Job summary
The Heart Centre is approximately 10 years old now and our Catheter Laboratory has recently been upgraded this will allow us to work in a state of the art environment. We have 3 Interventional Cardiologist, 2 Devices Cardiologist and an Imaging Consultant they are all proactive in pushing our service's forward.
We are opening a Community Diagnostic Centre in September 2023 at the Livingstone Hospital with Echo, 12 Lead ECG, 24 Hour tapes and Blood Pressure services
We are already well established in angiograms, Primary PCI's and elective PCI's, as well as Pressure wires and IVUS, and complex devices. Our device implant and follow up service consists of Brady pacing, ICD S-ICD'S and CRT devices, Loop implants, and Ajmaline studies.
Using our 2 Philips echo machines with 3D probes and CX50 portable echo machine we are an expanding echocardiography service.
In order to meet the needs of our developing service, we need to maintain our current friendly workforce and we are eager to employ 4 more Cardiac Physiologist to work along side the Band 7's already in post.
Applications for the above posts are welcomed from suitably qualified candidates and we will consider Full time or Part time. We encourage you to give us a call to arrange an informal visit so that you can see first hand the wonderful environment and meet our friendly team.
Please ring Pauline Cherek, Principal Cardiac Physiologist on 01322 428106 or 01322 428100 bleep 489. Or Robert Sargent 01322 428106
Main duties of the job
As experienced Cardiac Physiologist at senior level, you will possess BSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent and be RCCP registered with evidence of highly specialised knowledge in at least 1 of the areas of Cardiology (Catheter Lab, or Echocardiography) and with the appropriate accreditation in that area BSE 1-2yrs post accreditation and with commitment to help teach junior team members,
ILS essential ALS desirable
Performs transthoracic echocardiography, (TTE) using manual dexterity and precision, exercising specialist judgemental skills when acquiring images.
To produce a full, accurate and comprehensive clinical reports independently for each study, which will directly affect patient care and/or management. Responsibility for own caseload.
About us
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Performs independently transthoracic echocardiography, (TTE) using manual dexterity and precision, exercising specialist judgemental skills when acquiring images.
To produce a full, accurate and comprehensive clinical reports independently for each study, which will directly affect patient care and/or management. Responsibility for own caseload.
Responsible along with the other Band 7 Physiologist for the operational responsibility of the department on a day to day basis. This includes a clinical workload (i.e. performing and/or reporting on all the non-invasive tests) as well as day to day management and supervision of staff.
To take a leading role in staff development and training as required.
Will conduct Appraisals with the other Band 7 physiologist for other members of the Department.
To initiate and participate in clinical audit within the department and to use the results to improve quality of service.
To be a specialist in echocardiography, etc. to develop competence in clinical supervision and be able to act as clinical supervisor where necessary.
You will be required to work across sites such as Darent Valley Heart Centre, and a CDC hub opening toward the end of this year when working at DVH assisting with the stress Echos and Trans-oesophageal echocardiograms,
Physiologist led bubble studies
See attached job description for more information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Performs independently transthoracic echocardiography, (TTE) using manual dexterity and precision, exercising specialist judgemental skills when acquiring images.
To produce a full, accurate and comprehensive clinical reports independently for each study, which will directly affect patient care and/or management. Responsibility for own caseload.
Responsible along with the other Band 7 Physiologist for the operational responsibility of the department on a day to day basis. This includes a clinical workload (i.e. performing and/or reporting on all the non-invasive tests) as well as day to day management and supervision of staff.
To take a leading role in staff development and training as required.
Will conduct Appraisals with the other Band 7 physiologist for other members of the Department.
To initiate and participate in clinical audit within the department and to use the results to improve quality of service.
To be a specialist in echocardiography, etc. to develop competence in clinical supervision and be able to act as clinical supervisor where necessary.
You will be required to work across sites such as Darent Valley Heart Centre, and a CDC hub opening toward the end of this year when working at DVH assisting with the stress Echos and Trans-oesophageal echocardiograms,
Physiologist led bubble studies
See attached job description for more information.
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- Scientific knowledge acquired by Degree in clinical physiology degree
- Membership to professional body acquired by examination either BSE (postgraduate diploma level)
Desirable
- Relevant accredited courses
- Masters in Echocardiography
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Highly developed specialist knowledge underpinned by theory and in-depth experience in technical Cardiology with advanced knowledge of at least two disciplines of technical Cardiology acquired with proven experience.
- Substantial years post BSE Accreditation.
- Substantial experience at a Senior level of independent practice.
- Experience of supervision of junior staff
Desirable
- Able to draw upon a broad range of clinical knowledge
Skills
Essential
- To be able to perform; analyse and produce formal reports on a range of diagnostic tests independently
- Organisational skills, problem solving
- Teaching of the team of junior physiologist
Desirable
- The ability to appraise devices prior to the test
- Training and assessment
- Experience of performing other test relevant to the department
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to communicate complex information. Excellent interpersonal skills. Multitasking
- Calm under pressure,
- Team player, diplomatic
Desirable
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- Scientific knowledge acquired by Degree in clinical physiology degree
- Membership to professional body acquired by examination either BSE (postgraduate diploma level)
Desirable
- Relevant accredited courses
- Masters in Echocardiography
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Highly developed specialist knowledge underpinned by theory and in-depth experience in technical Cardiology with advanced knowledge of at least two disciplines of technical Cardiology acquired with proven experience.
- Substantial years post BSE Accreditation.
- Substantial experience at a Senior level of independent practice.
- Experience of supervision of junior staff
Desirable
- Able to draw upon a broad range of clinical knowledge
Skills
Essential
- To be able to perform; analyse and produce formal reports on a range of diagnostic tests independently
- Organisational skills, problem solving
- Teaching of the team of junior physiologist
Desirable
- The ability to appraise devices prior to the test
- Training and assessment
- Experience of performing other test relevant to the department
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to communicate complex information. Excellent interpersonal skills. Multitasking
- Calm under pressure,
- Team player, diplomatic
Desirable
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.
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).
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.
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).
