Overview
An exciting career opportunity has arisen for a Chief Cardiac Physiologist in Echo to join our friendly team in the Clinical Measurements Department at the James Paget University Hospital as well as providing an Echo service within the newly built Community Diagnostic Centres.
Responsibilities
* To assess, plan and implement non‑invasive cardiac diagnostics without direct supervision, primarily in Echocardiography in line with BSE standards.
* To support the management responsibilities of the Multi‑Disciplinary Team within the Clinical Measurements Department with specific responsibility for providing professional support and highly specialist cardiac physiologist advice as necessary.
* To take charge of the Clinical Measurement Department as required.
* To maintain health and safety of patients and colleagues at all times by complying with all relevant Trust policies.
* To be an active member of the Multi‑Disciplinary Team, leading/liaising/communicating as necessary and supporting junior staff.
Qualifications
Suitability requires the following:
* Completed a BSc in Clinical Physiology (or equivalent) and be RCCP or AHCS registered.
* Hold BSE accreditation in Adult Transthoracic Echo (or equivalent).
* Only fully accredited applicants in adult Echocardiography will be considered for this post.
* Excellent communication skills and ability to work both as part of a team and independently.
* Advanced knowledge of cardiac anatomy.
Contact Details
For further details or informal visits contact:
Ruth Mixer, Senior Chief Cardiac Physiologist, Email: ruth.mixer@jpaget.nhs.uk, Tel: 01493 452424
Natalie Sales, Chief Cardiac Physiologist, Email: natalie.sales@jpaget.nhs.uk, Tel: 01493 452424
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