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Job Title -Cardiac Physiologist

Hours per week-37.5 hours per week

Perm/Fixed Term-Permanent

Salary
- £35,392 - £37,350 per annum

Closing Date-31st July 2023

Interview Date-TBC

We are looking to recruit a Band 6 Cardiac Physiologist to join the cardiology team.

Developmental opportunities will be considered for applicants who do not meet the full criteria for the band 6 post
- the position will be offered to receive training and experience to enable them to gain the competencies to eventually fill a Band 6 Cardiac Physiologist role.

A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.

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An independent practitioner with the ability to perform, interpret and report on a broad range of cardiac procedures, working within the guidelines and sphere of professional practice in the delivery of cardiac procedures within the Cardio Respiratory Unit. Duties are to be undertaken whilst maintaining a caring and compassionate environment.

The successful applicant will undertake a full range of non invasive and invasive investigations including ambulatory monitoring; exercise tolerance tests; angiography and device implantation and follow up.

Dependant on experience, development in the area of echocardiography would also be considered. The department is committed to support staff development and a desire to undertake further training is an advantage.

Here at George Eliot our vision toexcel at patient care takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
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excellence and safety in everything we do

Challenge but support

Expect respect and dignity

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**Benefits**: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.

Scientific and Clinical Practice
- Undertake a range of clinical and scientific investigations as appropriate to the role.
- Acquire and maintain a high level of professional competence in the performance of all tests, investigations and measurements carried out.
- Interpret and act upon results of tests, investigations and measurements in accordance with departmental policies, procedures and quality systems.
- Comment and advise on new proposals and protocols, especially for service improvements.
- Assist in the provision of advice to medical, nursing and other healthcare staff on the optimal and safe use of scientific procedures and highly complex equipment, including assisting in the design of new facilities.
- Assist with the procurement, acceptance and use of medical devices and consumables.
- Be responsible for the safe use of complex scientific and medical equipment, including recording all maintenance and calibration procedures performed and any corrective actions undertaken.
- Use reagents, consumables, hazardous materials and equipment safely and in accordance with Health and Safety policies.
- Participate in risk management procedures including risk assessment and the investigation and reporting of adverse incidents.
- Participate in internal and external audit processes and quality systems
- Undertake R&D within the department as an integral part of training and acquire relevant skills to undertake clinical audit.
- Assist with supervision and training of support staff, students and new appointees, and participate in departmental seminars and scientific meetings to disseminate knowledge acquired through study or research.

Education and Learning
- Take responsibility for own learning and development by recognising and taking advantage of all opportunities to learn, including appraisal, supervision, academic course and problem based learning and maintaining a personal portfolio of learning.
- Ensure that own learning needs are met.
- Retain sufficient flexibility and adaptability in learning in order to ensure full contribution to improving services in response to changing health care needs.
- Maintain knowledge of recent scientific developments and undertake supplementary training to develop both knowledge and skills.
- Attend mandatory training (both vocational and academic) as required.

Patient Management and Clinical Care

Delivery of patient care - experience and contribution in the following areas:

- Provide support to specialist clinics and specialist treatment interventions
- Perform, report and interpret a range of investigations undertaken indirectly