Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
We are looking to recruit a dynamic band 7 Cardiac Physiologist for cross site work. This is for advanced non-invasive cardiology diagnostics, in particular Echocardiography.
We are a friendly British Society of Echocardiography accredited department and offer a full echo service including routine transthoracic studies, contrast, 3D, transoesophageal echo and stress echo (both Dobutamine and Exercise) on both sites. We also offer a physiologist led stress echo and valve clinic service.
All applicants should have completed a BSc in Clinical Physiology (or equivalent) and have BSE accreditation (or equivalent).
Main duties of the job
At band 7 level you will have extensive experience as Senior Cardiac Physiologist. You will be confident scanning and reporting independently and be looking to advance your clinical and leadership skills. You will be active in the training and development of junior staff to achieve BSE accreditation. You will also be keen to develop your own skills in complex procedures such as TOE, stress echo (including physiologist led exercise stress echo) +/- valve clinic. Further training will be offered where required.
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* The successful candidate must have a BSc Cardiac Physiology or equivalent
* BSE or equivalent
Experience
* The candidate must be experienced in all aspects of technical Cardiology, including practice with a wide array of technical equipment
* Experience of working within the NHS
Knowledge and skills
* Advanced knowledge of one discipline of technical Cardiology namely Echocardiography including accreditation
* Caring and compassionate nature
ILS
* Valid ILS certificate
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Salary: £51,883 to £58,544 a year pro rata inc HCAS (Outer)
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