Specialised Cardiac Physiologist, Alex

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our expanding Cardiology department at the Alexandra Hospital. We are looking for motivated cardiac physiologist who is competent in a range of non-invasive diagnostic tests to join our team with the option to develop their skills in the area of Echocardiography and/or pacing. We deliver high quality training and support growth for our team to work towards professional accreditation. Our aim is always to provide an excellent, patient focused service whilst supporting our staff needs.

Main duties of the job

Designated responsibility to perform Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and defibrillation on patients in an emergency situation.

Perform as lead Physiologist in Cardiac Physiologist led Exercise Tolerance Tests. (ETTs) Without supervision, analyse and report the results of the procedure, in accordance with national and departmental protocols and procedures.

Provide Physiologist support during medically supervised ETTs.

Provide Physiologist support during implantable loops implants. Analyse complex data during CRM clinics and recognise when to re-programme appropriate parameters as per manufacturer and departmental policies and protocols for individual patients at device/pacemaker follow up clinics.

Prepare, hook up, remove, download, analyse the recordings, providing written reports on 24 hr Ambulatory ECG recorders, Blood Pressure recorders and Cardiac Event recorders, according to the departmental procedures and protocols.

Perform Electrocardiograms on all categories of patients within the trust. Interpret the results and inform the relevant Physician of any adverse abnormalities, as per the departmental protocol and procedure.

Develop skills in chosen specialist area CRM or Echo and work towards accreditation in this area.

About us

Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is over 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Our objectives are simple:

Best services for local people Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients Best use of resources Best people

Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.

We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be fully competent and responsible for carrying out a range of non-invasive cardiac investigations including analysis, reporting of results and clinical interpretation. There will be no direct supervision but will refer to a Highly Specialised lead Physiologist or Head of Department for assistance when required. The post will involve supervision and training of staff and will also include some organisational duties to assist with the smooth daily running of the department. To continue to develop skills and knowledge in highly specialised procedures and working towards highly specialised professional accreditation. To operate to Trust, Departmental and professional guidelines and work at all times in a safe and responsible manner.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent

Desirable

BSE accreditation (working towards) BHRS / EHRA / IBHRE Accreditation (working towards) SCST (parts 1 & 2) or equivalent Current ILS certification Voluntary Registration for RCCP

Experience

Essential

Significant relevant previous experience as a Cardiac Physiologist Previous experience across a broad range of Cardiology investigations

Desirable

Previous experience in Echocardiography and CRM

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