Role: Cardiac Physiologist X 2 Contract Length: 3 months Location: Telford IR35: Inside Pay Rate to Intermediary: Up to £29.93 per hour Security Clearance: Enhanced DBS Spinwell is recruiting for a Cardiac Physiologist for an excellent opportunity within the public sector. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CARDIAC PHYSIOLOGIST The role of the Cardiac Physiologist is to provide a high quality, patient focused, efficient Cardiac Device service within the Trust. Work in conjunction with the Head of Cardiorespiratory Services and other staff to ensure the service needs are met. To assist with a comprehensive implant and follow up CIED service, to include brady devices, ICD/CRT and diagnostic ILR monitoring To be working towards and/or maintain HRUK/IBHRE Accreditation. To be competent in performing, unsupervised all routine investigations in the department including, but not limited to, holter fitting and analysis, lead in ETT, physiological monitoring in Coronary angiography. Competency in Echo will also be encouraged if required. Maintain clinical competencies To support and facilitate the training and assessment of Physiologist, medical, technical and nursing staff SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE CARDIAC PHYSIOLOGIST BSc Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or equivalent BHRS Accreditation (or working towards ILS or ALS certification In depth knowledge of technical cardiology, including practice with a wide array of complex technical equipment. Able to work autonomously with a wide range of Cardiac devices from all manufacturers. Experience in applying theoretical knowledge into patient care. To be able to identify when emergency medical intervention is required and take appropriate action. Provision of immediate / advanced life support as Required. Work to an agreed occupational policy, being proactive in the development and maintenance of standards using evidence base Extensive practical experience working autonomously in technical cardiology, to include Cardiac device fu/implant, angiography, exercise testing and holter analysis with at least one year post qualification experience. Experience of teaching healthcare science students and less experienced staff. Ability to clinically prioritise tests and escalate results appropriately. Ability to exercise initiative when dealing with issues from any area. To act as a professional role model to all staff / colleagues Experience in maintaining device stock control in line with agreed contracts. Ability to use programs such as Excel & Word being able to set up documents and spreadsheets, and extract information. Independently use computer-based applications to investigate patients. Regularly responsible for data entry onto computer-based systems for reporting, monitoring activity and accurate record keeping and maintaining confidentiality Use of fine tools using a high degree of manual dexterity, co-ordination and sensory skills for patients’ investigation, e.g., use of pacing programmers Occasional requirement to move heavy equipment / patients using safe manual handling technique. Minimise hazards. To provide CPR as appropriate – highly physical Ability to concentrate frequently / for prolonged periods during investigation and reporting, e.g., pacing clinic, monitoring in the Cardiac Catheterisation Lab. Ability to multi-task while maintaining high levels of concentration. Be flexible, a team worker and be patient focused Ability to cope with frequently distressing circumstances in the clinical area, e.g. liaising with patients /relatives in life threatening conditions, in high pressure environments and coping with a patient fatality during investigation and treatment. Demonstrate empathy when dealing with patients and relatives in distressing conditions. Work in high pressure environments, such as ITU, HDU and A&E Resuscitation units as required Ability to communicate highly complex technical information across professional boundaries, including where there is a difference of opinion and evidence base. Able to contribute to delivering training to technical staff and other professional groups. Ability to effectively overcome barriers to communication when dealing with paediatrics, patients with disabilities, their relatives, and carers, often is distressing situations. If you are a Cardiac Physiologist, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell! We welcome all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion. Applying to this or any other vacancy advertised by Spinwell Ltd constitutes an agreement for Spinwell Ltd to hold your details for 24 months for the purpose of assessing suitability for the advertised position and to make you aware of any other positions deemed suitable of which You will make you aware by means of either email, text or phone. In line with GDPR regulations you are able to request your details be removed from the company data at any time by emailing us About You Not Specified About Us