Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist - Cardiology B7

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly specialised Cardiac Physiologist to join the Cardiology team within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s South Sector, primarily based at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH). The successful candidate will support the delivery and development of a comprehensive cardiac physiology service, with a particular focus on echocardiography and the developing Ambulatory Care Hub. The role offers opportunities to work across a range of specialist services, participate in research echocardiography and contribute to service development. Specialist training and support will be provided where required.

Applicants should hold a BSc in Clinical Physiology from an AHCS/RCCP-approved educational provider, or an equivalent qualification and experience approved by either body, together with Masters-level professional accreditation in adult transthoracic echocardiography, or be working towards this.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis following interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

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Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Permanent position
• Base location: Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH), Govan Road, Glasgow, G51 4TF.
• Hours: 36 hours per week.
• Work pattern:
• Monday to Tuesday: 9:00am5:00pm.
• Wednesday to Friday: 9:00am4:30pm.
• Working arrangements: The post will primarily support the Ambulatory Care Hub and will involve rotation across echocardiography services and cross-site working.
  

Key Responsibilities

The post holder will contribute to the delivery of a well-established echocardiography service covering acute inpatients, cardiology outpatients and wider specialties across the South Sector. Responsibilities will include supporting physiologist-led GP direct access services for the investigation of murmurs, palpitations and heart failure, as well as providing echocardiography support to complex clinics at QEUH, Maternity and the West Glasgow Ambulatory Care Hospital (WGACH).

The role will involve participation in the developing research echocardiography service, with support available where required. The wider Cardiac Physiology service includes routine and complex pacemaker and device follow-up, including CRT and His Bundle follow-up, remote monitoring across major manufacturers, a physiologist-led implantable loop recorder service, syncope follow-up, and resting and ambulatory ECG and blood pressure monitoring and exercise testing.

The post holder will contribute to service development through the NHSGGC Managed Clinical Network for Heart Disease and support the development of extended-scope roles for physiologists. Rotation across services and cross-site working will be required, with specialist training provided as appropriate.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• BSc in Clinical Physiology from an AHCS/RCCP-approved educational provider, or equivalent qualification and experience approved by either body.
• Masters-level professional accreditation in adult transthoracic echocardiography, or currently working towards this.
• Specialist knowledge and experience relevant to cardiac physiology and echocardiography.
• Ability to contribute to echocardiography services across acute inpatient, outpatient and wider specialty settings.
• Willingness to participate in research echocardiography and service development.
• Ability to work across different cardiac physiology services and sites.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and specialist training.
  
  

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
  
  

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact

• Name: Catherine Vaughan
• Post title: Clinical Lead Physiologist
• Telephone: 0141 452 3194
• Email: catherine.vaughan@nhs.scot
  
  

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:

This vacancy may close early due to a high volume of applications. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

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