Job summary
- Main area
- 317 Cardio. ECG - Corporate
- Grade
- Band 6 to 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 317-2024-49-051
- Employer
- The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Freeman Hospital
- Town
- 317 01 Freeman Hospital
- Salary
- £37,338 - £52,809 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/12/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 14/01/2025
Employer heading
Highly/Specialist Cardiac Physiologist
Band 6 to 7
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest and largest NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 15,000 staff and an annual budget of £1.6 billion.
We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We’re in the top five providers of specialised health services in the country, supporting people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.Ìý
Our staff oversee around 6,500 patient contacts each day, delivering high standards of healthcare.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Newcastle Hospitals are proud to be one of the exemplar organisations across the NHS on sustainability, with a long history of delivering Sustainable Healthcare in Newcastle (Shine) and the first healthcare organisation in the world to declare a climate emergency. Our strategy includes commitments to being Net Zero by 2030, for our direct carbon footprint, and Net Zero by 2040 for our footprint plus. Delivering these ambitions will not be possible without the help, support and action of every single member of our team.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our busy and dynamic Cardiac Rhythm Management Team at The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
We are proud to be able to offer opportunities for our workforce that shows value to the skillset working in a tertiary centre can provide and we are committed to the investment in the future of physiology services. Your continued development from basic physiology knowledge to become a specialist in your field by providing new experiences and exposure to complex procedures which is paramount to our future plans for this growing team.
Following a workforce review, we are proud to be able to offer a Band 6 Specialist Cardiac Physiology role or a Highly Specialist Band 7 role for those who have vast experience working in cardiac rhythm management and have gained accreditation.Ìý
- Interview Date Tuesday 14 January 2025
- Ìý37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. ÌýPlease expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy
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Main duties of the job
We are proud to be able to offer opportunities for our workforce that shows value to the skillset working in a tertiary centre can provide and we are committed to the investment in the future of physiology services. Your continued development from basic physiology knowledge to become a specialist in your field by providing new experiences and exposure to complex procedures which is paramount to our future plans for this growing team.
The department is split over two sites and successful applicants may be expected to rotate between sites. ÌýThe department currently offer a physiological led loop implantation and are looking at developing further physiologist advanced roles.
Applicants must have relevant cardiac rhythm management experience and be British Heart Rythm Accredited with the ability to work independently of applying for a Band 7 role or working towards this accreditation for a Band 6 position, this will be achieved within 18 months before moving to a Band 7.
The department currently offers an on-call service and the successful candidate would be part of this rota. ÌýWe are a flexible department with both part/full time hours available.
Working for our organisation
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
• Ìý ÌýFreeman Hospital
• Ìý ÌýRoyal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
• Ìý ÌýHealth Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
• Ìý ÌýNewcastle Dental Hospital
• Ìý ÌýNewcastle Fertility Centre
• Ìý ÌýNorthern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
• Ìý ÌýNorthern Genetics Service
• Ìý ÌýCramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.Ìý
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under ‘Documents to download’ or ‘Supporting documents’.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Band 6
Participate in the delivery of a specialist clinical service and deliver a high standard of care to all patients.
Participate in the on-call rota, providing a 24-hour emergency service for cardiac pacing /ICD problems for adult and paediatric patients.
Rotate through specialist sections of the Cardiac Rhythm Management department and CIED catheter laboratory to build and maintain a body of specialist knowledge and apply this to practice.
Continue theoretical and practical training via experiential learning and designated advanced course attendances to develop in your specialist area of practice.
Contribute to the delivery of training within the department.
Band 7
Deliver a Highly specialist clinical Service in the CRM department.
Deliver highly specialist knowledge, implantation and follow-up clinics of multisite pacemakers and devices.
Work as an independent Cardiac Scientist to deliver a high standard of care to all patients, utilising evidence-based practice to optimise service provision.
Communicate complex information regarding CIED therapies to the wider MDT, providing support for those with specialist and non-specialist knowledge.
