Senior Cardiac Physiologist

Job Overview

Hampshire Hospitals NHS is seeking an experienced Cardiac Physiologist to join our Cardiac Investigations Unit at the Hampshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in echocardiography, with a minimum of three years experience in a cath lab and echocardiography environment. They will be responsible for undertaking advanced physiological tests on adult patients, providing accurate reports, and escalating significant findings to clinicians.

The successful candidate will be a team player, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. They will be able to work autonomously, with minimal supervision, and have a strong commitment to continuing professional development.

Main Duties of the Job

• Undertake a range of advanced physiological tests on adult patients to aid in clinical diagnosis, and provide an accurate report on these findings within a timely manner.
• Maintain the clinical knowledge and expertise to escalate significant findings, and where appropriate advise clinicians based on these.
• Be responsible and accountable for the day-to-day provision of high-quality care within the department.
• Assist in delivering assessments, training, and clinical supervision in all areas of cardiac physiology to members of physiology staff and students.

Working for Hampshire Hospitals NHS

Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. We are a dynamic and enthusiastic team of staff working across Basingstoke and Winchester hospitals, in a rapidly expanding investigations department which has a strong education and training programme.

We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment, with opportunities for professional development and growth. We offer a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including a 20% R&R bonus for the successful candidate.

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

• Demonstrate a good command of the English language, both written and verbal.
• BSc Clinical Physiology (or equivalent).
• RCCP/HCPC registration.

Desirable Criteria

• MSc in a relevant cardiac discipline.
• BSE accreditation.
• Cardiac Physiology equivalence to Clinical Scientist registration.
• Clinical experience relevant to the role.

Experience and Knowledge

• Minimum of three years previous experience in a cath lab and echocardiography environment.
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD) clearly recorded for the professional profile.
• Perform and interpret basic cardiac investigations.
• Experience of staff supervision and mentorship.

General Skills

• Team player.
• Computer literate.
• Highly specialised clinical skills appropriate to the relevant specialty.