Principal Cardiac Physiologist

Job description

Job responsibilities

What you are responsible for:

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 area daily.

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.

• Lead the organisation through BSE departmental accreditation and promote best practice across the service.

Quality & Audit

• Complete audits of clinical activity provided by Cardiac Physiologists.

• Support Cardiac Physiologists currently working towards their BSE accreditation.

• Hold regular review meeting with clinical staff to provide guidance for improvement and development.

• Play an active part in clinical governance such as investigating complaints and reviewing incidents for learning actions.

• Provide advice to senior and operational 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.

• Participate in the companys Clinical Advisory Board for Echo services, provide suggestions on managing a safe and patient centric service.

• Review and triage patient referrals received in to the service in line with the service contract and best practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• You will
• Hold a relevant BSc (Hons) degree.
• Hold BSE (British Society of Echocardiography) accreditation.
• 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

Leicester

LE2 0QB

Employer's website

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