Overview
Two highly motivated Cardiac Physiologists specializing in echocardiography are invited to join the Cardiology team at Croydon University Hospital and Purley War Memorial Hospital on a rotational basis within Croydon Health Services NHS Trust.
The department conducts a wide range of investigations, both invasive and non-invasive. A complement of 8 Cardiologists is supported by Cardiac Physiologists, Assistant Practitioners, Physiologist Helpers and a Clerical Support Team, with Specialist Registrars and Nurses in Arrhythmia, Heart Failure and Cardiac Rehab.
Adult and paediatric transthoracic echocardiography is regularly performed, along with advanced echocardiography including stress echo (exercise and dobutamine), bubble studies and contrast echo. A full range of non-invasive and invasive procedures are performed, and there is a well-established Pacemaker, ICD and CRT implant and follow-up service.
To work in cooperation with the Principal Clinical Cardiac Physiologist and Cardiology Imaging Consultant as part of the team delivering Cardiac Physiology Services to Croydon Health Services NHS Trust in a timely, efficient, high-quality, equitable and cost-effective manner.
Responsibilities
* Specialist in the field of echocardiography and experience in all other areas of non-invasive cardiac diagnostic testing.
* Work closely with the echo team and be qualified to full British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) accreditation standard or equivalent.
* Provide cover in the non-invasive service as appropriate and as the needs of the service dictate.
* Fulfil designated managerial, health and safety and educational responsibilities as required.
Qualifications
* BSc in Clinical Physiology, HNC, MPPM or equivalent.
* Full accreditation in echocardiography (e.g., BSE or equivalent) is essential for the post.
About Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
The Trust provides hospital and community services from multiple community and specialist clinics across Croydon. It was formed on 1 August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff serve a population of over 360,000. Croydon University Hospital is a busy London hospital, with growing healthcare delivery outside hospital settings including clinics, specialist centres and home care. District nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals, community matrons and Children’s Hospital at Home services support patients across Croydon.
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Croydon is a busy, exciting and diverse place to work with one of the youngest and growing populations in London. We are a close-knit and friendly organisation where all 3600 staff are valued. Listening into Action empowers staff at all levels to initiate improvements in care.
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