Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist

We are looking for cardiac physiologists with experience and knowledge within echocardiography.

A BSc Cardiac Physiology qualification or equivalent is essential. A suitable qualification in echocardiography (BSE or equivalent) is essential.

Members of the cardiac physiology team will be expected to rotate around areas of cardiology, if they hold relevant experience, such as the catheter labs , exercise tolerance testing, tilt tests, tape analysis, device follow up, remote monitoring follow up and device implant to keep up existing skills so experience in those areas would be an advantage.

We would consider those trainees completing the ETP program, only those who have already passed the written exam and are working towards their log book and video cases would be considered for this role.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retaina workforce whichrepresentsthe rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your applicationin order toensurewe'remeeting our pledge.

Work experience

Essential: - Minimum of 2 years as band 6 echocardiographer; - Independent practitioner within echocardiogrpahy

Desirable: - Evidence of training or mentoring of students

Education

Essential: - Degree in Healthcare Science or equivalent; - Adult Echo Accreditation - BSE or equicalent; - Voluntary registration with AHCS

Desirable: - HCPC registration

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Essential: - Independently perform and report echocardiograms

Desirable: - Experience in other physiology techniques; - Evidence of previous managerial responsibility

Personal Qualities

Essential: - Flexible and reliable; - Team player; - Act as a leader; - Willingness to learn and further your knowledge