Associate Practitioner (Diagnostic Cardiology Unit)

We are seeking a flexible, enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to become part of our dedicated, highly focused Non-Invasive team working to provide and maintain a high standard of healthcare to patients on all wards and peripheral hospitals within Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

The post holder will be responsible for performing a range of routine non-invasive Diagnostic Cardiology investigations on inpatients and outpatients.

The post holder will perform the following procedures within the non-invasive service; 12 Lead ECG, ambulatory ECG/BP analysis, ETT, autonomic function testing, and Tilt Table testing.

Main duties of the job

To work without direct supervision in performing and recording various cardiology investigations provided by the department for a safe, effective, and efficient Cardiology service.

To assist Clinical Physiologists and support the delivery of quality healthcare including more complex procedures to patients within Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

Perform routine non-invasive cardiac investigations independently such as: Ambulatory ECG and BP Ambulatory monitor fitting and analysis, performing 12 lead ECG in a range of clinical settings, Fitting and analysis of long-term monitoring equipment e.g., Cardiac Memos.

To assist as the second practitioner in Tilt Table Testing and Exercise Tolerance Testing working under the guidance of a Senior Physiologist. To assist the implanting Clinician/Physiologist during ILR implantation, monitoring haemodynamic status and providing patient information.

To take responsibility for the initial management of unwell patients or untoward ECG findings.

To train and develop staff and students in performing all tasks as deemed appropriate by the service lead and head of department.

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its employees. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.