Job Overview
We have the opportunity to recruit a Specialist Band 6 Cardiac Physiologist / Cardiac Healthcare Scientist. They will assist in the provision of an efficient and cost-effective invasive and non-invasive cardiac service in the Royal United Hospital. This will include performing ECGs, Holter monitoring/analysis, Physiologist led exercise testing, Tilt Table Testing, independent working within the Cath Lab and Nuclear Medicine perfusion scans. They will also support the manager in ensuring compliance with and maintenance of professional standards at local and national level.
Main duties of the job
- Undertake a Specialised Physiologist’s role in both the ambulatory area and invasive service based in the Cardiac Catheter lab, working independently.
- Take part in the on-call service.
- Support community based services if required.
- Perform as lead physiologist in Physiologist led Exercise Tolerance Test (ETTs) Analyse and report the results of the in accordance with national and departmental protocols and procedures.
- Provide Physiologist support during complex and brady device implantation and implantable loop implants.
- Analyse complex data and recognise when to re-programme appropriate parameters as per manufacturer and departmental policies/protocols for individual patients at device/pacemaker follow up clinics
- Analysis and reporting of Remote device downloads, in accordance with the respective departmental protocols.
- Prepare, hook up, remove, download and analyse the recordings, providing written reports on 24 hr-7 day Ambulatory ECG recorders, Blood Pressure recorders and Cardiac Event recorders, according to the departmental procedures and protocols.
- Perform Electrocardiograms on all categories of patients within the trust. Interpret the results and inform the relevant Physician of any adverse abnormalities, as per the departmental protocol and procedure.
- Physiologist support for tilt table testing.
Working for our organisation
At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more aboutliving and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Person specification
Essential
Essential criteria
- BSc/PTP/STP in Cardiology
- Able to perform the range of Cardiology investigations including ECG application, manual BP measurement, setting up work areas and investigation rooms, able to physically manage echocardiography, adequate eyesight to see programmers / ECG traces/ echo images.
Desirable criteria
- Able to use Trust and generic IT systems such as patient data management systems, Microsoft. Able to keep patient records/ department records appropriately.
Essential
Essential criteria
- At least 12 months experience as B5
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
- B6 Job Description and Person Spec. (PDF, 502.0KB)
Further details / informal visits contact
Name James Willis & Petra Lowe Job title Head of Echo and Ambulatory Services Email address
[email protected] Telephone number 01225 821530 Additional information
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