Job summary
We are pleased to be able to offer a suitably
qualified Cardiac Physiologist an exciting opportunity to join our rapidly
expanding, friendly team of Cardiac Physiologists at the Worcester Royal
Hospital. The post holder will be expected to perform independently a wide
range of non-invasive cardiac tests such as ETT, holter analysis, ECG and be
independently working in cardiac catheter lab during angio and PCI. The
candidate must have an interest in Echo and be prepared to work towards BSE
accreditation. There will be an opportunity to develop skills in TOE and a
requirement to participate in the on-call PPCI rota.
As a family friendly department, we are able
to offer this position as full time or part time. We are in the process of
amending working patterns to include four days a week. In view of the proposed
7-day service we would be happy to accommodate weekend working, if this is
desirable.
We have 14 Consultant Cardiologists within
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, and the trust comprises of three
hospitals: Worcestershire Royal Hospital, the Alexandra Hospital, and
Kidderminster Treatment Centre.
For informal enquiries contact Nicholas John,
Countywide Cardiopulmonary Manager, on 01905 760690.
Main duties of the job
Undertake a Specialised Physiologists
role in the invasive PCI service based in the Cardiac Catheter lab. Perform
unsupervised monitoring of cardiac haemodynamic, invasive intra-cardiac
pressures on clinically high risk Cardiac patients. Alerting Physician
immediately of any changes in parameters. Including preparation and management
of balloon pump equipment for insertion of intra-aortic balloon.
Perform Echocardiograms
independently according to BSE guidelines or working towards this.
Perform as lead Physiologist in
Cardiac Physiologist led Exercise Tolerance Tests. (ETTs) Without supervision,
analyse and report the results of the procedure, in accordance with national
and departmental protocols and procedures.
Prepare, hook up, remove, download,
analyse the recordings, providing written reports on 24 hr Ambulatory ECG
recorders, Blood Pressure recorders and Cardiac Event recorders, according to
the departmental procedures and protocols.
Perform Electrocardiograms on all
categories of patients within the trust. Interpret the results and inform the
relevant Physician of any adverse abnormalities, as per the departmental
protocol and procedure.
About us
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large
acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute
services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a
larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from
three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our
caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred
care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to
work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our
everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Being open and honest
Ensuring people feel cared for
Showing respect to everyone
We are proud to have achieved Timewise
accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working
within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
DBS Checks and Costs
Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a
DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check
(at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting
Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
become competent and responsible for carrying out a wide range of complex
invasive and non-invasive cardiac investigations including Cardiac Cath Lab,
ECG analysis, reporting of results and clinical interpretation.
To
be working towards independently performing and reporting echocardiograms.
There
will be indirect supervision by a Highly Specialised lead Physiologist or Head
of Department for assistance when required prior to completion of department
competencies.
The
post will develop to include future supervision and training of junior staff
and will also include some organisational duties to assist with the smooth
daily running of the department.
Additional
development of skills and knowledge in highly specialised procedures will be
required whilst working towards highly specialised professional accreditation.
To
operate to Trust, Departmental and professional guidelines and work always in a
safe and responsible manner.
To
participate in the on-call rota for Worcestershire Primary Percutaneous Coronary
Intervention (PPCI) service.
Key
Duties:
Clinical:
Develop
skills in chosen specialist area of Echocardiography and work towards
accreditation in this area
Perform
Electrocardiograms on all categories of patients within the trust. Interpret
the results and inform the relevant Physician of any adverse abnormalities, as
per the departmental protocol and procedure
Prepare,
hook up, remove, download, analyse the recordings, providing written reports on
24 hr Ambulatory ECG recorders, Blood Pressure recorders and Cardiac Event
recorders, according to the departmental procedures and protocols
Perform
as lead Physiologist in Cardiac Physiologist led Exercise Tolerance Tests.
(ETTs) Without supervision, analyse and report the results of the procedure,
in accordance with national and departmental protocols and procedures
Provide
Physiologist support during medically supervised ETTs
Responsible
for setting up equipment, preparing and carrying out Tilt table testing for
medically and Physiologist supervised investigations
Perform
echocardiograms independently, working towards BSE accreditation and
independent reporting
Undertake
a Specialised Physiologists role in the invasive PCI service based in the
Cardiac Catheter lab. Perform unsupervised monitoring of cardiac haemodynamic,
invasive intra-cardiac pressures on clinically high-risk Cardiac patients.
Alerting Physician immediately of any changes in parameters. Including
preparation and management of balloon pump equipment
Designated
responsibility to perform Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and defibrillation on
patients in an emergency
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
become competent and responsible for carrying out a wide range of complex
invasive and non-invasive cardiac investigations including Cardiac Cath Lab,
ECG analysis, reporting of results and clinical interpretation.
To
be working towards independently performing and reporting echocardiograms.
There
will be indirect supervision by a Highly Specialised lead Physiologist or Head
of Department for assistance when required prior to completion of department
competencies.
The
post will develop to include future supervision and training of junior staff
and will also include some organisational duties to assist with the smooth
daily running of the department.
Additional
development of skills and knowledge in highly specialised procedures will be
required whilst working towards highly specialised professional accreditation.
To
operate to Trust, Departmental and professional guidelines and work always in a
safe and responsible manner.
To
participate in the on-call rota for Worcestershire Primary Percutaneous Coronary
Intervention (PPCI) service.
Key
Duties:
Clinical:
Develop
skills in chosen specialist area of Echocardiography and work towards
accreditation in this area
Perform
Electrocardiograms on all categories of patients within the trust. Interpret
the results and inform the relevant Physician of any adverse abnormalities, as
per the departmental protocol and procedure
Prepare,
hook up, remove, download, analyse the recordings, providing written reports on
24 hr Ambulatory ECG recorders, Blood Pressure recorders and Cardiac Event
recorders, according to the departmental procedures and protocols
Perform
as lead Physiologist in Cardiac Physiologist led Exercise Tolerance Tests.
(ETTs) Without supervision, analyse and report the results of the procedure,
in accordance with national and departmental protocols and procedures
Provide
Physiologist support during medically supervised ETTs
Responsible
for setting up equipment, preparing and carrying out Tilt table testing for
medically and Physiologist supervised investigations
Perform
echocardiograms independently, working towards BSE accreditation and
independent reporting
Undertake
a Specialised Physiologists role in the invasive PCI service based in the
Cardiac Catheter lab. Perform unsupervised monitoring of cardiac haemodynamic,
invasive intra-cardiac pressures on clinically high-risk Cardiac patients.
Alerting Physician immediately of any changes in parameters. Including
preparation and management of balloon pump equipment
Designated
responsibility to perform Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and defibrillation on
patients in an emergency
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent
- Must be prepared to attend training courses appropriate to post
Desirable
- BSE accreditation (working towards)
- SCST (parts 1 & 2) or equivalent
- Current ILS certification.
- Voluntary Registration for ACHS / HCPC
Experience
Essential
- Significant relevant previous experience as a Cardiac Physiologist.
- Previous experience across a broad range of Cardiology investigations
Desirable
- Previous experience in
- Echocardiography and Complex PCI
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent
- Must be prepared to attend training courses appropriate to post
Desirable
- BSE accreditation (working towards)
- SCST (parts 1 & 2) or equivalent
- Current ILS certification.
- Voluntary Registration for ACHS / HCPC
Experience
Essential
- Significant relevant previous experience as a Cardiac Physiologist.
- Previous experience across a broad range of Cardiology investigations
Desirable
- Previous experience in
- Echocardiography and Complex PCI
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.
