Chief Cardiac Physiologist (12% R&R)
Department: Cardiology
Band 7 £46,148 - £52,809 Per annum (plus 12% RRP)
Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
The Cardiology Department is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Cardiac Physiologist to join our Team. The role will rotate across our sites at Milton Keynes University Hospital and Lloyds Court Community Diagnostic Centre. With this expansion we are gaining additional Echo machines at the latest market models and software that will enhance your skills.
A collegiate atmosphere in our department means that we welcome the ideas and opinions of each member of staff towards service provision, by encouraging participation and contribution to weekly Echo MDT and monthly teaching sessions as well as service meetings.
We are seeking to recruit a fully autonomous echocardiographer with the desire to contribute with new ideas to further expand our service with high quality and effective care. Opportunities to explore other physiologist services (Holter/Devices) can be provided depending on experience. If you are someone looking for a new challenge and you think that you can make the difference, consider applying for a position in our team and be part of a group that wants to help build an exciting and forward-thinking service.
For any queries please contact, Jose Samoes, Senior Chief Cardiac Physiologist jose.samoes@mkuh.nhs.uk
Interview date: 25th November 2024
Independently perform and report adult transthoracic echocardiograms.
Support on training for non-accredited Physiologists and Cardiology Registrars, supervising on practical sessions.
To assist with Bubble studies and stress echocardiograms.
To contribute towards Echo service development
MKUH staff scored highest for ‘I look forward to coming to work’ (NHS Staff Survey 2023).
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Main duties and responsibilities
The postholder will provide specialist professional expertise while acting as a resource within the technical cardiology service at Milton Keynes University Hospital and Community Diagnostic Centre.
To perform a range of standard and complex investigations as requested by clinicians and analyse patient results, providing a comprehensive written report when necessary.
To monitor and respond to changes in patient’s clinical status.
To deliver appropriate and individualised patient care at all times
To perform at independent practitioner level in the field of Echocardiography to a high standard, completing accurate and comprehensive reports in a timely manner.
To run Physiologist-led Valve Clinics (training can be provided)
To participate in weekly Echo MDT.
To contribute to the Echo teaching sessions.
To support with IP and OP TTE referral triage, following internal guidance based on the BSE recommendations.
Analyse ambulatory monitors providing factual reports about the findings, which impact on the clinical management of the patient.
To provide cross cover to other areas of the technical service, as the needs of the service dictate.
Develop and implement protocols for working with individuals, families, communities and other professionals.
To promote a multi-disciplinary approach to Cardiac Care recognising, utilising and valuing the expertise of other disciplines.
To support the departmental manager in introducing measures to actively manage and reduce risk to patients; to ensure the formal reporting and recording of any adverse incidents, in line with Trust policy.
To actively develop and contribute to relevant programmes of audit, raising the profile and enhancing the contribution of Physiologists as a whole to this process.
Any other technical duties commensurate with the grade and scope of the post.
Please refer to Job Description for further details
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
This advert closes on Sunday 17 Nov 2024