Specialised Cardiac Physiologist

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This is an exciting time to join the team in Cardiac Investigations here at North Bristol NHS Trust. The Consultant team is increasing to enhance the services that we offer. We offer complex device implantation and follow up to include CRT-p and CRT-d and CSP pacing. We hold BSE Departmental Accreditation for Adult TTE, TOE and as a designated training centre.

Along with Consultant appointments we have heavily invested in the physiology staff group which is where this post fits in. Investment in the infrastructure with a replacement catheter lab commissioned in April 2023 and plans to expand into a second lab/hybrid lab to carry out device procedures. We have a robust replacement programme for our echo machines with new GE machines and a new reporting system.

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 over, remote monitoring follow up and device implant to keep up existing skills so experience in those areas would be an advantage.

RCCP/AHCS/HCPC registrations are desirable.

The post is for 37.5 hrs/week, worked over 6 days on an 8am to 6pm working pattern.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at North Bristol NHS Trust.

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North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building  are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

In Spring 2025, the Cardiology Specialty at NBT is forming a Group Cardiac Service with UHBW, operating as a joined-up service delivered across two Trusts. Cardiac Services will be led by a single leadership team, with UHBW acting as the lead organisation, and site-based leadership in place to support day-to-day operations on all sites. Cardiology care at NBT is delivered in the Brunel building at Southmead Hospital and at the Bristol Heart Institute for UHBW.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at North Bristol NHS Trust.

Essential criteria

• Degree in Healthcare Science or equivalent
• Adult Echo Accreditation- BSE or equivalent
• HCPC or voluntary registration with AHCS

Desirable criteria

• ASCTPart 1 and Part 2

Essential criteria

• Minimum of 2 years as Band 6 echocardiographer within the NHS
• Independent practitioner…