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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Fixed term NES funded three-year training posts
AfC pay band 6 entry level, starting salary: £37,831
NHS Education Scotland have provided funding for a Trainee Healthcare Scientists (Cardiac Physiology) within NHS Grampian. This positions will provide training in cardiac investigations including the specialist fields of Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) and Echocardiography (Echo). This position will be based at Dr Gray’s Hospital in Elgin with some specialist placements at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary throughout the three year programme.
The Cardiology service at Dr Gray’s consists of 1 Consultant Cardiologist, 2 Specialist Cardiology Nurses, 4 Cardiac Physiologists and 3 Assistant Technical Officers. The department provides a wide range of diagnostic testing and cardiology follow up, including 12 lead ECG, Exercise tolerance testing, ambulatory monitoring and reporting, pacemaker implantation and follow up and adult echocardiography.
The successful candidates will be enrolled on an MSc Scientist Training Programme leading to statutory registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). This is a postgraduate programme and applications are invited from graduates who hold a first degree with a minimum of 2:1 in a pure or applied science. Further detail on entry requirements can be found at:
https://nshcs.hee.nhs.uk/programmes/stp/applicants/entry-requirements
The academic aspect of the training will be provided and delivered in the North of England (Newcastle or Manchester) which will include distance learning and block release. The majority of clinical training will be delivered in-house at Dr Gray’s Hospital but candidates will be required to attend other departments and organisations to gain specialist experience.
The ideal candidates will have a committed in-depth interest and enjoyment of scientific practice and its application to direct clinical care. They will have excellent interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills as well as proven experience of self-directed learning, research and problem solving. The post is therefore ideal for a self-motivated science graduate wishing to work within the field of healthcare science.
Interview date: 19 July 2024
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