview (subject to essential criteria being met). As a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteed interviews are also available to disabled applicants when essential role requirements have been met.
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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