Chief Cardiac Physiologist

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical:

• To independently perform adult transthoracic echocardiograms in line with BSE minimum data set ad local reporting guidelines
• Responsible for and have a care of duty of patients whilst carrying out all encounters.
• To obtain formal/informal consent for procedures, and to check for any contra-indications for the tests.
• During investigations to ensure that diagnostic results are produced and stored in line with SOPs.
• Maintain and calibrate the equipment used to perform diagnostic tests and procedures.

Operations:

• Support Operational staff with organising and coordinating cardiac physiologist to ensure clinical capacity requirements are always met.
• Provide the patient with all the relevant details of the test being performed to them.
• Instruct patients as to when they will be seen by doctors to discuss test results.
• Communicate with internal staff and external companies regarding breakdown/maintenance of equipment.
• Expediting abnormal findings to the appropriate members of staff. Give professional advice and opinion if applicable and where necessary.
• Use of effective time management in a high workload areadaily.

People Management:

• Effectively communicate complex medical information to patients in a clear and empathetic manner
• Skilfully manage interactions with challenging patients, including those who are elderly, have disabilities, or have mental health conditions.
• Provide support and mentorship to all team members
• Guide and provide educational support and training to your team
• Provide hands-on echocardiography training and other diagnostic procedures, regularly assess junior staff's skills, to help them achieve British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) standards.
• Promote equal opportunities for all staff
• Direct and supervise the workload of the cardiac physiologists under your training and supervision
• Ensure there is professional development and training for all staff reporting to you
• Participate in the recruitment selection, interviewing and assessment of applicants

Commercial & Service Development:

• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including NHS commissioners and healthcare providers, ensuring efficient communication and service delivery.

Quality & Audit:

• Audit activity provided by Cardiac Physiologists
• Play an active part in clinical governance
• Provide advice to senior managers on clinically related matters.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and service standards.
• Oversee risk management protocols within your team, identifying and mitigating potential risks.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Hold a relevant BSc (Hons) degree.
• Hold BSE (British Society of Echocardiography) accreditation or equivalent.
• Hold a full UK driving License.
• Have extensive knowledge of cardiology.
• Have a strong understanding of Data Protection
• Be able to provide evidence of CPD

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

Diagnostic World

Address

East Midland Trains

London Road

East Street

Leicester

LE2 0QB

Employer's website

http://www.diagnosticworld.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)