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Cardiac Output

The Free Independent Job Vacancy and News Bulletin For Cardiology Technical Staff

Issue Number 225 July 2012

2011

Issue Number 210 May 2011

Address: Tamar Science Park, Derriford, Plymouth. PL6 8BU Telephone: 01752 201144

Fax: 01752 720795 E-Mail: tommy.crimp@cardioanalytics.com

www.cardiac-output.com

The Free Interdependent Job Vacancy and News Bulletin For Cardiology Technical Staff

Views expressed in this issue are not necessarily those of the editor or publication

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020 7220 0811Contact our cardiology team

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ROYAL BROMPTON HOSPITAL

Advanced Practitioner Paediatric Echocardiography Echocardiography

BAND 8A £45, 068 - £52, 838 (pa inc HCA)

JOB REF: 312-RB-PA-3386 The Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Trust is the UK’s largest post-graduate specialist heart and lung centre. We are a world famous organisation with a proud history in the investigation, treatment and research of heart and lung disease. From our two sites – in Chelsea, London and Harefield, Middlesex – we strive to develop our staff both personally and professionally to ensure our patients get the first class service they deserve. As one of the leading Paediatric Echocardiography Services in the UK, we carry out around 8000 scans per year including standard transthoracic echo, intra and perioperative TOE and specialised echo such as three-dimensional imaging. In addition, the team carry out approximately 2500 fetal scans within the trust site and at referring fetal medicine centres. We are seeking an experienced Echocardiographer to join our team. The post is based in Paediatric Echocardiography; however there will be opportunities for continuing professional development in other disciplines and areas of echocardiography.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the provision and day-to-day running of an efficient and effective paediatric echocardiography service. The candidates applying for this post should have gained experience in echocardiography and have obtained BSE accreditation. This position will be based at The Royal Brompton Hospital. Closing Date: 9th July 2012 Due to the popularity of some positions, we reserve the right to close the vacancies early on receipt of sufficient applicants. If you want to know more just ask; informal visits are actively encouraged. If this interests you please do consider applying. Call Lindsey Condron on 0207 352 8121 extension 8219 or email on l.condron@rbht.nhs.uk Please apply online at www.jobs.nhs.uk quoting ref: 312-RB-PA-3386 Alternatively, email the Human Resources contact Hollie Small on h.small@rbht.nhs.uk or call 020 7352 8121 ext 7729. For more opportunities visit www.rbht.nhs.uk You are providing your personal information to the Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust for the purposes of staff administration; administration of membership records (Foundation Trust Membership); crime prevention & prosecution of offenders; National Fraud initiative and occupational health purposes and by applying for this post you hereby consent to the Trust processing of your personal data as outlined above.

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Dorset Heart Centre/Cardiac Department Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Highly Specialised Cardiac PhysiologistEchocardiography Job Ref: 153-SCPBAND7-3435 Salary: Band 7 £30,460 - £40,157 pa pro rata Hours f/t - p/t

Cardiac Physiologist Job Ref: 153-B5CARDIACPHYS-3380 Salary: Band 5 £21,176 - £27,625 pa Hours f/t - p/t

Due to internal promotion and further expansion of our cardiac services, including Primary PCI, we are pleased to be able to offer Cardiac Physiologist positions in the Dorset Heart Centre.

We are extremely proud of our extensive cardiac coronary intervention facilities comprising of four Catheter Labs. We are one of the Top 5 centres in the country for PCI activity based at a DGH, utilising such high end techniques as laser atherectomy, rotablation with integrated IVUS, pressure wire capabilities and OCT. We also have a strong emphasis on research.

An ever increasing electrophysiology and tachy service for a population of one million and our brady pacing service (implants >500 new systems annually), make us one of the biggest pacing centres in the UK.

Our services are supported by nine Consultant Cardiologists, including three specialist EP Consultants and five clinical fellows. The department expansion will also include bringing a further Coronary Intervention Consultant Cardiologist to the Centre.

