Job summary
- Main area
- Cardiology
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 279-7174535-MAY25
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southlands Hospital
- Town
- Shoreham-by-Sea
- Salary
- £47,810 - £54,710 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 17/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist
Band 7
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
Are you thinking that this year you want to develop your career?
Wanting a new challenge and want to do it in a supportive progressive environment?
We welcome you to apply for a position as a Cardiac Physiologist highly specialised in Echocardiography.
Role Summary
To undertake, supervise and teach at highly specialist level a broad range of complex echocardiography and cardiac clinical physiology procedures throughout the Community Diagnostic Centre Southland’s Shoreham-by-Sea and associated locations as required. To work on all sites for the purposes of training, quality assurance and cover when required.
To work to the standards set by the British Society of Echocardiography (BSE), Society for Cardiological Science and Technology (SCST), British Cardiac Society (BCS) and also the Academy of Healthcare Science (AHCS)/ Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP)
Main duties of the job
- To provide expert knowledge in highly specialist clinical areas and without supervision carry out a broad range of complex echocardiography
- Perform and report transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE) to BSE standard
- Analyse, interpret and write reports for above clinical procedures based on knowledge and experience of normal and abnormal criteria.
- To provide specialist advice to clinicians regarding results to enable further development of individual care plans.
- To lead in the support of all cardiac physiologists in training
- Effectively and professionally deal with emergency situations.
- Continue to develop highly specialist knowledge and experience including sufficient CPD to maintain professional registration
- To have responsibility for stock control in designated areas ensure stock levels are maintained appropriately and tracking of high value items.
- Adheres to Trust policies and procedures
- Actively maintain a safe working environment in accordance with H&S and COSHH policies.
- Maintain adherence to relevant guidelines for infectious diseases including staying up-to-date with donning and doffing of appropriate PPE.
- To undertake any other reasonable duties at the discretion of the Principal Cardiac Physiologist or his/her deputies
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate Information Pack
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To provide expert knowledge in highly specialist clinical areas and without supervision carry out a broad range of complex echocardiography clinical physiology procedures to agreed standards and protocols.
- Perform and report transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE) to BSE standard
- To provide expert knowledge in a range of clinical service areas e.g. ambulatory monitoring, electrocardiography (ECG), exercise tolerance tests.
- Analyse, interpret and write reports for above clinical procedures based on knowledge and experience of normal and abnormal criteria.
- To provide highly specialist advice to patients regarding outcome of clinical procedures and next steps in care pathway.
- To provide specialist advice to clinicians regarding results to enable further development of individual care plans.
- Actively participate in clinical audits and research trials.
- To lead in the support of all cardiac physiologists in training e.g. production of training materials, completion of logbooks in line with professional bodies and departmental requirements.
- To be responsible for identifying electromedical equipment faults, resolving issues directly where possible and reporting to relevant individual(s) in a timely manner.
- To organise and delegate appropriately the daily workload for areas within the service, prioritising on basis of clinical need and service targets.
- Effectively and professionally deal with emergency situations.
- Continue to develop highly specialist knowledge and experience including sufficient CPD to maintain professional registration
- To have responsibility for stock control in designated areas ensure stock levels are maintained appropriately and tracking of high value items.
- As necessary, organize patient appointments in line with relevant appointment targets and issue appropriate patient information in a timely manner. Maintain patient records, both paper and computer based.
- Contribute to and actively participates in the correct reporting and handling of incidents and accidents.
- Actively promote team building within the cardiac departments.
- Participate in the development of the cardiac departments.
- Adheres to Trust policies and procedures
- Actively maintain a safe working environment in accordance with H&S and COSHH policies.
- Awareness of Trust’s Health and Safety Policy including knowledge of dealing with spillages of hazardous substances and handling infectious patients e.g. Covid-19, MRSA.
- Maintain adherence to relevant guidelines for infectious diseases including staying up-to-date with donning and doffing of appropriate PPE.
- To undertake any other reasonable duties at the discretion of the Principal Cardiac Physiologist or his/her deputies
Person specification
Professional Registration
Essential criteria
- AHCS/HPCP/RCCP
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc Healthcare Science (Cardiology), BSc Clinical Physiology (Cardiology), MSc Clinical Science or RCCP recognised precursor and equivalent experience
- Post graduate echocardiography accreditation eg BSE
- Substantial post basic training
- Substantial NHS Experience
Desirable criteria
- MSc Cardiology or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years' experience as a Band 6 qualified Cardiac Physiologist
Skills
Essential criteria
- Competency and highly specialised knowledge of Echocardiography
- Understand the national and local guidelines and procedures required to perform clinical tests
- Take responsibility for own continual professional development
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of teaching formally/informally
- Previous supervisory experience
People Management and Development
Essential criteria
- Ability to form effective working relationships with multidisciplinary colleagues
- Independent in organisation of own workload
- To be responsible for the training requirements of students and the multi-disciplinary team as and when required
Desirable criteria
- Proactive in education teaching/learning
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Elka Wilcock or Caroline New-Jackson
- Job title
- Heads of Cardiac Investigations WGH/SRH
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07979701625
- Additional information
Available Mon-Fri 9-5
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