Cardiac Physiologist

HCA Healthcare UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a Cardiac Physiologist to join their Physiology service. This role includes performing a range of cardiac investigations and providing expert advice to patients and colleagues. Candidates must be AHCS accredited, possess immediate life support status, and have experience in a cardiology unit. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits including 25 days holiday and private healthcare insurance.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Private Healthcare Insurance

Critical illness cover

Corporate staff discount

Flexible health benefits

Qualifications

• Registered/accredited by the AHCS.
• Post qualification experience within a cardiology unit.
• Previous experience in a private hospital is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge in cardiac investigations.
• Perform procedures independently on adults.
• Provide expert advice on cardiology procedures.

Skills

Cardiac investigations knowledge

Patient communication

Microsoft Office and Excel

Education

AHCS accreditation

Immediate Life Support status

Job description

Cardiac Physiologist

Location: London Bridge Hospital, London

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday

Salary: Competitive dependent on experience

We're looking for a Physiologist to join our Physiology service at The London Bridge Hospital, currently rated "Outstanding" by the CQC.

Our Cardiology Department has gained a world-wide reputation as a centre of excellence, and offers innovation in the diagnosis, investigation and treatment of patients with all forms of heart disease. We have a dedicated unit of 18 registered Clinical Physiologists trained to the highest standard in cardiological assessment, divided into teams of specialists within fields such as Electrophysiology, Implantable Devices, Echocardiography & Non-Invasive investigation, as well as Respiratory and Sleep.

Our Cardiology & Respiratory Department has gained a world-wide reputation as a centre of excellence, and offers innovation in the diagnosis, investigation and treatment of patients with all forms of heart disease and respiratory disorders. We have a dedicated unit of 18 registered Clinical Physiologists trained to the highest standard with 4 specialist physiologists that provide excellent diagnostic services in both Respiratory diagnostics and sleep disorders investigations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate highly developed knowledge and skills in a broad range of cardiac investigations.
• Perform a wide range of procedures independently on adults, including stress testing, tilt testing and BP and HR ambulatory monitoring.
• Provide expert and specialist advice to patients, colleagues and clinicians regarding outcomes of cardiology procedures and results.
• Follow, and support Lead Physiologist create, departmental guidelines and protocols for each procedure relevant to the post.
• Assist Lead physiologist with various aspects of stock management and quality control.
• Assist Lead physiologist to investigate any equipment faults and resolve issues efficiently.
• Be willing to work overtime and embrace the ad hoc nature of our work.
• Have an accommodating and proactive attitude to work.

What You'll Bring:

• Registered/accredited by the AHCS
• Post qualification experience of working within a cardiology unit
• In possession of Immediate Life Support status
• Confident communicator with high levels of written and spoken English
• Working knowledge of IT systems, such as Microsoft Office and Excel
• Previous experience of working within a private hospital is desirable

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world's leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we're one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers