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Chief 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.
Trosolwg o'r swydd
The Cardiac Investigations team at Worthing are looking to appoint a permanent full-time Chief Cardiac Physiologist with a specialist interest in CRM to assist in providing a high quality, patient centred, Cardiac Investigations service.
We are a forward thinking department offering a wide range of invasive and non-invasive investigations and therapies including Transthoracic Echocardiography, Transoesophageal Echocardiography, Ambulatory Monitoring, Exercise Tolerance Testing, Pacemaker, ICD and Complex device implantation and follow up, angiography, angioplasty, Rotablation, AV Node Ablation and Pulmonary Vein Isolation. We are striving to set up Physiologist led services and aim to provide and assist staff in Continuing Professional Development.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
- Assisting with Pacemaker/CRT/ICD implantation
- Monitoring patient safety throughout the procedure
- Being able to recognise and deal with acute situations which involve the need for external pacing/defibrillation and/or CPR
- Leading device follow-up clinics
- Having a working knowledge of various manufacturers and types of device
- Being able to recognise and act upon abnormal findings
- Being aware of patient condition and when to call for Physician assistance
- Being aware of device replacement, end of life indicators and characteristics and to list for replacement when necessary
- Communicating results as and when necessary
- Keeping up to date with new technologies and techniques
- Attending training courses when staffing levels allow
- Being responsible for setting up and correctly calibrating pressure monitoring equipment for use during Cardiac Catheterisation and other angiographic procedures
- Being aware of significant changes during the procedure and informing the Physician
- Being conversant with Cardiac Arrest protocol in Cardiac Catheter Lab
- Planning and organising own workload
- Supporting and training colleagues and other members of staff
- Being responsible for own continuing personal and professional development
- Promoting a culture of collaborative working to improve patient quality of care
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. 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 - 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.
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
- Assisting with Pacemaker/CRT/ICD implantation
- Monitoring patient safety throughout the procedure
- Being able to recognise and deal with acute situations which involve the need for external pacing/defibrillation and/or CPR
- Leading device follow-up clinics
- Having a working knowledge of various manufacturers and types of device
- Being able to recognise and act upon abnormal findings
- Being aware of patient condition and when to call for Physician assistance
- Being aware of device replacement, end of life indicators and characteristics and to list for replacement when necessary
- Communicating results as and when necessary
- Keeping up to date with new technologies and techniques
- Attending training courses when staffing levels allow
- Being responsible for setting up and correctly calibrating pressure monitoring equipment for use during Cardiac Catheterisation and other angiographic procedures
- Being aware of significant changes during the procedure and informing the Physician
- Being conversant with Cardiac Arrest protocol in Cardiac Catheter Lab
- Planning and organising own workload
- Supporting and training colleagues and other members of staff
- Being responsible for own continuing personal and professional development
- Promoting a culture of collaborative working to improve patient quality of care
Please see Job Description for more information
Manyleb y person
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- BSc Clinical Physiology, BSc Healthcare Science or equivalent
Meini prawf dymunol
- Current ILS/ALS
Professional Registration
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Registration with RCCP/AHCS/HCPC
Meini prawf dymunol
- BSE Accreditation
- BHRS/IHBRE Accreditation
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Minimum of 2 years experience Band 6
Meini prawf dymunol
- Evidence of formal/informal teaching experience
- Evidence of CPD
- Evidence of high degree of clinical acumen in related fields
- Evidence of supervisory experience
Personal Qualities
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Evidence of effective teamwork
- Evidence of ability to prioritise and manage own workload
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Meini prawf dymunol
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Gofynion ymgeisio
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Elka Wilcock
- Teitl y swydd
- Head of Cardiac Investigations
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 07979701625
- Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais
Available Mon-Fri 9-5
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