Cardiac Practitioner / Scientist

NHS; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Maidstone seeks a Band 6 Cardiac Scientist to join an expanding team. The successful individual will work on both invasive and non-invasive diagnostic procedures, drive professional growth, and engage in cutting-edge cardiology practices. Candidates should have a BSc or MSc in Healthcare Science (Cardiac) and relevant competencies. The package includes a competitive salary of £38,682 to £46,580 per annum, flexible working options, and a robust benefits plan.

Benefits

At least 27 days of annual leave

Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme

Blue Light card eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience as a Cardiac Physiologist post-degree qualification.
• Working or achieved professional competencies like BSE accreditation.
• Proven experience performing and reporting on cardiac investigations.

Responsibilities

• Work towards BHRS accreditation and support professional development.
• Engage in non-invasive and invasive cardiac diagnostics.

Skills

Ability to communicate well

Teaching skills

Flexibility in working hours

Education

BSc or MSc Healthcare Science (Cardiac)

ILS or equivalent

RCCP or AHCS Registration

Job description

Post includes R and R premium of 15% if registered with HCPC or AHCS and signed off as competent at band 6 level.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Cardiac Scientist at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust. We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated individual to join our busy and friendly team. The applicant should be experienced in both non-invasive diagnostics and invasive/ PCI, angio, brady implants and should be working as an independent cardiac practitioner in these areas.

The Trust offers a range of invasive and non-invasive investigations including Physiologist led exercise stress testing, tilt testing, ambulatory monitoring, device follow-up and complex invasive procedures including angiography, PCI, PPM, ICD / CRT implantation and EP. The Tunbridge Wells Hospital site holds BSE Departmental Accreditation in Transthoracic echocardiography, Stress Echo, TOE, Contrast and Bubble Studies. We run a Physiologist Led Valve Clinic at both sites and assist in the Rapid Access Heart Failure Clinic. The Maidstone site is currently in the process of applying for accreditation. We also run a physiologist lead ILR implant service.

Due to a rapidly expanding cardiology service, significant investment is planned for the service. This will provide an exciting opportunity to be involved in the cutting edge of cardiology and to help shape future cardiac services in Kent.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be given an opportunity to work towards BHRS accreditation. Continued professional and personal development is actively encouraged, and the successful candidate will be given opportunities and supported to develop their postgraduate skills.

The successful applicant should have BSc (Hons) or MSc Healthcare Science (Cardiac Science). Practitioner or scientist registration is desirable.

About us

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey.

We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.

Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.

Looking for flexible working? We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.

Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:

• At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a employer contribution of 23.7% and life assurance benefits
• Blue Light card eligibility
• And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below

Job responsibilities

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Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children). If a role involves regulated activity and requires a DBS check with a barred list check, you cannot apply if you are on the barred list.

All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc Healthcare Science (Cardiac) or equivalent
• ILS or equivalent
• RCCP or AHCS Registration
• Working or achieved professional competencies (BSE accreditation, BHRS or IBHRE)
• Experience as a Cardiac Physiologist post degree qualification.

Skills

• Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.
• Teaching skills.
• Ability to be flexible in working hours

Knowledge

• Understanding of all cardiac procedures and techniques even if not yet performing some of the more complex procedures.
• An understanding of audit procedures.

Experience

• Proven experience as a Cardiac Physiologist demonstrated by competency to perform and report accurately on all cardiac investigations undertaken. These should include angio, PCI as well as a range of non-invasive cardiac diagnostics.

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.

£38,682 to £46,580 a yearpro rata per annum, 15% R&R applied if registered with HCPC/HCPC