Lead Cardiac Physiologist
3 weeks ago
Position Overview
The Lead Cardiac Physiologist will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality echocardiography services across multiple healthcare facilities. This position requires collaboration with fellow physiologists to ensure the effective operation of the clinical service.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive support to the echocardiography department, ensuring optimal service delivery.
- Supervise, train, and mentor junior staff in performing transthoracic echocardiograms (TTEs) to maintain high standards of practice.
- Assist in advanced procedures including transoesophageal echocardiograms (TOEs), bubble studies, and stress echocardiograms.
- Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the non-invasive cardiology team.
- Participate in a 7-day echocardiography service, including weekend shifts on a rotational basis.
- Work towards achieving British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) accreditation.
Clinical Duties
- Engage in the full spectrum of technical echocardiography services, aiming for BSE accreditation.
- Manage daily workloads effectively to ensure the smooth operation of the technical service.
- Maintain high standards of technical proficiency in non-invasive cardiac procedures.
- Collaborate with lead echocardiographers to prioritize inpatient echocardiogram requests.
- Oversee the operational readiness of equipment and ensure cleanliness and maintenance of resources.
- Identify and report equipment malfunctions promptly to maintain service continuity.
- Provide detailed interpretations and technical reports for echocardiograms performed.
- Respond effectively to emergency situations, ensuring patient safety and care.
- Contribute to research initiatives as required.
- Stay updated with advancements in clinical physiology and integrate new knowledge into practice.
- Ensure individualized patient care is delivered consistently.
Managerial Responsibilities
- Act as a deputy for the Operations Manager and Principal Cardiac Physiologist when necessary.
- Oversee the management and development of junior cardiac physiology staff.
- Assist in recruitment and retention efforts within the department.
- Support the organization and performance of the echocardiography service, including rota management.
- Collaborate with management to meet government targets in cardiac physiology services.
- Contribute to the development of departmental protocols and guidelines to achieve accreditation.
Educational and Professional Development
- Commit to ongoing personal and professional development, identifying training needs in collaboration with management.
- Maintain professional accreditation through continuous education and training.
- Participate in the training and development of junior staff to ensure competency in echocardiography.
Administrative Duties
- Manage patient records and appointments using departmental databases.
- Perform clerical tasks including filing, photocopying, and communication with staff and patients.
- Ensure effective stock control and resource management within the department.
This role is integral to the success of the echocardiography service, contributing to the overall mission of Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in providing exceptional healthcare services.
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