Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist (Echo) (NHS AfC: Band 7) - Cardiac Physiologist - Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust – West Midlands
To undertake a full range of advanced (specialist and highly specialist) cardiological diagnostic procedures.
To work independently in all aspects of cardiology, both invasive and non-invasive.
To support trainees and assist with their training.
Clinical Responsibilities
* Perform echocardiography independently; reporting would be desirable.
* Assist in other highly specialised procedures such as Stress Echocardiograms and Trans-Oesophageal Echocardiograms.
* Undertake advanced procedures within the Cardiology Department, including leading technician-led Exercise ECG procedures, Echocardiography, Myoviews, basic pacemaker implantation and follow-up, and cardiac catheterisation.
* Perform all routine procedures within the Cardiology Department, including ECG, Event recorder, ambulatory ECG Holter Monitoring, and 24hr Blood Pressure monitoring (hook-up and analysis).
* Work independently in the catheter lab undertaking angiograms and pacemaker implantation.
* Support the pacing service with clinics; this would be desirable.
* Provide accurate technical/factual reports on all procedures listed above.
* Develop and maintain knowledge and clinical skills.
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated health care organisation based in the West Midlands, predominantly serving almost 280,000 residents in the borough of Walsall and the surrounding areas.
We are seeking to appoint an additional highly specialised cardiac physiologist who will work in echocardiography or device specialism while also supporting other aspects of the service.
The Cardiology Department is part of a multi-discipline Clinical Measurement Unit in a busy community/acute integrated District General Hospital. The department is situated in a purpose-built unit providing a wide range of services, including ECGs, ambulatory ECG and BP monitoring, Exercise ECG including Myoview, Echo Systems with storage and analysis system, Pacemaker implant and follow-up including ICDs and CRTs, Angiography, and Treadmill Doppler Studies.
Applicants for this post must have current BSE TTE accreditation (or equivalent) and/or BHRS, along with experience in all DGH Cardiological procedures, a relevant professional qualification, and ILS/ALS certification. Opportunities are available to further develop your skills.
Please see the job description and personal specification attached.
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