Fixed term (Maternity Cover) - Senior Cardiac Physiologist

The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth

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Job summary

The new Senior Cardiac Physiologist will be leading in the Echocardiography service. You will support the continued growth and development of the echocardiography and pacing service.

Main duties of the job

Manage the pacemaker follow up lists conducting annual reviews, or advised in line with MHRA.
Write technical reports for relevant investigations.
Participate in the development and implementation of policies and protocols within the department of cardiology and in Echo related policies.
Undertake research and clinical audit in conjunction with the physicians and manager.
To assist the Cardiologist in theatres with DC cardioversions
Work with the Head of Department and Hospital to maintain CHKS accreditation.
Ensure that the standard of work is maintained the Hospitals rating with the CQC and help the Hospital achieve an Outstanding rating.

About us

Located in leafy St Johns Wood on the Jubilee line, minutes from Central London, our luxury private Hospital has an international reputation for providing the highest quality of care to patients and is unique in that all profits fund our onsite Hospice, St Johns.

Date posted

25 April 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0263-24-0053

Job locations

60 Grove End Road

St John’s Wood

London

NW8 9NH

Job description

Job responsibilities

To participate in cardiac investigations within own skill-base, and have working knowledge of all aspects of all services, including administrative duties. This will include performing tests and providing the reports.
The post holder will be expected to act as an independent practitioner without direct supervision.
Be aware of BSE, SCST and NICE guidelines and to carry out all procedures in accordance with these nationally agreed guidelines and policies of the department and hospital.
To maintain expertise in cardiac resuscitation procedures in accordance with agreed and established policies.
Responsible for safe use of complex cardiology testing equipment to ensure patient and personal safety.
To implement quality controls and assurance in accordance with agreed standards
Cleaning the cardiology equipment in accordance the hospital infection control policy on the cleaning of bio hazards.
Perform the full compliment of cardiology investigations without medical supervision and maintain awareness when a result requires further immediate follow up and act accordingly.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To participate in cardiac investigations within own skill-base, and have working knowledge of all aspects of all services, including administrative duties. This will include performing tests and providing the reports.
The post holder will be expected to act as an independent practitioner without direct supervision.
Be aware of BSE, SCST and NICE guidelines and to carry out all procedures in accordance with these nationally agreed guidelines and policies of the department and hospital.
To maintain expertise in cardiac resuscitation procedures in accordance with agreed and established policies.
Responsible for safe use of complex cardiology testing equipment to ensure patient and personal safety.
To implement quality controls and assurance in accordance with agreed standards
Cleaning the cardiology equipment in accordance the hospital infection control policy on the cleaning of bio hazards.
Perform the full compliment of cardiology investigations without medical supervision and maintain awareness when a result requires further immediate follow up and act accordingly.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent
ALS (desirable) or ILS
RCCP registration
BSE or equivalent.
Experience as independent practitioner in cardiology investigations
Experience of assisting in Pacemaker and Implantable Loop recorder implantation.
The use of Medtronic, Boston Scientific and St Jude Pacemaker programmers.
Able to independently perform and report Adult Transthoracic Echocardiograms.,

Desirable

Experience in assisting with/performing Exercise and Dobutamine stress echocardiograms and bubble and contrast echocardiograms..
24 hour Holter analysis.
Able to perform a wide range of non-invasive investigations independently.
Understanding of cardiac procedures and techniques.
Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.
Leadership skills.
Teaching skills.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent
ALS (desirable) or ILS
RCCP registration
BSE or equivalent.
Experience as independent practitioner in cardiology investigations
Experience of assisting in Pacemaker and Implantable Loop recorder implantation.
The use of Medtronic, Boston Scientific and St Jude Pacemaker programmers.
Able to independently perform and report Adult Transthoracic Echocardiograms.,

Desirable

Experience in assisting with/performing Exercise and Dobutamine stress echocardiograms and bubble and contrast echocardiograms..
24 hour Holter analysis.
Able to perform a wide range of non-invasive investigations independently.
Understanding of cardiac procedures and techniques.
Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.
Leadership skills.
Teaching skills.

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.