Lead Cardiac Physiologist

The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth

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Job summary

The Cardiology & Respiratory unit at St John & St Elizabeth Hospital is a looking for a dynamic and committed Lead Cardiac Physiologist to be a clinical lead for the non-invasive Cardiac diagnostic service. You will lead on the continued growth and development of the echocardiography and pacing service.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will also lead the Cardiology department in other cardiac investigations. Clinical duties will include performing resting Transthoracic Echo, Transesophageal echo Exercise stress and Dobutamine Stress echo, bubble and contrast echo, 12 Lead ECGs, Holter Monitoring and Analysis, Event Monitoring, Blood pressure Monitoring, Exercise Testing, routine pacemaker checks and Administrative duties.

The successful candidate must independently write clinical reports for transthoracic echocardiography to a BSE standard. In addition, physiologist clinical reports will be provided following holter and ETT analysis.

About us

Located in leafy St Johns Wood on the Jubilee line, minutes from Central London, our luxury private Hospital has an international reputation for providing the highest quality of care to patients and is unique in that all profits fund our onsite Hospice, St Johns.

Date posted

28 October 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience 49,930.00

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B0263-24-0227

Job locations

60 Grove End Road

St John’s Wood

London

NW8 9NH


Job description

Job responsibilities

What would be my responsibilities as Lead Cardiac Physiologist

To lead on the day to day running of the diagnostic service: managing resources in line with service requirements

To lead the service development and continued growth of the service

To lead on department meetings, staff 1:1s and staff appraisals.

Work with the Head of Cardiology to deliver on end of month financial reporting, KPI dashboard and audits

To participate in cardiac investigations within own skill-base, and have working knowledge of all aspects of all services, including administrative duties. This will include performing tests and providing the reports.

The post holder will be expected to act as an independent practitioner without direct supervision.

Be aware of BSE, SCST and NICE guidelines and to carry out all procedures in accordance with these nationally agreed guidelines and policies of the department and hospital.

To maintain expertise in cardiac resuscitation procedures in accordance with agreed and established policies.

Responsible for safe use of complex cardiology testing equipment to ensure patient and personal safety.

To implement quality controls and assurance in accordance with agreed standards

Cleaning the cardiology equipment in accordance the hospital infection control policy on the cleaning of bio hazards.

Perform the full compliment of cardiology investigations without medical supervision and maintain awareness when a result requires further immediate follow up and act accordingly.

Manage the pacemaker follow up lists conducting annual reviews, or advised in line with MHRA.

Write technical reports for relevant investigations.

Participate in the development and implementation of policies and protocols within the department of cardiology and in Echo related policies.

Undertake research and clinical audit in conjunction with the physicians and manager.

To assist the Cardiologist in theatres with DC cardioversions.

Ensure that the standard of work is maintained the Hospitals rating with the CQC and help the Hospital achieve an Outstanding rating.

Job description

Job responsibilities

What would be my responsibilities as Lead Cardiac Physiologist

To lead on the day to day running of the diagnostic service: managing resources in line with service requirements

To lead the service development and continued growth of the service

To lead on department meetings, staff 1:1s and staff appraisals.

Work with the Head of Cardiology to deliver on end of month financial reporting, KPI dashboard and audits

To participate in cardiac investigations within own skill-base, and have working knowledge of all aspects of all services, including administrative duties. This will include performing tests and providing the reports.

The post holder will be expected to act as an independent practitioner without direct supervision.

Be aware of BSE, SCST and NICE guidelines and to carry out all procedures in accordance with these nationally agreed guidelines and policies of the department and hospital.

To maintain expertise in cardiac resuscitation procedures in accordance with agreed and established policies.

Responsible for safe use of complex cardiology testing equipment to ensure patient and personal safety.

To implement quality controls and assurance in accordance with agreed standards

Cleaning the cardiology equipment in accordance the hospital infection control policy on the cleaning of bio hazards.

Perform the full compliment of cardiology investigations without medical supervision and maintain awareness when a result requires further immediate follow up and act accordingly.

Manage the pacemaker follow up lists conducting annual reviews, or advised in line with MHRA.

Write technical reports for relevant investigations.

Participate in the development and implementation of policies and protocols within the department of cardiology and in Echo related policies.

Undertake research and clinical audit in conjunction with the physicians and manager.

To assist the Cardiologist in theatres with DC cardioversions.

Ensure that the standard of work is maintained the Hospitals rating with the CQC and help the Hospital achieve an Outstanding rating.

Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Able to perform a wide range of non-invasive investigations independently.
  • Understanding of respiratory and cardiac procedures and techniques even if not yet performing some of the more complex procedures.
  • Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.
  • Leadership skills.
  • Teaching skills.
  • IT skills

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc in Clinical Physiology or Equivalent
  • RCCP Registration
  • BSE or Equivalent

Desirable

  • ALS (Desirable) or ILS

Experience

Essential

  • Experience as independent practitioner in Cardiology investigations.
  • Technician led Exercise Testing
  • Able to independently perform and report Adult Transthoracic Echocardiograms
  • Experience in assisting with/performing exercise and Dobutamine stress echocardiograms and bubble and contrast echocardiograms
  • 24 Hour Holter Analysis

Desirable

  • Experience in People Management
  • Experience in Service Development
Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Able to perform a wide range of non-invasive investigations independently.
  • Understanding of respiratory and cardiac procedures and techniques even if not yet performing some of the more complex procedures.
  • Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.
  • Leadership skills.
  • Teaching skills.
  • IT skills

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc in Clinical Physiology or Equivalent
  • RCCP Registration
  • BSE or Equivalent

Desirable

  • ALS (Desirable) or ILS

Experience

Essential

  • Experience as independent practitioner in Cardiology investigations.
  • Technician led Exercise Testing
  • Able to independently perform and report Adult Transthoracic Echocardiograms
  • Experience in assisting with/performing exercise and Dobutamine stress echocardiograms and bubble and contrast echocardiograms
  • 24 Hour Holter Analysis

Desirable

  • Experience in People Management
  • Experience in Service Development

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth

Address

60 Grove End Road

St John’s Wood

London

NW8 9NH


Employer's website

https://www.hje.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth

Address

60 Grove End Road

St John’s Wood

London

NW8 9NH


Employer's website

https://www.hje.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Date posted

28 October 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience 49,930.00

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B0263-24-0227

Job locations

60 Grove End Road

St John’s Wood

London

NW8 9NH


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