Job overview

We are currently expanding services into a second community diagnostic centre, based in Broadstairs, Thanet. This post is to grow our community provision of echocardiography; however, the post holder will be expected to maintain knowledge and skills, rotating into the acute hospital setting when required.

As highly specialised cardiac scientist you will also be expected to be able to carry out the complex cardiac tests relevant to your chosen specialism (Echo or Cardiac rhythm management). You will also provide leadership, support and give advice to junior members of the team and other health professionals as necessary.

In return you will enjoy working alongside:

• A multi-disciplinary team of physiologists, several BSE accredited in Echocardiography with others completing the process, several staff with BHRS/IBHRE accreditation in pacing and/or EP
• 2 imaging consultants with particular interest in echocardiography including Stress Echocardiography, Bubble/Contrast studies and TOEs and Cardiac MRI 
• Currently 15 cardiologists across the trust with various specialisms, some Interventionalists, some pacing/devices specialists.

Main duties of the job

You will:

• have at least two years’ work experience at senior physiologist level, be competent and knowledgeable in investigations and the key elements of the role.
• Hold ILS/ALS, have a HNC/BSC in clinical physiology / MSc in Clinical science (cardiac) or equivalent.
• be able to provide a high quality cardiac investigations service with specialist knowledge and experience in one or more areas.
• be proficient in the following cardiology investigations: echocardiography, Physiologist lead exercise testing, pacemaker and ICD follow up clinics and technical support at permanent pacemaker and ICD implants, and undertake cardiac catheterisation procedures
• participate in one of our out of hours services (Pacing On call, PPCI on call or weekend echo provision) 

We are open to considering applicants who are working towards accreditation and building on their senior experience at a band 6 level, with a view to develop into a band 7 position. 

Working for our organisation

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five
hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.