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NHS Grampian
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
Department of Cardiology
Cardiac Clinical Scientist Trainee
2 x Full-time posts: 37.5 hrs per week
Fixed term NES funded three-year training posts
AfC pay band 6 entry level, starting salary: £33,072
NHS Education Scotland have provided funding for NHS thirteen Trainee Healthcare Scientists (Cardiac Physiology) within NHS Scotland. These positions will provide training in cardiac investigations including the specialist fields of Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) and Echocardiography (Echo). There are two positions available with NHS Grampian at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary Hospital.
The Cardiac physiology team at Aberdeen consists of twenty four Cardiac Physiologists and six Cardiographers. We provide the full range of diagnostic and therapeutic cardiological procedures such as echocardiography and cardiac rhythm management. There are two busy interventional cardiac cath labs which provide a range of services form coronary intervention, cardiac device implantation and electrophysiological procedures.
The successful candidates will be enrolled on a 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 (Manchester or Newcastle) which will include distance learning and block release. The majority of clinical training will be delivered in-house at ARI 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. Upon graduation the candidates will be free to apply for qualified cardiac physiology posts either at ARI or at other cardiological centres throughout NHS Scotland.
Closing date: 18 July 2022
Interview date: 25 July 2022
Enquiries to: Mr Andrew McConnell, Cardiac Physiology Manager. Tel: 01224 551737. email: andy.mcconnell@nhs.scot
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.