Cardiac Scientist - Training Programme

at  Northern Care Alliance NHS Group

INTERVIEW DATE

16/05/2024
Job overview
As a Trainee Healthcare Scientist STP, Cardiac Physiology you will be responsible for your own progression through the training programme, for completing the learning outcomes as outlined in the Curriculum Library, progressing through a mixture of work based competence and experience in NHS scientific departments and undertaking the complementary academic master’s programme at the designated Higher Education Institution.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ROLE IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE NORTHERN CARE ALLIANCE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST.

Main duties of the job
You will be expected to work within standard operating policies and procedures of the Sarlford Royal NHS Foundation Trust and the Northern Care Alliance and adhere to high standards of professionalism, health and safety, risk reduction, confidentiality, patient care and dignity, and respect for equality and diversity as set out in the NHS Constitution.
As a Trainee Healthcare Scientist cardiac physiology you will be employed by Cardiorespiratory Investigations at Salford Royal for a fixed term of three years, during which time you will work through a fulltime programme combining work-based learning and a part-time academic programme at master’s (MSc) level.
The post holder will follow the curriculum as detailed on the NSHCS webs
The trainee will undertake the full training programme to progress through the modules of the training scheme. In so doing they will learn how to perform and interpret clinical and specialist scientific processes underpinned by theoretical and applied knowledge and practical experience
Working for our organisation
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 better work-life balance.
For the latest information around our values and behaviours, please visit our careers website https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/
Person specification
Qualifications

Essential criteria

• BSc degree in a relevant physiology 1st or 2.1

Desirable criteria

• MSc degree in a relevant physiology

Professional Registration

Desirable criteria

• Qualified for RCCP/AHCS Registration

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience working in a healthcare setting in a Cardiac department
• Basic knowledge of Echocardiography

Desirable criteria

• Able to perform routine lung function testing
• Basic knowledge of Pacemakers

Skills & Abilities

Essential criteria

• Motivational skills, enthusiastic
• Good organisational skills including organising work load
• Good communications skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Ability to work flexibly
• Competent using IT systems including Word, Excel, email

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.
We reserve the right to close the online vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and return your application form as soon as possible.
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.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process, please contact resourcingnca@nca.nhs.uk