Job summary
Specialist Cardiac Physiologist Band 6
The main duties of the successful candidate will be to perform non-invasive Cardiology diagnostic procedures, perform Ambulatory ECG analysis, work in the Cath lab for Angio/ PCI procedures. Training to work towards British Society of Echocardiography or British Heart Rhythm Society Accreditation if not already held.
For an informal visit or further information about the vacancy, please contact Amanda Rose, Principal Clinical Cardiac Physiologist on 020 8401 3046
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited for a highly motivated individual to join the Cardiology team as a B6 Specialist Cardiac Physiologist working at both Croydon University Hospital and Purley War Memorial which are part of Croydon Health Services NHS Trust. This is a very busy and demanding role and the successful candidate should have previous experience of working in a Cardiology department.
About us
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.
Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.
Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or equivalent
- RCCP Registration or eligibility to register
- Immediate or Advanced Life Support
Desirable
- Post Graduate professional related membership or qualifications e.g. BSE or BHRS accreditation
- Management Diploma
- Recognised teaching/ assessing qualification
Knowledge and Understanding
Essential
- Sound knowledge of the clinical background to specialist and highly specialist diagnostic and therapeutic non-invasive and invasive procedures in Cardiology.
Experience
Essential
- BSc Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or equivalent completed with wide ranging clinical postgraduate experience
- Broad experience and competence maintained in all routine non-invasive procedures
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Highly specialist training in a minimum of one discipline with evidence of maintenance and development of that skill
- Significant experience working in the field of Cardiology
- Experience of Cardiology patient database Philips CVIS and imaging archiving system ISCV and electronic patient record Cerner Millennium
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Good organizational and interpersonal skills
- Flexible in working practice and able to work under pressure to deadlines
- Good IT skills
- Fault find/ troubleshoot on complex equipment
- Good written and spoken English with strong effective verbal and written communication
- Deal sensitively and effectively with telephone enquiries and complaints
- Calmly and accurately assess a clinical situation within own area of skill and act promptly and appropriately
- Motivated to expand knowledge and skills
- Act as a role model for junior grades
Desirable
- Teaching Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Advanced computer skills
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
Address
Croydon University Hospital
530 London Road
Thornton Heath
CR7 7YE