This is an exciting opportunity to join our friendly, dynamic and supportive team in the Cardiac Investigation Department, Heart and Lung Centre in Wolverhampton. This is a tertiary cardiothoracic centre with 18 cardiologists, 6 cardiac surgeons and 2 thoracic surgeons. The cardiology department provides a 24/7 primary PCI service, TAVI, Mitra Clip, left atrial appendage occlusion, PFO closure, heart failure clinic, adult congenital heart disease clinic, complex EP service, and the full range of implantable electronic cardiac devices. We are looking for a fully BSE accredited Cardiac Physiologist to join our busy, friendly and supportive Cardiac Investigation Department. Consideration will be given to those candidates who have not yet fully gained accreditation, however, are almost independent with practical and reporting skills and close to completion. To participate in the provision of the full technical echo service to BSE and local standards. To provide an efficient running of the technical service by prioritising daily workloads. To maintain standards of technical competency in the provision of non-invasive diagnostic cardiac procedures. To take shared responsibility for the daily review and prioritising of inpatient requests for echocardiograms, by liaising with ward/medical staff and ensuring availability of technical staff/resources. To contribute to the day to day running of the echo service, ensuring that all equipment is operational and clean and that stock levels are adequate. To promptly report equipment faults and directly resolve these with the relevant company engineers. To provide first line interpretation and full technical reports of individual tests performed whilst reviewing/assisting with the reporting of studies performed by junior staff. To participate/lead in bi-weekly Echo MDT meetings To respond to emergency situations appropriately, maintaining relevant BLS/ILS training. To assist with research studies as required. To remain up to date with latest trends in clinical physiology, translating these into practice and disseminating knowledge to staff. To ensure all patients receive appropriate and individualised care. To Undertake Other Area Of Service Provision If Required. The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We’re passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients. We are delighted that we have been rated as “Good” by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020. The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Emma Painter Job title: Cardiology Service Lead Email address: emma.painter@nhs.net Telephone number: 01902 694219