Specialist Healthcare Science Practitioner/ Clinical Scientist

CDDFT Charity; Darlington; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in the UK is seeking a Specialist Healthcare Science Practitioner/Clinical Scientist to join their cardiology team. The role involves performing invasive cardiac diagnostics and offering support in a fast-paced environment, with ample opportunities for professional development and training.

Qualifications

• Registered on the AHCS / HCPC register.
• Immediate Life Support certificate or willingness to get within 6 months.
• Experience in Invasive Cardiac Diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Produce evidence-based clinical reports.
• Manage cardiac rhythm/device procedures.
• Train healthcare professionals and supervise staff.

Skills

Organizational skills

Good communication skills

Ability to perform cardiology procedures

Ability to analyze complex information

Education

BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science: Cardiac Physiology

MSc Clinical Science (Cardiac Science) or equivalent

Job description

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Healthcare Science Practitioner/ Clinical Scientist

The closing date is 02 July 2025

We are seeking an enthusiastic andhighly motivated Specialist Healthcare Science Practitioner / SpecialistCardiac Physiologist / Clinical Scientist to work as part of our friendly teamproviding a Cardiology and Respiratory diagnostics service. The principal hospitals within County Durhamand Darlington NHS Foundation Trust are The University Hospital of NorthDurham, Darlington Memorial Hospital, Bishop Auckland Hospital and Shotley BridgeHospital. The Cardiology &Respiratory Investigations Units comprise a team of approximately 40 staff whoprovide a broad range of invasive and non-invasive procedures includingechocardiography, stress echocardiography, trans-oesophageal echocardiography,diagnostic angiography, pacing implant / follow-up, complex device follow up,tilt testing and nerve conduction studies. The hospital base for this post is DarlingtonMemorial Hospital. We are actively developing services and encourage personaldevelopment / extension of roles. We are committed to providing learning anddevelopment opportunities. We actively encourage and support all appropriateprofessional development.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work as part of a team in thebusy Cardio-Respiratory departments.They will be a specialist in cardiac rhythm management/Devices andInvasive Cardiac Procedures, but will also perform a range of otherphysiological tests available within the department. They will produce evidencebased clinical reports. They will provide training to other healthcareprofessionals and students and will supervise junior staff as well as deputisefor more senior staff on occasions. They will work closely with colleagues toensure that protocols and procedures meet local and national requirements forgood practice and service delivery.

About us

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You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented

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From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two yearsof experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to considersponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria andhave a current visa expiring within 3 months)

Job responsibilities

PREVIOUS UNSUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY

The candidate will be a specialist in Invasive CardiacDiagnostics, Cardiac rhythm and Cardiac Device Management, and will deriveclinical reports. They must haveexperience of working in a Cardiac Investigations department at band 5 or 6level and have achieved the minimum academic qualifications in the PersonSpecification. They must be registeredon the AHCS / HCPC register. For applicants not on one of these registers,Annex 21 will apply until the advanced professional qualification (BHRS/IBHREAllied Professionals Certified Cardiac Device Specialist Exam) is obtained

They must hold a current certificate inImmediate Life Support, or be willing to undertake this within 6 months ofemployment.

Person Specification

Special Requirements

• Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science: Cardiac Physiology or MSc Clinical Science (Cardiac Science) or equivalent, with acceptance onto AHCS / RCCP / HCPC professional register.
• For staff who are not yet eligible to register, Annex 21 will apply.
• Have or working towards BHRS Certification/HRUK Certification/ IBHRE Allied Professionals Certified Cardiac Device Specialist Exam.
• Immediate Life Support certificate, or be willing to undertake this within 6 months of employment

Special Skills & Knowledge

• Organizational skills
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Good communication skills written and verbal.
• Ability to perform a range of cardiology and/or respiratory diagnostic procedures.
• Underpinning knowledge of physiology applied to the cardiovascular system
• Knowledge of pathologies relevant to Cardio-Respiratory medicine.
• Knowledge of medication which may be administered within Cardio-Respiratory Physiology and ability to administer as appropriate
• Ability to analyse complex information, interpret results and provide accurate reports to Medical staff and other Healthcare professionals within Primary and Secondary care. Provide advice to clinicians.
• Ability to assess patient condition and seek expert assistance when required.
• Able to provide day to day supervision of section / group of staff.
• Undertaking audit and participation in research programmes
• Supervisory experience
• Ability to train other staff of all levels and act as a mentor
• Ability to use evidence based practice to ensure quality standards.

Experience

• Experience in the field of Cardiac Rhythm Management/Devices and Invasive Cardiology.
• Experience at Band 5 or Band 6 level, or equivalent.
• Experience of working within a Cardiac investigations Unit.
• Experience of a broad range of diagnostic procedures within Cardiology.
• Experience of audit and quality assurance programmes
• Experience of training staff from a range of disciplines.
• Able to work in a range of clinical environments

Statutory Registration

• Registered with AHCS or HCPC

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.

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

£37,338 to £44,962 a yearAFC Band 6 per annum pro rata