Non-invasive procedures include an established BSE Accredited Echocardiography service performing over 10,000 diagnostic scans p.a. This service has state of the art equipment – Philips IE 33s – in a modern, comfortable working environment. Tests include both 2D & 3D TTE/TOE, as well as an AV optimisation service.

Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist - Echocardiography

This post would suit a BSE accredited Cardiac Physiologist with at least three years’ experience, who is able to perform and interpret to a high standard 2D and 3D Echocardiograms, heart failure studies and imaging during some invasive investigations and have Transoesophageal imaging experience.

This candidate would be expected to support on-going research projects and also assist in education programmes for junior Cardiac Physiologists and junior medical staff.

Cardiac Physiologist

This post is suitable for a physiologist with some experience in cardiac catheter lab procedures, including left/right heart catheterisation and pacing.

The successful applicants will possess BSc Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or equivalent, as well as RCCP registration. The H.S. Cardiac Physiologist (Echo) will have BSE Accreditation. Experience in a wide range of cardiac investigations is essential and training in more specialised techniques will be provided. We are fully supportive of personal and professional development; you will be encouraged to attend courses, conferences and seminars relevant to you. There is at present a 24/7 on call Rescue PCI service, with expansion in the near future to 24/7 PPCI.

For our patients, the Dorset Heart Centre means having access to the best specialist care on their doorstep. For you, it means an exciting, challenging and rewarding career move. So if you’re interested, then come and join a dynamic, friendly and forward thinking department with staff to match.

Please contact Sue Weaver, Cardiac Technical Manager on 01202 704053.

To apply, please visit www.jobs.nhs.uk and search under the relevant Job Ref number. Closing Date: 15 July 2012

To find out more about us visit: www.rbch.nhs.uk

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The hospital on Harley Street

Clinical Cardiac Scientifi c TechnicianReference: LC000723Department: CardiologyHours: 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday 08:00 to 18:00, variable shift patterns)Band: 5/ 6 equivalentSalary: £31,253 to £41,392 per annum, inclusive of allowances, dependant on experience.

The London Clinic is the UK’s largest independently owned non-profi t hospital. We undertake highly complex procedures in addition to routine surgery and medicine.

Consisting of over 250 patients beds and 12 operating theatres including dedicated endoscopy suites, a day surgery unit and a 24 hour consultant-led Intensive Care Unit.

We combine the warmth of traditional patient care with unrivalled expertise.

The Cardiology Outpatients Department, located at 5 Devonshire Place, is a technician-led service. We currently offer trans-thoracic echocardiography and a range of non-invasive cardiac and respiratory function testing, which we also offer the service to our inpatients at 20 Devonshire Place.

We require an experienced Clinical Cardiac Scientifi c Technician to undertake a range of non-invasive investigations excluding echocardiography. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate competence in a broad range of procedures including exercise stress testing, 24 hour ECG, BP monitoring, event monitoring and tape analysis, and must be prepared to lead in technician-led exercise stress test. Previous experience of respiratory function testing would be an advantage.

For this post you will require HTEC/degree or equivalent in a relevant subject and will have ASCST. ILS accreditation would be an advantage although on-site training can be provided.

We can offer a friendly and supportive working environment, with staff benefi ts including pension scheme, private healthcare plan, life assurance and an interest-free season ticket loan.

The Clinic has an excellent Clinical Training and Practice Development department and strongly supports continuing professional development and education.

For an application form and job description, please visit our website, email or call us via the details below.

