Highly Specialised Cardiac Scientist / Physiologist (Band 7) - Cardiology - East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust – Margate, Kent
As a highly specialised cardiac scientist, you will be expected to carry out complex cardiac tests relevant to your chosen specialism (Echo or Cardiac rhythm management). You will also provide leadership, support, and advice to junior members of the team and other health professionals as necessary.
In return, you will enjoy working alongside:
* A multi-disciplinary team of physiologists, several BSE accredited in Echocardiography with others completing the process, and several staff with BHRS/IBHRE accreditation in pacing and/or EP.
* Two imaging consultants with particular interest in echocardiography including Stress Echocardiography, Bubble/Contrast studies, TOEs, and Cardiac MRI.
* Currently 15 cardiologists across the trust with various specialisms, some Interventionalists, and some pacing/devices specialists.
And be part of:
* A complex device service with regular ILR, pacemaker, ICD, and CRT implants with an extensive follow-up service.
* A developing cardiac catheter suite - an established pPCI service of approximately 750 patients per year, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Currently performing Rotablation, OCT, FFR, IVUS, and Shockwave. Three labs are currently available, two designed for angiography procedures and one for pacing implants.
You will:
* Have at least two years’ work experience at the senior physiologist level and be competent and knowledgeable in investigations and the key elements of the role.
* Hold ILS/ALS, and have a HNC/BSC in clinical physiology / MSc in Clinical science (cardiac) or equivalent.
* Be able to provide a high-quality cardiac investigations service with specialist knowledge and experience in one or more areas.
* Be proficient in the following cardiology investigations: echocardiography, Physiologist lead exercise testing, pacemaker and ICD follow up clinics, and technical support at permanent pacemaker and ICD implants, and undertake cardiac catheterisation procedures.
* Participate in one of our out of hours services (Pacing On call, PPCI on call or weekend echo provision).
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected, and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families, and carers we care for every day.
If you have further queries, please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
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