• Job Description

  Req#: C9279-23-1137?language=en&page=35&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (UHSussex) was formed on 1 April 2021. We employ nearly 20,000 people and have an operating budget of more than £1 billion. We run seven hospitals in Brighton, Haywards Heath, Chichester, Worthing and Shoreham, as well as numerous community and satellite services. The trust is responsible for all district general acute services for Brighton and Hove, West and Mid Sussex and parts of East Sussex. We also provide specialised and tertiary services across Sussex and parts of the South East, including neuroscience, arterial vascular surgery, neonatology, specialised paediatric, cardiac, cancer, renal, infectious diseases and HIV medicine services. Our vision 'Excellent care, every time' is at the heart of all that that we do - we pride ourselves in putting the compassionate care of patients first and foremost.

  Main duties of the job

  The Sussex Cardiac Centre is based in Brighton at the Royal Sussex County Hospital. This is a very exciting time to join the Trust as we have opened a new department in April 2023. The 3Ts project has transformed the Royal Sussex County site delivering a state-of-the-art environment and services.

  We are a very busy department providing a wide range of investigations and are looking to expand our team of enthusiastic and motivated physiologists.

  The Echocardiography department provides a routine TTE outpatient and inpatient service. More specialised services include 3D, Dobutamine Stress Echo, Exercise Echo, Contrast, Bubble, Adult Congenital and Heart Failure screening.

  The TOE service delivers support to the complex structural interventions in the Cath lab as well as all clinical lists - physiologist accreditation is actively encouraged in this field. The department is actively involved in Research studies involving TAVI, ASD and PFO closures. As a BSE accredited Department since 2008, we have weekly review and monthly teaching meetings attended by one or more Consultants, Registrars, Cardiac Physiologists and junior staff.

  About us

  Join us at UHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops.

  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.

  Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. 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.

  Build a career with us: 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.

  Date posted

  20 July 2023

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 7

  Salary

  £43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  279-5437237-JUL23

  Job locations

  Royal Sussex County Hospital

  Eastern Road

  Brighton

  BN2 5BE

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The busy multidisciplinary team within the Cardiac Catheter Labs provides complex structural intervention, complex EP (VT and AF ablation) and PCI. The continually expanding device service has developed to support all the latest technology as well as a rapidly growing virtual follow-up clinic. All complex devices are implanted at the centre, including CRT and ICDs. The centre benefits from a Physiologist Led ILR Implant and Explant service and has been a pioneer within this field.

  Training sessions and meetings occur regularly with excellent support from the Consultant Cardiologists. All physiologists are encouraged to attend relevant course/meetings and are mentored during completion of BHRS or BSE accreditation. Continued Professional Development is important to our team and post-graduate exams are actively encouraged.

  This is an opportunity for a dynamic physiologist with substantial experience. This post requires a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual with strong interpersonal skills. You are required to hold full BSE accreditation or equivalent. Applications are welcome from those wishing to maintain all round skills as well as those looking to specialise in the field of Echocardiography.

  To undertake, supervise and teach at highly specialist level a broad range of complex echocardiography cardiac clinical physiology procedures throughout the Sussex Cardiac Centre and associated locations as required.

  To support the lead cardiac physiologists by taking additional responsibility for the day to day activities of the echocardiography department.

  To undertake advanced invasive and non-invasive cardiac clinical physiology procedures and to work on a rotational basis as part of the multi-disciplinary team within the cardiac catheterisation laboratories, participating in an on-call rota to ensure continuous emergency cover out of hours as required.

  To assist senior staff in ensuring continuous provision of research based patient care, effective and efficient management of resources and staff development and education.

  To work to the standards set by the British Society of Echocardiography (BSE), Society for Cardiological Science and Technology (SCST), British Cardiac Society (BCS) and also the Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP).

  Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The busy multidisciplinary team within the Cardiac Catheter Labs provides complex structural intervention, complex EP (VT and AF ablation) and PCI. The continually expanding device service has developed to support all the latest technology as well as a rapidly growing virtual follow-up clinic. All complex devices are implanted at the centre, including CRT and ICDs. The centre benefits from a Physiologist Led ILR Implant and Explant service and has been a pioneer within this field.

  Training sessions and meetings occur regularly with excellent support from the Consultant Cardiologists. All physiologists are encouraged to attend relevant course/meetings and are mentored during completion of BHRS or BSE accreditation. Continued Professional Development is important to our team and post-graduate exams are actively encouraged.

  This is an opportunity for a dynamic physiologist with substantial experience. This post requires a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual with strong interpersonal skills. You are required to hold full BSE accreditation or equivalent. Applications are welcome from those wishing to maintain all round skills as well as those looking to specialise in the field of Echocardiography.

  To undertake, supervise and teach at highly specialist level a broad range of complex echocardiography cardiac clinical physiology procedures throughout the Sussex Cardiac Centre and associated locations as required.

  To support the lead cardiac physiologists by taking additional responsibility for the day to day activities of the echocardiography department.

  To undertake advanced invasive and non-invasive cardiac clinical physiology procedures and to work on a rotational basis as part of the multi-disciplinary team within the cardiac catheterisation laboratories, participating in an on-call rota to ensure continuous emergency cover out of hours as required.

  To assist senior staff in ensuring continuous provision of research based patient care, effective and efficient management of resources and staff development and education.

  To work to the standards set by the British Society of Echocardiography (BSE), Society for Cardiological Science and Technology (SCST), British Cardiac Society (BCS) and also the Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP).

  Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • BSc Clinical Physiology Degree or BSc Healthcare Science or MSc Clinical Science or RCCP recognised precursor
  • Post-graduate profession related qualification +/- accreditation e.g. BSE, BHRS or IBHRE
  • BLS Certified

  Desirable

  • MSc Cardiology or equivalent
  • ILS Certified

  Registration

  Essential

  • Registered with AHCS or voluntarily registered to practice with RCCP

  Knowledge & Experience

  Essential

  • Detailed knowledge of all Cardiac investigations including highly specialised procedures.
  • Substantial post basic training.
  • Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

  Desirable

  • Minimum 2 years' experience as a Band 6 qualified Cardiac Physiologist
  • Previous experience of teaching formally/informally

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • BSc Clinical Physiology Degree or BSc Healthcare Science or MSc Clinical Science or RCCP recognised precursor
  • Post-graduate profession related qualification +/- accreditation e.g. BSE, BHRS or IBHRE
  • BLS Certified

  Desirable

  • MSc Cardiology or equivalent
  • ILS Certified

  Registration

  Essential

  • Registered with AHCS or voluntarily registered to practice with RCCP

  Knowledge & Experience

  Essential

  • Detailed knowledge of all Cardiac investigations including highly specialised procedures.
  • Substantial post basic training.
  • Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

  Desirable

  • Minimum 2 years' experience as a Band 6 qualified Cardiac Physiologist
  • Previous experience of teaching formally/informally

  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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

  Address

  Royal Sussex County Hospital

  Eastern Road

  Brighton

  BN2 5BE

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

  Address

  Royal Sussex County Hospital

  Eastern Road

  Brighton

  BN2 5BE

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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