Cardiac Physiologist

Northern Care Alliance NHS Group; Bury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A major NHS organization is seeking a Cardiac Physiologist to work within the Northern Care Alliance. Responsibilities include performing a variety of cardiac procedures, conducting diagnostics, and participating in clinical support activities. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and demonstrate high-level technical skills. The role offers extensive training and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate technical proficiency in a wide range of routine and specialist techniques.
• Participate in quality assurance, audit and research activities.
• Comply with all relevant local and Trust wide policies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 12 Lead ECG and stress testing.
• Perform complex invasive procedures including angiography and device implantation.
• Work across all sites within the Northern Care Alliance.

Skills

Technical proficiency in cardiac diagnostic testing

Interpretation of clinical reports

Communication skills

Education

Relevant healthcare qualification in cardiology

Job description

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for anyone interested in a career as a Cardiac Physiologist. You will need to demonstrate technical proficiency in a wide range of routine and specialist techniques including interpretation of results and provision of factual/clinical reports. Responsible for own clinical practice during all cardiac diagnostic testing and interventional procedures, including specialist or complex procedures.

With an opportunity to develop your skills and eventually participate in highly specialist techniques such as implantation and follow-up of ICDs and biventricular devices. We offer robust management supervision, regular team meetings and clinical support from across the team.

Work actively with the other members of the team to provide a high quality service to meet all service needs. Support all cardiac physiologists working in all areas providing assistance and troubleshooting as required. Participate in department meetings, training programmes and other developmental sessions.

Participate in quality assurance, audit and research/development activities.

Comply with all relevant local and Trust wide policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

As a Cardiac Physiologist, you will be expected to work across all sites within the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, gaining comprehensive exposure to the full range of cardiology services we provide.

Cardiac Services

• 12 Lead ECG (adults and paediatrics)
• Physiologist-led exercise stress testing
• Tilt testing
• Ambulatory monitoring
• Cardiac device follow-up
• Complex invasive procedures such as angiography, PCI, PPM, ICD/CRT implantation
• Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE)
• Transoesophageal ech (TOE)
• Contrast and bubble studies
• Stress echocardiography

About the Northern Care Alliance

The Northern Care Alliance (NCA) is one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. Launched in April 2017, the NCA serves over one million people across Greater Manchester and employs over 19,000 healthcare professionals across Bury, Rochdale, Salford and Oldham. The sheer size, scale and potential of our combined service is huge. At the NCA, we can offer groupwide, flexible multi‑site opportunities, as part of our connected, integrated and engaged team. We believe in saving and improving lives and are passionate about driving forward significant improvements to the provision of safe, high‑quality integrated health and social care to our local community. If you share our vision, take your place with us.

Contact

For further details / informal visits contact:

Name: Sohaib Mahmood
Job title: Lead Cardiac Physiologist Manager
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]