Job overview

The Cardiology department at the Luton & Dunstable Hospital is seeking to recruit a highly motivated Trainee Cardiac Physiologist to join a training and development plan to become an independent Cardiac Physiologist in Invasive Cardiology (Pacing and Cathlab).

We are a supportive, dynamic and friendly team, which is continuously expanding and developing the services that we offer.

The Invasive Cardiology Service offers a comprehensive range of cardiac procedures including Daytime Primary PCI, Elective PCI (with tools like Shockwave, IVUS, IFR, FFR), Bradycardia Pacemaker/ILR implantation and follow-up. Our department has significant experience in teaching and developing Cardiac Physiologists.

The successful candidate will be mentored and supervised during training and is expected to study towards competency in clinical practice. There will be gradual progress from a Trainee Cardiac Physiologist (Band 4) to Cardiac Physiologist (Band 5), Senior Cardiac Physiologist (Band 6) and Chief Cardiac Physiologist (Band 7) on completion of objectives.

The successful candidate will also need to be flexible to the changing needs of the department, as well as demonstrate a willingness to learn to further develop their knowledge and skills.

Main duties of the job

Interpret and report 24 hours ECG monitors under supervision.

Work under supervision in cardiac catheter laboratory, monitoring both ECG and intra-cardiac pressures.

Perform basic bradycardia pacing/ILR checks under supervision.

To continuously study, train and develop ECG, Pacing and Cathlab knowledge and skills.

To demonstrate discipline and commitment working towards achieving the training plan objectives.

To communicate effectively with the multi-disciplinary team, informing the relevant medical professionals when significant findings are diagnosed.

Obtain ILS certification and appropriately respond in the event of a health/clinical emergency e.g. cardiac arrest.

Study towards obtaining the SCST ECG Diploma.

Demonstrate continuing professional development.

Attend mandatory training courses.

To perform routine equipment checks, crash trolley checks and defib checks.

Working for our organisation

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton.  Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job

It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

 

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.