Cardiac PhysiologistNHS

Job summary

This post may close early due to high volume of applications.

You may be required to work at any site for University Hospital Tees

Vacancy has arisen for a cardiac physiologist in the cardiac investigations unit, within In-Hospital care at North Tees and Hartlepool , University Hospital Tees. We are pleased to offer a full time post to work within the multi-disciplinary team. Applicants will have a BSc in Cardiac Physiology or equivalent and eligible for RCCP registration. There may be opportunity for this posts hours to be discussed subject to other staffing availabilities, if desired. This post will work alongside, under the supervision of the specialist leads to enable us to co-ordinate a quality service. the successful candidate will work at all Trust sites including the Community diagnostic centre at Stockton as required

previous NHS experience on an acute site is essential

For further information or an opportunity to visit the unit and In hospital care Directorate, please contact either Mike Baker, 01642 24500 or Louise Tindall, Unit Manager on 01429 522025.

Main duties of the job

To work as a professional practitioner providing an efficient and effective specialist clinical service within the field of Cardiology ensuring high standards of patient care. Previous NHS experience is essential

Perform a range of diagnostic cardiac investigations providing accurate information aiding diagnosis and treatment. Independelntly analyse and report ambulatory ECG's and holters . work independently, alongside the MDT in the cardiac Cath lab. including invasive angiography and device implant. Assist within device follow up clinics as appropriate.

Contribute towards organisation of staff duties, daily workloads, waiting lists and prioritising cardiac investigations to ensure targets are met whilst providing a smoothly run well-balanced day.

Involved in training, advice and developmental support for other staff.

You should be an effective communicator and will work closely with the cardiology multidisciplinary teams and acute wards. We seek to appoint a motivated individual who has the skills and experience to work with the staff to develop your own skills and the existing services.

Exciting opportunity to be part of the unit require enthusiasm, flexibility and somebody who enjoys the challenges of problem solving and working under pressure with the ability to cope with changing demands of the directorate, prioritising your workload accordingly.

The post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced CRB Disclosure.

Job description

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Previous NHS experience is essential

To work as a professional practitioner providing an efficient and effective specialist clinical service within the field of Cardiology ensuring high standards of patient care.

work independently in the cath lab alongside the multidisciplinary team

Perform a range of diagnostic cardiac investigations providing accurate information aiding diagnosis and treatment. analyse and accurately report 24 hr tapes and monitors

Contribute towards organisation of staff duties, daily workloads, waiting lists and prioritising cardiac investigations to ensure targets are met whilst providing a smoothly run well-balanced day.

Involved in training, advice and developmental support for other staff.

you may be required to work at any site for University Hospital Tees

About us

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations.

Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience.

We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.