Band 6
Job overview
Here at Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust we have an exciting opportunity for a full-time position in the cardiac device service. We are a joint service that offers cardiac, respiratory and sleep investigations working from Salford Royal, 5 diagnostic spokes and 1 community diagnostic hub.
The successful candidate will be working towards Heart Rhythm Society accreditation.
Our mission is to improve the health/quality of life for our patients by building an organisation that develops and invests in the individuals that work here, and this can only be achieved with the recruitment of the right people.
Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust is a leading University Hospital and is committed to developing the future workforce for Cardiac Physiologist/Healthcare Scientists.
Main duties of the job
Specialist Cardiac Physiologist is required to work without supervision as a competent practitioner performing a range of specialised investigations. Duties will include; supporting pacemaker/ILR implantation, device follow ups and a range of routine investigations. The post holder will support the Pacemaker Service Lead, assisting with the administration of the service and deputising when necessary. Teaching and supervision of junior staff will be required at this level.
* Advanced knowledge/skills in Cardiology for direct and high-quality care.
* Assist during pacemaker implantation, performing comprehensive tests and assisting doctors in the appropriate pacemaker prescription and model from stock available.
* Act as lead physiologist in pacemaker led follow up clinics using knowledge and skills to interpret results, reprogramming pacemakers as appropriate including complex devices.
* To be trained and accredited under the auspices of the Resuscitation Council (UK) and to partake in providing Immediate Life Support (ILS) cardio-pulmonary resuscitation as and when necessary.
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 care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person specification
Qualifications
* MSc or BSc in Cardiac Physiology
* Working towards HRUK
Knowledge
* PPM Implants
* ppm follow ups
* Complex device follow up
* Loop follow up - virtual and face to face
* Monitoring MRI Scans
* Physiology led loop implants
* Heart Failure optomisation clinics
Experience
* training staff
The NCA is proud to serve a diverse population and is committed to delivering inclusive, accessible care. We value individuality and aim to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Applications are welcomed from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and beliefs.
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.
Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications are received, or if an internal redeployee has been identified.
For fixed-term roles, current NHS staff will be considered for secondments, while fixed-term contracts will be offered to external (non-NHS) applicants.
The NCA does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Read more about this here .
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Name Gill Taberner Job title Manager for physiology in Cardio, Resp,CDC/Spokes Email address gill.taberner@nca.nhs.uk Telephone number 0161 206 4774 Additional information
Gill Woods, Lead Cardiac Devices
0161 206 4726
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