Overview
An opportunity has arisen for a flexible and motivated Band 5 Cardiac Physiologist to join our dynamic and supportive team. The post is based at Frimley Park Hospital, with an expectation to provide cross-site cover as service needs require.
The successful applicant will be competent to work independently, undertaking a broad range of invasive and non-invasive diagnostic investigations and procedures. Responsibilities will also include contributing to the training and supervision of junior staff, adapting to the changing needs of the department, and participating in the out-of-hours on-call rota.
We are seeking an individual who demonstrates commitment to professional development, with a willingness to further enhance their knowledge and skills in line with service requirements.
Main duties of the job
Cath Lab Experience And Responsibilities
* Actively working towards competency in pacing implants and follow-ups.
* Experience with intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), temporary pacing wire (TPW), and participation in the on-call rota for PPCI and device emergencies.
* Contribute to the 24/7 primary PCI service rota.
* Ensure all procedures are carried out in line with departmental policies, protocols, and risk assessments, while also contributing to their review and development.
* Maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge and technical skills in line with advances in cardiology, identifying and addressing personal training needs.
* Deliver a consistently high standard of patient care with strong attention to detail.
* Perform medically unsupervised exercise testing and assist in stress echocardiography procedures.
* Conduct and analyse ambulatory monitoring, including blood pressure and ECG.
* Some experience in tilt table testing.
Working for our organisation
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* BSc Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or equivalent
* RCCP membership or evidence of eligibility to apply
Desirable criteria
* ILS (Immediate Life Support)
Skills & Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* Good organisational and time management skills
* Ability to use initiative, apply a problem-solving approach and to work unsupervised where appropriate
Experience
Essential criteria
* Wide range of knowledge in cardiac investigation procedures
* Proficiency in and a strong underpinning knowledge of exercise tolerance testing and resting and ambulatory ECG and BP recording and interpretation
* Basic competency in pacemaker implants and follow up and ILRs
Desirable criteria
* Basic knowledge and workings of the Cardiac Catheterisation lab. To understand what the cardiac physiologist’s role is
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