We are seeking Band 6 Cardiac Physiologist to develop in all areas of Cardiac Diagnostics to include; Cardiac catheter procedures, pacemaker implant and follow up for both basic and complex devices, ETT, Tape analysis
We have full Echo services to include DSE, HSE, ESE and TOE. Opportunities to develop in Echo will be option as other skills are achieved to high levels.
We have a community based service additional to the hospital based diagnostics and you will be participant in the team roster to support these services
You will support our training programme affiliated to St Georges and participate in Audit, Educational meetings and team social activities.
PLEASE NOTE: This post does not initially include ECHO however this may be an option to progress.
Main duties of the job
Accountable to Principle Cardiac Physiologist Manager.
To develop advanced diagnostic skills in order to provide a comprehensive invasive and non-invasive cardiac investigation services within the Trust and to the local community.
To contribute to the delivery of a safe, high quality cardiac investigation service that is responsive to both patient and clinicians needs.
To ensure the successful implementation and roll out of any service improvements or new innovations that will improve the quality and safety of the service.
To independently analyse 24 hour tape ECGs. To extend professional training by completing BSE/HRUK for the proficiency of Echocardiography and complex pacemakers.
Attained competency in pacemaker follow-ups and implants. To perform cardiac investigation on wards especially those with high dependency patients and the critically.
Job responsibilities
To work towards performing and reporting independent Echocardiograms, maintaining high professional standards of technical competence and ensuring standards of essence of care at all times or to be working towards BSE accreditation.
To provide independent pacemaker implants and follow up clinic procedures for basic and complex generator.
To be actively performing ECG, Exercise stress testing and reporting.
To obtain and sustain independency in pacemaker clinics and implants.
To independently provide stress exercise test service when required.
To ensure criteria for procedure is correct.
Support junior staff offering advice and guidance as required.
To provide independent 24 hour tape analysis.
To take responsibility for the care of the patient whilst undertaking the procedure.
This includes manual handling.
To ensure patient confidentiality is observed at all times and observe the requirements of the data protection act and freedom of information act.
To be able to provide flexible working hours.
To observe all local rules and the Trusts employment policies and procedures.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
* BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology with Cardiac Specialism
* Voluntary State registration (RCCP)
Experience
* Extensive work placements in interventional and non-interventional departments.
* Shows additional relevant skills obtained outside of degree program
Knowledge
* In-depth knowledge of cardiology and cardiology procedures.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£39,959 to £48,117 a year+ 15% RRP plus HCA per annum
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