Job Title: Temporary Band 5 Cardiac Physiologist Location: Birmingham NHS Employment Type: Full-Time, Temporary (initially 2 months, with possibility for extension) Hourly Rate: £21.50 per hour Ltd, paid via umbrella
About the Role:
Service Care Solutions is recruiting a Band 5 Cardiac Physiologist to join an NHS team in Birmingham. This temporary, full-time role offers an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional in cardiac diagnostics and monitoring. This position requires a proactive individual with solid experience in cardiac physiology who can perform independent tasks with accuracy and professionalism.
Key Responsibilities:Electrocardiogram (ECG) Testing: Conduct standard and complex ECGs, ensuring accuracy and patient comfort.
Heart Monitor Fitting: Fit various heart monitors (e.g., Holter monitors) accurately, ensuring patients are well-informed about their use.
Holter Monitor Analysis & Reporting: Analyze Holter monitor data independently and provide detailed reports for review.
Patient Interaction: Ensure a high standard of patient care and communication, explaining procedures clearly and answering any questions.
Data Interpretation & Reporting: Interpret cardiac data accurately and provide independent, clinically relevant reports for healthcare teams.
Equipment Maintenance: Maintain and calibrate cardiac equipment, following NHS protocols and ensuring operational readiness.
Requirements:Qualifications: Degree or equivalent qualification in Cardiac Physiology or relevant healthcare field.
Experience: Proven experience as a Cardiac Physiologist, particularly in performing ECGs, fitting heart monitors, and analyzing/reporting on Holter monitor data.
Technical Skills: Familiarity with modern cardiac monitoring equipment and relevant software systems.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to interact professionally with patients and colleagues.
Independence & Teamwork: Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.
Additional Information:Working Hours: Full-time (likely 37.5 hours per week), Monday to Friday.
Contract Length: 2 months initially, with strong potential for extension based on performance and operational needs.
Compliance: Current DBS and relevant immunizations are required.
Please also bear in mind our £250 referral fee bonus for any nurse you refer who we place in to work on a 3-month contract.
We also offer a £250 sign up bonus for any new nurses that register with our agency. This will be paid in your first pay packet.
The Benefits of Working with Service Care Solutions:
DBS disclosures provided via fast track online services free of charge
3 weekly payroll runs
£250 training allowance
Excellent pay rates
Specialist mental health consultants offering single point of contact
Frequent notifications of upcoming opportunities via text and email
Ltd and PAYE payment options available
Nationwide provider of mental health staff to over 40 different NHS Trusts and over 200 local authorities
Please send your CV to andrew.wiles@servicecare.org.uk
