Healthcare Science Practitioner

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Worthing; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Cardiac Investigations team at a leading NHS Trust as a Healthcare Science Practitioner (Cardiology). This role offers training in Cardiac Physiology, involvement in a variety of cardiac investigations, and emphasis on personal development and patient care. As part of a supportive team, you will help shape the future of cardiac healthcare while contributing to an inclusive workplace that values diversity.

Benefits

Extensive Wellbeing Programme

Buddy support for new members

Access to Staff Networks

Qualifications

• Working towards becoming an independent Cardiac Physiologist/Healthcare Science Practitioner.
• Training and assisting in device implant procedures.
• Being conversant with Cardiac Arrest protocol.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering high quality Cardiac Investigations service.
• Organise and manage own workload.
• Supervise and train other staff and professionals.

Skills

Cardiac Physiology

Echocardiography

Device Interrogation

Supervision and Training

Organisation and Management

Education

Degree in a related field

Job description

We are offering an exciting opportunity to join our friendly Cardiac Investigations team at Worthing Hospital as a Healthcare Science Practitioner (Cardiology), pending successful completion of Degree. We are looking for enthusiastic, highly motivated applicants wanting to further their training and experience in all areas of Cardiac Physiology with a view for progression and helping to shape our workforce for the future.

To assist in delivery of a high quality Cardiac Investigations service to inpatients and outpatients of University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust – Worthing Hospital.

To include:-

• Working towards becoming an independent Cardiac Physiologist/Healthcare Science Practitioner within a wide range of investigations including echocardiography, pacemaker, ICD and complex device interrogation and follow-up with supervision; training and assisting in PPM/ICD/CRT device implant procedures; assisting in all invasive investigations in the Cardiac Catheter Lab and assisting in providing comprehensive reports; Working towards leading in Exercise Tolerance Testing as well as undertaking Holter analysis and reporting
• Organising and managing own workload
• Being conversant with Cardiac Arrest protocol
• Assisting in the supervision and training of other staff and healthcare professionals where required
• Providing a role model for the Trust's values, Patient First approach, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and inclusive leadership
  
  

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Candidate information pack - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Elka Wilcock Job title: Head of Cardiac Investigations Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07979701625

Available Mon-Fri 9-5