Advanced Specialist Cardiac Physiologist

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic cardiac physiologist to join our expanding team at Northern care Alliance (Bury, Rochdale and Oldham) providing cardiac physiology expertise within the area of echocardiography
The cardiorespiratory department delivers a full range of both invasive and non invasive diagnostic investigations across four sites. Within the echocardiography department, these include TTE, TOE and stress echo. We have an expanding range of physiologist led services including valve clinics and stress echo led by our BSE stress accredited physiologists.
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic and committed to developing and advancing their clinical skills as well as contributing towards expansion and development of the cardiac physiology service. We will fully support CPD, through courses, weekly echo meetings and provide opportunities for further training.
Suitable applicants should possess a BSc in Clinical Physiology (or equivalent) and BSE accreditation in Transthoracic Echo as well as meeting the requirements detailed in the person specification and job description.
Exceptional band 6 candidates working towards BSE accreditation will be considered. If a band 6 applicant is successful, training would be offered in this area. Such a candidate would transition to band 7 upon completion of specific competencies as discussed with their line manager, Provide cardiac physiology expertise within the area of echocardiography ensuring optimal standards of care are provided to patients.
Undertake autonomous interpretation of results and provision of accurate clinical echocardiography reports.
Provide specialist advice, training, mentoring and supervision in the field of
echocardiography to trainee cardiac physiologists, nursing and medical staff and any other professionals that require supportive training as part of their extended roles
Work collaboratively on a day to day basis with colleagues to ensure that the daily workload needs are met and assist in monitoring and maintaining quality of service and participate in clinical audit.
To undertake any other duties which is deemed appropriate to the band when requested by the Lead Cardiac Physiologist

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three
core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a betterwork-life balance.
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around our values and behaviours, please visit our careers website
https://www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk, To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trust's Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
We understand the importance of balancing work and home life. We are committed to supporting flexible working for our people wherever possible and all our colleagues are given the opportunity to discuss potential for flexible working. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) serves a diverse population, and each Care Organisation works hard to ensure all services are accessible and fair.
We respect the value of difference. So, our aim is to employ a workforce representative of the communities we serve. Regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, trans status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, religion or belief, all are welcome.
We also warmly welcome interest from serving and ex-personnel, and their relatives. Please identify that you are a member of the armed forces community on your application form to be entitled to a guaranteed interview (subject to essential criteria being met). As a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteed interviews are also available to disabled applicants when essential role requirements have been met.
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For posts advertised on a fixed term contract basis, we will offer secondments only for NHS appointments. Fixed term contracts will be only be offered for external non-NHS appointments.