T: +44 (0)20 7935 4444E: jobs@thelondonclinic.co.ukW: thelondonclinic.co.uk

Closing Date: 27th of July 2012

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Our specialist Cardiology team are constantly seeking qualified, hardworking and motivated Cardiographer to help fill our NHS and private hospital vacancies we have each week. Below are just a couple of our current vacancies

Cath Lab, Echocardiography, Electrophysiology, Pacing, Respiratory, Stress testing, Tape analysis

BSE Accredited Echocardiographers – Nationwide

We have a number of exciting vacancies nationwide for Echocardiographers ideally with British Society of Echocardiography accreditation. If you have experience in any of the following, we’d love to hear form you:

yEcho’s and producing independent reports

yTransthoracic Echo and Transoesaphageal Echo

yExperience in 2D/3D Echo’s

y In-patients and out-patients

yStress Echo’s

y Interpretation of complex Echo studies

yDoppler and TDI Doppler

CRM/Invasive Cardiac Physiologist – South of England

We are currently seeking experienced Invasive Cardiac Physiologist for exciting roles based in the south of England. Ideal candidates should be a physiologist working in CRM, have proven skills in all aspects of invasive cardiology, including Cath Lab, Pacing and Follow ups, ICDs. Experience within the field of EP would also be advantageous.

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ROYAL BROMPTON HOSPITAL

Echocardiographer Echo

BAND 7 £36,552 - £46,374 (pa inc HCA)

JOB REF: 312-RB-CE-3402

The Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Trust is the UK’s largest post-graduate specialist heart and lung centre. We are a world famous organisation with a proud history in the investigation, treatment and research of heart and lung disease. From our two sites – in Chelsea, London and Harefield, Middlesex – we strive to develop our staff both personally and professionally to ensure our patients get the first class service they deserve.

As one of the leading Echocardiography Services in the UK, we carry out around 18,000 scans per year including standard transthoracic echo, intra and perioperative TOE and specialised echo such as 3D, contrast, dyssynchrony, and stress studies. We are currently undertaking several local echo research studies and are also participating in International studies.

We are looking for an experienced Echocardiographer to join our team which is led by Director of Echocardiography, Professor Roxy Senior. The post is based in Adult Echocardiography; however there will be opportunities for continuing professional development in other disciplines and areas of echocardiography.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the provision and day-to-day running of an efficient and effective echocardiography service. The candidates applying for this post should have gained experience in echocardiography and have obtained BSE accreditation. This position will be based at The Royal Brompton Hospital.

Closing Date: 9th July 2012 Due to the popularity of some positions, we reserve the right to close the vacancies early on receipt of sufficient applicants. If you want to know more just ask; informal visits are actively encouraged. If this interests you please do consider applying. Call Lindsey Condron on 0207 352 8121 extension 8219 or email on l.condron@rbht.nhs.uk Please apply online at www.jobs.nhs.uk quoting ref: 312-RB- CE-3402 Alternatively, email the Human Resources contact Natasha Haque on n.haque@rbht.nhs.uk or call 020 7351 8274. For more opportunities visit www.rbht.nhs.uk You are providing your personal information to the Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust for the purposes of staff administration; administration of membership records (Foundation Trust Membership); crime prevention & prosecution of offenders; National Fraud initiative and occupational health purposes and by applying for this post you hereby consent to the Trust processing of your personal data as outlined above.

Tel: 0870 246 1888 E-mail: info@pml.tel Web: www.physiologicalmeasurements.com FS515603

Southampton BSE Exam Revision CourseFriday 5th - Saturday 6th October 2012Physiological Measurements and Southampton NHS Trust are running a one or two day exam preparation course. Aimed at cardiac physiologists, specialist nurses, doctors or other suitably qualified healthcare professionals that are about to take the BSE Adult Accreditation Exam; additionally it would also be suitable for any practitioner looking to update their theoretical knowledge and practical interpretation of echocardiography. The course will be run in the superb environment of the Heartbeat Unit at Southampton Hospital.

Faculty

Dr Dhrubo Rakhit (DR)Consultant Cardiologist and Echo Specialist University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

Dr Benjamin Adeyemi MBBS M.Sc FRSM (Hons). (BA)Royal Marsden Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Consultant Clinical Scientist and Lecturer in Ultrasound Physics

Dr Grant Heatlie (GH) Consultant Cardiologist, University Hospital of North Staffordshire

Mr Andrew Honeyman MSc MBA (AH)Cardiac PhysiologistClinical Lead for Physiological Measurements Ltd.

Information & RegistrationPlease call 0870 246 1888 for further information and course registration