Senior Cardiac Physiologist / Cardiac clinical scientist

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Job summary

As a team we are working hard to ensure we put patients at the heart of everything we do, we perform a range of diagnostic cardiac tests and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team across all of East Kent Hospitals.

The department is accredited to deliver training at all levels; National school accredited to deliver STP and HSST training and apprenticeship training (level 4-6) so the post holder will be actively engaged and enthusiastic about teaching and continuous quality improvement.

The Cardiology department at East Kent Hospitals provides a range of diagnostic tests. William Harvey hospital has 2 dedicated cardiac catheter labs providing a 24/7 primary PCI for Kent, complex coronary interventions including rotablation, IVUS/FFR and shockwave. Within our pacing service the trust implant and follow up a range of devices (brady and complex) including HIS bundle pacing and S-ICD. We are also proud to have a physiologist led ILR implantation service and device pre-assessment clinics

The department has a large echocardiography service supported by 2 imaging cardiologists. Performing standard transthoracic echocardiography, stress echo (exercise and dobutamine) TOE and a large physiologist led valve clinic and dedicated oncology and contrast sessions. The department has strong governance and teaching structure - with weekly echo review meetings and regular audits undertaken.

Main duties of the job

As senior Cardiac Physiologist you will also be expected to be able to carry out, or undertake training in, all of the cardiac tests performed by the Department and to do so as required, with the opportunity to train in EP. 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, BHRS/IBHRE accredited staff in devices and EP
• Two imaging consultants with particular interest in echocardiography including Stress Echocardiography, Bubble/Contrast studies and TOEs.
• Currently 15 cardiologists across the trust with various specialisms, some Interventionalists, some pacing/devices specialists.

And be part of:

• A complex device service with regular ILR,pacemaker, ICD and CRT implants with an extensive follow-up service.
• Developing cardiac catheter suite - an established pPCI service of approximately 750 patients per year, 24 hours a day 365 days a year. Currently Performing Rotablation, OCT, FFR and IVUS and Shockwave due to be brought in very shortly. Three labs currently, two designed for angiography procedures and one for pacing implants
• An expanding Electrophysiology service with several trained EP physiologists now working in the trust

About us

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000.We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.

We care about our patients and our people. We are focused on providing outstanding, safe patient care, and a positive working culture that benefits staff and patients alike. With our emphasis on staff training and development, a staff support scheme that's second to none, and a healthy package of benefits, it's easy to put down roots in East Kent Hospitals.

NHSEI have always been clear that staff have a professional duty to get vaccinated and it remains our best line of defence against COVID-19. As such NHS organisation including Primary Care, are encouraged to continue engaging with and supporting their staff to inform their decisions in order to drive vaccine confidence, protect themselves, patients, and everyone else. NHSEI has produced COVID-19 vaccine communication materials.

The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working to fulfil our pledge as part of The Trust's People Strategy to help staff to achieve a healthy work/life balance. Please speak with your Recruiting Manager for further information and opportunities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum BSc Degree in clinical physiology / Healthcare science (cardiology)

Desirable

• Professional registration with RCCP or HCPC
• MSc in clinical science (Cardiology)

Professional attributes

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to problem solve and work under pressure

Desirable

• Personal alignment with trust values

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum BSc Degree in clinical physiology / Healthcare science (cardiology)

Desirable

• Professional registration with RCCP or HCPC
• MSc in clinical science (Cardiology)

Professional attributes

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to problem solve and work under pressure

Desirable

• Personal alignment with trust values

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

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

Additional information
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address

William Harvey Hospital

Kennington road

Ashford

TN24 0LZ

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