Band 6 Cardiac Physiologist - Birmingham, United Kingdom - University Hospitals Birmingham

University Hospitals Birmingham

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Job summary:

You will be a qualified Cardiac physiologist. You will be training towards BSE accreditation with a bespoke training programme in a department with highly skilled echocardiographers.

There will some cardiac physiology work in other areas of the cardiology diagnostic service when required you will also be expected to support the department in maintaining its accreditation.

Main duties, tasks & skills required:
A good basic knowledge of Echocardiography and experience and knowledge within a cardiology diagnostics department.

To ensure the needs of the service are met and to provide a seamless diagnostic service.

As the needs of the service change, the ability to work flexibly and as part of a multidisciplinary team is essential to fulfil these requirements.

Working towards BSE accreditation with bespoke training programme. This is also essential for professional development. This job description is designed to assist post holders with understanding what is expected of them in their role.

We may ask them to undertake other duties, as required, which are not necessarily specified on the job description but is required as part of the role.

All post holders must take responsibility to ensure that they are aware of and adhere to all Trust policies, procedures and guidelines relating to their employment regardless of their position within the Trust.

Perform and interpret routine cardiac investigations.

Perform specialised diagnostics investigations.

Carry out audit to continuously improve patient care and service needs.

Participate in the training and development of both external university students and junior team members.

Communicate and interact effectively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure a positive patient experience.

Assist the Principal Cardiac Physiologist and other senior members of the team in the day-to-day organisation and delivery of the cardiothoracic diagnostic service.

About us:

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment.

This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work.

This is more than words. We are taking action.

Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO.

We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.

Job description:

*Please Note : For a specific detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person specification:
Qualifications:

Essential:

Degree in Clinical Physiology or equivalent/OTEC/ONC or equivalent in MPPM
Meet requirements of RCCP voluntary register
Evidence of CPD and attendance at relevant meetings

Experience:

Essential:

Evidence of an indepth knowledge of the speciality
Evidence to demonstrate a structured approach to continuing professional development.
Evidence of an understanding of issues affecting the NHS today, including Government strategy
Patient confidentiality

Disclosure and Barring Service Check:

UK Professional Registration:

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.