Senior Cardiac Physiologist (Band 6) - #1713473

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Job Overview

This is an exciting time to join the team in Cardiac Investigations here at North Bristol NHS Trust. The Consultant team has recently been increased so we now offer complex device implantation and follow up to include CRT-p and CRT-d. We hold BSE Departmental Accrediation for Adult TTE, TOE and as a designated training centre. Along with Consultant appointments we have invested in the infrastructure with a replacement catheter lab commissioned in April 2023 . We have a robust replacement programme for our echo machines with four new GE machines delivered within the last 18 months and a new reporting system coming on line.

We are looking for experienced and enthusiastic cardiac physiologists to join the team for invasive and non-invasive diagnostics; a degree of rotation through all of our specialties is encouraged if appropriately trained

RCCP/AHCS/HCPC registrations are desirable.

We operate in an open and welcoming environment with full support from the 11 Consultant Cardiologists within the Trust

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting time within the field of Cardiac Physiology. This role is offering the opportunity to join the team to support the devices and catheter lab team

Working for our organisation

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialties. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

Bristol is consistently voted the best place to live in the UK, with vibrant local music, arts and gastronomic scenes, a wide range of modern and state of the art shopping, recreation and leisure facilities, a wealth of great local family days out, fantastic transport links for local, national and internal holidays, and it has a rich history. If you prefer country, village or smaller town living, NBT is also easily commutable from a range of attractive locations in North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and South Wales (e.g. Portishead, Chepstow)

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Please see detailed job description and personal specification attached to this job for full roll responsibilities.

Please kindly note that this Vacancy may close early due to a high response level received.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Degree in Healthcare Science or equivalent
• PG Certificate in Cardiac Rhythm Management
  
  

Desirable criteria

• RCCP registration
• BHRS accreditation or equivalent
  
  

Work Experience

Essential criteria

• Working within a Cardiac Healthcare setting
• Previous device implant and follow up experience
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Some experience in carrying ILR implantation and follow up
  
  

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Ability to develop proficiency in the performance of routine and complex techniques currently in use where they are training (ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures accurately)
• Ability to use, maintain and troubleshoot scientific equipment.
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Have an understanding of quality control and management assurance in a science or work-based context
• Ability to analyse and assess scientific, technical and medical literature.
  
  

Personal qualities

Essential criteria

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both writing and speaking in English language
• Good active listening skills to build rapport with the listener to encourage an open discussion.
• Good personal organisational skills
• Effective team worker, willing to adopt a role working in collaboration with others.
  
  

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The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.

At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.

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