Cardiac Physiologist Harrogate

Meeveem Limited; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Fast track physiotherapy for employees

Staff benefits and wellbeing

Job summary

Meeveem Limited is seeking a newly graduated cardiac Physiologist to join a multidisciplinary team delivering invasive and non-invasive cardiac investigations and a respiratory service including sleep studies and lung function testing. You will work under national and local protocols to provide efficient, high-quality patient care.

The role spans echocardiography, pacemaker/respiratory diagnostics and ambulatory monitoring with emphasis on accurate reporting and device management.

Qualifications

• BSc Cardiac Physiologist or equivalent.
• RCCP or equivalent.
• Evidence of competencies outlined in the job description.
• ILS / ALS
• Demonstrate undergraduate training via log books or other methods.
• Able to perform/investigate wide range of non-invasive and invasive Cardiac investigations.

Responsibilities

• Tailor role within the team by agreement with the manager according to interests and service needs (e.g., echocardiography, pacemakers and/or respiratory diagnostics).
• Undertake ambulatory monitor application including ECG, BP and event recorders.
• Download and analyse recordings, produce reports and act without immediate supervision.
• Perform full lung function testing, reversibility studies, overnight oximetry and produce reports.
• Maintain, calibrate and care for respiratory equipment.
• Perform medically supervised cardiac physiology procedures including ETT, monitoring and recovery assessment.
• Gain competency in head up tilt testing, equipment management and reporting.
• Monitor and record haemodynamic measurements during cardiac catheterisation.
• Assist with implantation of cardiac devices and perform post-implant checks under supervision.

Skills

BSc Cardiac Physiologist

RCCP

ILS/ALS

Undergraduate training via log books

Non-invasive & invasive cardiac tests

Education

BSc Cardiac Physiologist or equivalent

Tools

Ambulatory monitor equipment

ECG recording & analysis

Job description

Job summary

This is a post suitable for a newly graduated cardiac Physiologist. The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team to provide a wide range of invasive and non-invasive cardiac investigations. The department also provides a respiratory service performing overnight oximetry, 5-channel sleep studies, spirometry, FENO testing and full lung function testing. We aim to provide an effective and efficient service. You will work to both national and local protocols and guidelines.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder can tailor their role within the team by agreement with the manager according to their own interests and balanced with the needs of the service. i.e, echocardiography, pacemakers and/or respiratory diagnostics.
• Undertake ambulatory monitor application including ECG, BP and event recorders. Ensuring device is appropriately applied and optimal recording gained.
• Download and analyse recordings, make comprehensive reports and take appropriate action without immediate supervision.
• Perform full lung function testing, reversibility studies, overnight oximetry and produce appropriate and technically accurate reports.
• Ensure maintenance, calibration, and general care of respiratory equipment.
• Perform medically supervised and cardiac physiologist led ETT, monitoring and assessing recovery. Perform same within Nuclear imaging and exercise.
• Become competent in head up tilt testing, managing equipment and reporting findings.
• Monitor and record hemodynamic measurements during cardiac catheterisation.
• Assist with the implantation of a range of cardiac devices. Perform post implant checks and optimal programming for the specific individual under the supervision of the lead cardiac physiologist

About us

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

• An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
• Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions, please contact [e-mail]

Person Specification

Essential

• BSc Cardiac Physiologist or equivenlent
• RCCP or equivalent
• Evidence of competencies outlined in the job description.
• ILS / ALS
• Demonstrate undergraduate training via log books or other methods. Able to perform investigation and tasks outlined in the job description.
• Able to perform/ assist wide range of non-invasive and invasive Cardiac investigations

Desirable

• BHRS/BSE Accreditation
• Independent cardiac devices implantation
• Knowledge and experience of ICD and CRT implantation and follow up
• Perform and report transthoracic echocardiography.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.