Cardiac Physiologists in Carlisle

We are seeking a BSc qualified (or equivalent) Cardiac Physiologist to support our busy Cardiology service based at the Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle. We are looking for somebody who already has some experience of working within Cardiology investigations. We welcome applications from newly or soon to be qualified physiologists.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about working in cardiology and wants to develop their skills with us. We are a multi-disciplinary team and the post involves rotation through all areas of the department including ECG, Ambulatory Monitoring, Exercise Testing, Pacemaker Implant, Pacing follow-up, Angiography and PCI. We have a new Cardiac Angiography Suite which opened in February 2024 and working within this new facility will form a large part of your role.

Main duties of the job:

• The post holder is expected to have a good level of expertise in most of the following areas of cardiological investigations:
• 12 lead ECG on inpatients, outpatients, adult and children. These should be performed within departmental protocols, highlighting any deviation from the normal approach. Refer for the attention of an appropriate health care professional in the correct time scale.
• Ambulatory Monitoring, BP monitoring and Pulmonary Function Testing, including application and analysis. Reporting of tests, returning to the referring doctor.
• Exercise Tolerance Tests. To be the supervisor in Physiologist led testing.
• Haemodynamic Monitoring. Setting up of equipment, ensuring calibration of the system. Monitoring of the patient both before, during and after the procedure. This will include both diagnostic and interventional cases. Support from more experienced members of staff is expected during emergency cases.
• Pacing. To make measurements at implant guiding the operator as to the suitability of the position of the pacing lead. Pacing follow-up to be undertaken under supervision.
• Interpret investigations, relaying information as required to other health workers, patients and their relatives.
• Take personal responsibility for putting the person receiving care first, and to challenge poor care/practice, doing so as soon as any shortcomings are seen.

Working for our organisation:

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of ‘safe, high quality care every time’:

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work. Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts.

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. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

• 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
• NHS Discounts
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person specification:

• BSc Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology) or BTEC or Higher in MPPM or equivalent.
• ILS or equivalent.
• Essential IT skills (EITS) or equivalent.
• Understanding of procedures carried out in a Cardio-Respiratory Department including ECG, ambulatory monitoring, Exercise Tolerance Testing, pacing implantation and haemodynamic monitoring.
• Good understanding of Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology.
• Experience of working in a Cardio-Respiratory Investigations Department.
• Experience of working in both invasive and non-invasive cardiology.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures.
• Able to work alone and as part of a team.
• Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care.