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Please note this is an indicative AFC Band 6, pending evaluation.
Fixed term for 3 years due to funding.
There is an exciting opportunity to apply for the position of Trainee Healthcare Scientist (Cardiac Physiology) within NHS Scotland. The position will be offered across Cardiac Investigations including Cardiac Echocardiography (ECH0) or Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM ). There is a total of 13 positions across Scotland.
There will be one post available within NHS Forth Valley at Forth Valley Royal Hospital. The post will offer specialist training in all aspects of Cardiac Investigations. The cardiology team consists of 16 Cardiac Physiologist, 4 Cardiographers, a Cardiology Unit Manager, Specialist Cardiology Nurses and 11 Consultants.
We provide a wide range of diagnostic investigations, including transoesophageal, transthoracic, stress and paediatric echocardiography. Specialist valve and Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy clinics, Exercise tolerance testing, ambulatory monitoring. We also provide complex device implantation and follow up and ILR implant service.
If successful you will be enrolled on the Scientist Training Programme. This is a post graduate programme and applications are invited from graduates who hold a first degree with a minimum of a 2:1 in a pure of 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 by either Newcastle University or Manchester University and will include distance learning and block release to attend the university for specialist training.
The majority of the clinical training will be delivered in house at Forth Valley Royal Hospital, but you may be required to attend other departments and organisations to gain specialist experience.
The ideal candidate 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 health care science, whilst living and working in one of the country’s most desirable environments.
The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.
Interviews for this position will take place on 13th July 2022.
Informal enquires to Jackie Maclachlan, Cardiac Investigations Manager 01324 566968.
Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail, therefore please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates.
NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.
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.