Assistant Clinical Physiologist – Cardiology

Type: Trainee
Location: Derby, DE223NE

Description:

A Vacancy at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust.

An opportunity to join our dedicated team as a Trainee Assistant Physiologist performing routine diagnostic investigations has arisen within the Clinical Measurement Department.

Once qualified as an Assistant Physiologist, you will be performing a range of standard diagnostic clinical measurement investigations from various departmental sections.

This post is based at the Royal Derby Hospital however rotation will be expected to Queens Hospital Burton and the 3 Community Diagnostic Centres – Florence Nightingale Community Hospital, Ilkeston Community Hospital and Sir Robert Peel.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, well motivated individual to join our busy team performing a variety of diagnostic tests on patients across a variety of disciplines.

You will primarily be involved in recording Electrocardiographs (ECG’s) on a variety of inpatients and outpatients of all ages. As competency progresses the post holder will develop further skills to enable them to perform and assist with other tests carried out within the department.

This post holder will be expected to undertake the Certificate in Electrocardiography in order to attain competency in ECG recording and basic interpretation.

Closing date: 05 May 2025

Interview date: 19 May 2025

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:
• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:
• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

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This advert closes on Monday 5 May 2025

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