FIXED TERM CONTRACT (MATERNITY COVER)
The new Chief Cardiac Physiologist will be leading in the Echocardiography service. You will support the continued growth and development of the echocardiography and pacing service.
The post holder will also support the Cardiology department in other cardiac investigations. Clinical duties will include performing resting Transthoracic Echo, Exercise stress and Dobutamine Stress echo, bubble and contrast echo, 12 Lead ECGs, Holter Monitoring and Analysis, Event Monitoring, Blood pressure Monitoring, Exercise Testing, routine pacemaker checks and Administrative duties.
The successful candidate must independently write clinical reports for transthoracic echocardiography to a BSE standard. In addition, physiologist clinical reports will be provided following holter and ETT analysis.
Located in leafy St John’s Wood on the Jubilee line, minutes from Central London, our luxury private Hospital has an international reputation for providing the highest quality of care to patients and is unique in that all profits fund our onsite Hospice, St John’s.
What would be my responsibilities as Chief Cardiac Physiologist?
1. To participate in cardiac investigations within own skill-base, and have working knowledge of all aspects of all services, including administrative duties. This will include performing tests and providing the reports.
2. The post holder will be expected to act as an independent practitioner without direct supervision.
3. Be aware of BSE, SCST and NICE guidelines and to carry out all procedures in accordance with these nationally agreed guidelines and policies of the department and hospital.
4. To maintain expertise in “cardiac resuscitation procedures” in accordance with agreed and established policies.
5. Responsible for safe use of complex cardiology testing equipment to ensure patient and personal safety.
6. To implement quality controls and assurance in accordance with agreed standards
7. Cleaning the cardiology equipment in accordance the hospital infection control policy on the cleaning of bio hazards.
8. Perform the full compliment of cardiology investigations without medical supervision and maintain awareness when a result requires further immediate follow up and act accordingly.
9. Manage the pacemaker follow up lists conducting annual reviews, or advised in line with MHRA.
10. Write technical reports for relevant investigations.
11. Participate in the development and implementation of policies and protocols within the department of cardiology and in Echo related policies.
12. Undertake research and clinical audit in conjunction with the physicians and manager.
13. To assist the Cardiologist in theatres with DC cardioversions.
14. Ensure that the standard of work is maintained the Hospital’s rating with the CQC and help the Hospital achieve an ‘Outstanding’ rating.
Am I the right person for this Chief Cardiac Physiologist role?
15. BSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent
16. ILS or BLS
17. RCCP registration (desirable)
18. BSE or equivalent.
19. Experience as independent practitioner in cardiology investigations
20. Experience of assisting in Pacemaker and Implantable Loop recorder implantation (desirable)
21. The use of Medtronic, Boston Scientific and St Jude Pacemaker programmers (desirable)
22. Able to independently perform and report Adult Transthoracic Echocardiograms (essential)
23. Experience in assisting with/performing Exercise and Dobutamine stress echocardiograms and bubble and contrast echocardiograms..
24. 24 hour Holter analysis.
25. Able to perform a wide range of non-invasive investigations independently.
26. Understanding of cardiac procedures and techniques.
27. Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.
28. Leadership skills.
29. Teaching skills.
Why apply for this role?
At our organisation we are passionate about providing our employees with a supportive and engaging environment. As well as ongoing development and training, we offer our employees a wide range of benefits;
When you become part of the HJE Family, these are some of the benefits you will receive:
30. Private healthcare scheme worth up to £20,000 per year
31. 27 days annual leave
32. Blue Light Card discounts
33. Interest-free season ticket loans
34. Cycle to work scheme
35. Free eye check-up vouchers with contribution towards lenses
36. Free newspaper and media subscriptions
37. Local Business discounts
38. Discount in our Hospice Charity shop
39. Refer a Friend scheme
40. Free Cinema Society Membership offering discounted tickets
41. Personal development and training courses
42. Annual events and recognition awards
43. Career progression and increments
44. For employees joining us from the NHS, we can provide continuation of your NHS pension
If you are ready for a new challenge and relish the chance to become part of a successful, forward thinking organisation then we would love to hear from you.