Cardiac Physiologist

KIMS Hospital; Grove Green; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 Days annual leave

Private health insurance

Pension scheme

Free secure staff parking

Life assurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

KIMS Hospital is seeking an experienced Senior Cardiac Physiologist to join the Cardiorespiratory team. You will lead the day-to-day cardiac services, perform echocardiography to BSE standards, and support interventional procedures such as pacing, angiography and PCI, while promoting governance and patient safety.

You will work closely with consultants and the wider cardiology team to deliver inpatient, outpatient and interventional services and contribute to staff development and service

Qualifications

• Post-registration experience performing echocardiograms to BSE standards.
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent as a trained Physiologist.
• Ability to lead and develop the Cardiorespiratory team.
• Experience with interventional cardiac services desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership in day-to-day Cardiorespiratory services.
• Undertake and support echocardiography investigations to BSE standards.
• Support procedures such as pacing, angiography, PCI and EP studies.
• Champion clinical governance, quality and patient safety.

Skills

Echocardiography

Leadership

Clinical governance

Team development

Cardiorespiratory care

Education

Physiologist degree or equivalent

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Cardiac Physiologist to join our Cardiorespiratory team at KIMS Hospital. Working closely with the Lead Physiologist, Consultant Cardiologists and wider cardiology team, you will play an important role in supporting the delivery and development of our inpatient, outpatient and cardiac interventional services.

• Provide clinical leadership and support in the day-to-day delivery of Cardiorespiratory services, working closely with the Lead Physiologist and Consultant Cardiologists.
• Undertake and support cardiac investigations, including echocardiography to BSE standards, while contributing to inpatient, outpatient and cardiac interventional services.
• Support workforce planning and service delivery, helping to allocate staff according to patient need and activity, including supporting procedures such as pacing, angiography, PCI and electrophysiological studies.
• Champion clinical governance, quality and patient safety, supporting regulatory compliance, clinical audit, evidence-based practice, infection prevention and the development of policies and procedures.
• Support and develop the team, contributing to training, professional development, innovation and change management, while promoting KIMS values and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Take reassurance from knowing that your interviewer can often be as nervous as you. Be polite, honest and open, maintaining eye contact with them. Talk as clearly and confidently as you can and if you don't understand a question, ask for clarification. When answering, focus on positive experiences and be prepared to go into detail about your previous positions and your future aspirations.
• Are you an experienced Cardiac Physiologist looking to take the next step in your career? Do you have extensive experience performing echocardiograms to BSE standards? Are you passionate about providing exceptional patient care while supporting clinical leadership, service development and the delivery of healthcare at its best? You will provide high-quality clinical care while helping to lead and develop the team, promote best practice and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement. The role requires a patient-focused professional with strong interpersonal and leadership skills, who can inspire colleagues, support change and maintain high standards of clinical governance, quality and patient safety. Degree-level qualification or equivalent as a trained Physiologist.
• Extensive post-registration clinical experience performing echocardiograms to BSE standards.
• Significant knowledge and practical application of clinical governance, together with evidence of continuing professional development.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working within a cardiac catheter laboratory, including assisting with temporary and permanent pacing, angiography, electrophysiological studies and PCI.
• Experience in one or more of the following: ETT/TILT, Stress Echo, Holter monitoring or blood pressure monitoring analysis, together with experience of change or productivity management.

Why Join KIMS Hospital?

At KIMS Hospital we understand our people are our biggest asset and as such we are focused on ensuring they feel happy and valued both in and out of the workplace. That's why we have created a benefits package to support your emotional, financial, and physical wellbeing.

KIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• 33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday
• Free secure staff parking
• Pension scheme
• Private health insurance
• Life assurance
• Up to 40% off some of KIMS Hospital services
• Employee Assistance Platform
• Retail discounts and cashback
• Discounted gym membership
• Annual flu vaccination
• Free eye test