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 the trainees and assist with their training.
Main duties of the job
Clinical - Generic
1. To perform specific specialised tasks as outlined below.
2. Perform echocardiography independently (reporting would be desirable).
3. To perform/assist in other highly specialised procedures (Stress echocardiograms and Trans-Oesophageal Echocardiograms).
4. Undertake advanced procedures within the Cardiology Department (to include lead Physiologist in technician-led Exercise ECG procedures, Echocardiography, Myoviews, basic pacemaker implantation and follow-up, cardiac catheterisation).
5. To undertake all routine procedures within the Cardiology Department (to include ECG, Event recorder and ambulatory ECG Holter Monitoring, and 24hr Blood Pressure monitoring - Hook-up and analysis).
6. Work independently in the catheter lab undertaking angiograms and pacemaker implantation.
7. Support the pacing service with clinics (would be desirable).
8. To provide accurate technical/factual reports on all procedures listed above.
9. To develop and maintain knowledge and clinical skills.
About us
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 surrounds. Our geographical position in the West Midlands has meant that we have seen more patients choosing to use our services from the Stafford area following the reconfiguration of services at the former Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust.
We are seeking to appoint an additional highly specialised cardiac physiologist who will be working in echocardiography or device specialism but will also support 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, and have experience of all DGH Cardiological procedures, together with a relevant professional qualification and ILS/ALS. Opportunities are available to further develop your skills.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see JD and personal spec attached.
To independently perform echocardiography or support the Device service and work in the cath lab.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
1. Extensive experience in cardiology.
2. NHS experience.
3. Broad range of experience in routine/specialist and highly specialist cardiology procedures.
4. Experience in reporting echocardiograms and management of patient data in appropriate clinical IT systems.
Qualifications
Essential
1. Certification in echo.
2. Degree in Clinical Physiology or equivalent BSE Accreditation in Echocardiography or equivalent.
Knowledge
Essential
1. Knowledge of cardiac physiology.
2. Performing TTE echocardiograms to BSE standards.
3. Independently perform echocardiograms with reports.
Employer details
Employer name
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Manor Hospital
Moat Road
Walsall
WS2 9PS
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