The Cardiac Investigations team is seeking to appoint a permanent Chief Cardiac Physiologist. We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven individual to join our innovative and stimulating department, which provides high-quality, safe, and compassionate care to patients and their families.
About Our Department
Our department offers high-quality training and has recently been awarded Training Hospital of the Year by BJCA. A member of our echo team received an individual award for best trainer. We have strong links with Health Education England and BSE. We empower our physiologists and offer development into physiologist-led services, such as Contrast Echo. We also provide specialist services including stress echocardiography, TOE, and 4D imaging.
Professional Support and Recognition
Our team supports accreditation bodies like the Heart Rhythm Society and the British Society of Echocardiography. Our highly skilled staff have represented us at national conferences.
Role Requirements
1. Assist in delivering high-quality Cardiology technical services in line with NSF recommendations.
2. Deputise for the department head to manage the team, including clerical staff, ATOs, SATOs, and cardiac physiologists.
3. Perform advanced cardiac tests and procedures, interpret results, and report findings to clinicians.
4. Provide clinical supervision and training for trainees and professionals.
5. Serve as an expert resource for technical Cardiology issues in primary and secondary care.
6. Engage in research and development activities, including testing new equipment.
Our Service Locations
We operate across North Tyneside, Wansbeck, Hexham, and other community hospitals and clinics, including the Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital. We also provide home care and community services, offering patients greater choice and control, supporting independence, and aiming to deliver exceptional patient experiences.
Application Information
For further details or informal visits, please contact:
* Name: Stacy Cooper
* Job Title: Echocardiography Lead Physiologist
* Email: stacy.cooper@northumbria-healthcare.nhs.uk
* Telephone: 01670 529794
Please note: This role may require assessment centre or psychometric testing. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once sufficient applications are received.
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