Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist Echo Lead

Job Description

Nuffield Health is Britain’s largest not-for-profit healthcare organisation. We’re looking to recruit a Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist to lead ourEcho (Echocardiography) service at our Leeds Hospital. Join us and play your part in building a healthier nation.About Leeds HospitalNuffield Health Leeds Hospital is proud to have received an "Outstanding" rating from the health care regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The CQC highlighted that patient care was at the heart of the service and this is testimony to the commitment, skill and pride of the team at the hospital.Our highly successful, purpose-built hospital, deals with complex surgery and a vast range of specialities involving some 300 consultants. There are 80 bedrooms, an 8 bed Level 3 critical care unit and 6 theatres (2 Stryker laparoscopic and 2 laminar flow). These facilities, and high standards of care, make us one of the leading providers of private healthcare in the area. Our staff are welcoming, friendly and supportive, headed by a caring and effective management team. We’re close to the city centre and central railway station.The RoleThe successful candidate will support the cardiology department in the delivery of all areas of echocardiography including transthoracic (TTE), Consultant led stress echocardiography, bubble & contrast studies and consultant led transesophageal echo (TOE). Experience in Pediatric and Congenital Echocardiography would also be an advantage. There is huge potentialto expand this service, as well as to maintain skills in other core areas of invasive and non-invasive services.The PersonYou will need to be currently registered with the RCCP, or equivalent, as a Clinical Physiologist. You will hold a BSc Clinical Physiology and/or BTEC ONC and HNC qualification or equivalent - as required for RCCP registration, as well as holding full accreditation with theBritish Society of Echocardiography (BSE).An excellent communicator and team worker, you must be flexible, motivated and committed to the highest standards of patient care. As a Nuffield Cardiac Physiologist, you’ll get to enjoy the real respect, rapport and effective working of a close-knit team, while benefiting from support and training opportunities.The BenefitsIn return, we offer a working environment that will help you grow your skills and experience and get the best out of life. Other benefits include 25 days’ annual holiday (increasing with service), gym membership, private healthcare and a range of lifestyle and financial wellbeing benefits.Be your best and join us in building a healthier nation.Salary - £37,500 - £43,800 per annum (Dependant On Experience)Closing date - 18/01/2021Location - LeedsContract Type - PermanentWeekly Hours - 37.5 Applications will be considered as they are received and interviews will be arranged accordingly. We reserve the right to close adverts early, for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications. Therefore please apply early to ensure you are considered for the post.