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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.
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.
Responsibilities
* 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.
* Assist during ILR procedures.
* 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.
About the Trust
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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Gill Taberner
Job title: Manager for physiology in Cardio, Resp, CDC/Spokes
Email: gill.taberner@nca.nhs.uk
Telephone: 0161 206 4774
Gill Woods, Lead Cardiac Devices
0161 206 4726
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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