Job title:
Cardiac Physiologist – Peterborough
Company
NHS
Job description
- To promote and ensure the delivery of high quality, evidence based care/best practice
- To provide support for the senior cardiac physiologists/service leads
- To provide a quality service for patients requiring invasive and non-invasive cardiology investigation procedures
- Responsible for assessing patients’ needs whilst undergoing investigative procedures and providing appropriate level of care require
We reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the closing date indicated should we feel we have received sufficient applications.Main duties of the job
- To perform a range of the following procedures in accordance with established policies and professional codes of practice ensuring high standards and optimal results:
- Supporting team in diagnostic angiography lab
- Supporting team in PPM implant and follow up
- 12 lead ECG interpretation
- Exercise tolerance testing
- Responsible for leading the test ensuring test appropriateness and safety.
- Ambulatory ECG monitoring
- Ambulatory BP monitoring
- Ambulatory ECG analysis
- 24 hour and cardiac event recorders
About usWe are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.Date posted20 March 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number176-Med-7043403Job locationsPeterborough City HospitalBretton gatePeterboroughPE3 9GZJob descriptionJob 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.
Job descriptionJob 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 SpecificationEducation and QualificationsEssential
- BSc (Hons) in Clinical Physiology or equivalent (e.g. HNC in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement)
- Registered or working towards registration with RCCP/HCPC
ExperienceEssential
- 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
KnowledgeEssential
- 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 SkillsEssential
- 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
Person SpecificationEducation and QualificationsEssential
- BSc (Hons) in Clinical Physiology or equivalent (e.g. HNC in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement)
- Registered or working towards registration with RCCP/HCPC
ExperienceEssential
- 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
KnowledgeEssential
- 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 SkillsEssential
- 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
Expected salary
£29970 – 36483 per year
Location
Peterborough
Job date
Sun, 23 Mar 2025 05:12:20 GMT
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