Job Advert
NHS Fife wishes to recruit a trainee Cardiac Physiologist to embark on a 4 year training program in collaboration with the Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) starting in September 2021. You will be employed within the Cardiac Physiology service at Victoria Hospital on full time paid basis, funded by the Scottish Government as part of a national program to increase the pool of qualified cardiac physiologists. This post is funded for the 4 year training period only.
You will receive practical on the job training from our highly skilled and experienced team and learn how to perform a range of Cardiac diagnostic tests such as ECGs, Exercise Tolerance Tests, Cardiac Rhythm Monitors, Ambulatory ECG Monitoring. You will also be introduced to the more advanced work of the department such as Echocardiography and Cardiac Device Rhythm Management.
The academic element of your study will be provided by GCU through a combination of distance / on-line learning and block release. University fees will also be covered. On completion of your studies you will be awarded a BSc in Cardiac Physiology and be eligible to enter one of the Healthcare Science professional registers. Applicants should be aware of the necessity to begin the first year GCU programme by last week in September which has a two day per week commitment. On site employment may start at a slightly later date.
We are looking for a self motivated, dynamic individual with excellent communication, technical and people skills. They should be good at working in a team as well and independently, and with a strong desire for a career working with patients within the NHS.
Applicants should hold minimum BBC or BC0C at Higher grade with at least two of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics, as well as Mathematics or Physics at a minimum of intermediate 2 or above. A levels at CCC or a relevant related science degree.
Trainees are paid a percentage of the pay band maximum for the qualified rate which is dependent on the duration of the training period (see Terms and Conditions).
For informal enquiries or questions that are not already covered in the advert or the job description please contact Carol Speed, Head of Service Cardio-Respiratory Department NHS FIFE Tel 01592 648031 ext 21668
A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.