Cardiac Physiologist

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Under supervision, until proficient, provide technical cover in the cardiac catheter laboratories (during RHC and LHC) and during pacemaker insertion
• Under supervision, until proficient, perform Tilt Tests within the Cardiac Investigations Departmen
• Under supervision, perform pacemaker and ICD checks for both inpatient and outpatients. With guidance write reports for the Cardiologists and in cases where a serious condition is diagnosed, seek urgent verification from a chief technician(s) and/or inform a cardiologist on dut
• To hold a current ILS certificate, leading/participating in arrests where required. Provide support for all members of the multi-disciplinary team, including debriefing, with subsequent preparation of the patient for a safe transfer to an appropriate recovery environment if required
• To be responsible for the management of your caseload. This will involve the assessment, prioritisation and planning of appropriate examinations, ensuring the provision of effective and sensitive evidence-based care to the highest standards
• Allocates tasks to student/trainees when appropriat
• Using in-depth, detailed analysis and interpretation of a range of clinical and technical data, the post holder will provide a factual report for specialised studies performed personally (and where necessary by others within the Trust and in the PCT setting) which will be monitored by senior staff
• Maintain clear, concise and contemporaneous records
• Attend study days and courses as required, to maintain, improve and develop specialist skills
• Comply with the relevant Codes of Professional Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice
• Employ the safe and appropriate use of sensitive, specialist medical equipment
• To be involved in writing, evaluating and auditing of guidelines, protocols and local policie
• To ensure all equipment is stored, cleaned and operated safely according to Trust and Local policies and to train junior staff to do the sam
• To demonstrate a commitment to research based practice and clinical excellenc
• To contribute to a climate where staff members appropriately question and challenge practice, and where decision-making can be openly discusse
• To be flexible/willing to assist all areas within cardiac physiology e.g. at times of sickness or increased workload.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hons) in Clinical Physiology or equivalent (e.g. HNC in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement)
• Registered or working towards registration with RCCP/HCPC

Experience

Essential

• Working towards becoming proficient in solely performing echocardiograms and reporting on the scan findings
• Proficient in specialist non-invasive clinical technical cardiac investigations
• Working towards becoming proficient in invasive cardiology including cardiac catheterisation and pacing
• Basic IT skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to work competently and perform, report and supervise Physiologist led Exercise ECG treadmill tests, Ambulatory and resting ECG's
• Hold a current ILS certificate
• Good degree of knowledge/clinical acumen in related medical fields
• Evidence of continuing professional development across a range of specialist clinical techniques and fields

Key Skills

Essential

• Ability to frequently perform at a high level of concentration
• Good time management skills
• Sound interpersonal, organisational and communication skills
• Able to work under pressure in complex and emergency situations
• Good previous attendance record

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ

Employer's website

https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)