Availability to participate in an on-call rota providing a 24-hour emergency service for CIED implant and follow up, troubleshooting device issues for both adult and paediatric patients.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
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Person specification
Meets All Band 6 Criteria
Essential criteria
- BSc (Hons) or working toward MSc in Healthcare sciences (Cardiology) (via Practitioner Training Programme (PTP) or on the Scientist training programme (STP), or with equivalent experience. Working towards post-graduate qualification through the British Heart Rhythm Society (Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices (CIEDs)) or through the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE). RCCP/AHCS (Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists/Academy for Healthcare Science) voluntary registration, working towards HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration or equivalent.
- Immediate Life Support certification
- Post-qualification experience as a Cardiac Physiologist with evidence of continuing professional development and demonstrable competency in: o Ability to interpret to an expert level, both adult and paediatric ECG data and write a report of findings on GP and open access ECGs, as well as supporting medical staff in expert analysis of complex ECG traced. Expert understanding of Cardiac anatomy, Physiology, haemodynamic and interventional cardiac catheter laboratory procedures. o Ability to provide technical expertise at pacemaker implant and undertake CIED follow up (Physical and Remotely monitored clinics) including single and dual chamber Pacemakers and Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs).
- Ability to supervise exercise stress testing
- Experience of teaching, training and / or mentorship
- Evidence of participation in practice development and CPD
- Evidence of involvement in training junior staff
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Availability for on-call work
Desirable criteria
- Advanced Life Support Resuscitation Certificate
Meets All Band 7 Criteria
Essential criteria
- BSc in Healthcare Science (Cardiology) or equivalent, or MSc in Cardiac Science with HCPC registration, or working to Master’s level in Cardiac Sciences, hold an equivalent qualification or have equivalent experience
- State registration with the Academy of Healthcare Science (AHCS), Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP) or Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC).
- A postgraduate professional qualification, in either British Heart Rhythm Society (BHRS) in Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices (CIEDs) (examination and completed logbook), or international board of heart rhythm examiners (IBHRE) qualification
- Working to MSc level in Cardiac Science/Physiology (CRM) holding an equivalent qualification or with equivalent experience
- Hold an accredited Immediate life support resuscitation certificate
- Highly Specialised post-qualification experience as a Cardiac Physiologist within cardiac rhythm management field with evidence of continuing professional development and demonstrable competency
- Teaching and assessing responsibilities, supporting development or act as a sponsor for Healthcare Science Cardiac Practitioners who wish to progress into Cardiac Scientist roles
- Cross site working including Freeman and RVI sites, as well as the Day Treatment Centre for device implants and troubleshooting issues
- Attend and provide CIED support in MRI and Radiotherapy departments, triaging appropriate patients and working within the wider MDT
- Provide expert advice to patients independently via physical and remote monitoring clinics and telephone consultation.
- Independent clinical report writing and producing letters to medical teams and the wider MDT
- Evidence of participation in practice, performing audits, involvement in research and in service development
- Experience in a supervisory role
- Proven continuing professional development within specialist field of knowledge including skills such as: o Advanced Experience and Highly specialist knowledge of all areas of cardiology, including all non-invasive procedures, haemodynamic assessments, interventional cardiac cath-lab procedures. o Expert knowledge of adult, paediatric, genetic and Congenital conduction disorders, arrhythmias and associated structural heart disease processes. o Delivering training to Clinical Physiologists/Practitioners/Scientists and trainees up to MSc level. o Expert level pacemaker, ICD and Cardiac Resynchronisation, Conduction system pacing, Subcutaneous ICD implant and follow up. o Deliver expert knowledge to surgical team during epicardial CIED implant procedures. o Operating a range of computerised system during programming of CIEDs. o Competent to perform out of hours emergency (on call) duties where required.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
Desirable criteria
- Advanced Life Support Resuscitation Certificate
- Training or mentorship qualification (TAQA, D32/33 or other)
- Implanter experience for implantable loop recorders (ILRs)
- Computer skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Victoria Craig
- Job title
- Cardiac Physiologist Professional Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0191 2139966
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