Cardiac Physiologist

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff Benefits

Development opportunities

Job summary

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a newly graduated cardiac physiologist to join a multidisciplinary team providing a broad range of invasive and non-invasive cardiac investigations. The role spans echocardiography, pacemakers and respiratory diagnostics, with opportunities to tailor duties with the manager to service needs.

You will undertake ambulatory monitoring, analyse recordings, and produce reports with supervision.

Qualifications

• Newly graduated cardiac physiologist is sought.
• Role can be tailored with manager to interests and service needs.
• Experience within multidisciplinary cardiac/respiratory settings is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Undertake ambulatory monitoring including ECG, BP and event recorders with proper device application.
• Download, analyse recordings and generate comprehensive reports with minimal supervision.
• Perform full lung function testing, reversibility studies, overnight oximetry and report results.
• Maintain, calibrate and care for respiratory equipment.

Skills

New graduate

Job description

This is a post suitable for a newly graduated cardiac Physiologist. The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team to provide a wide range of invasive and non- invasive cardiac investigations. The department also provides a respiratory service performing overnight oximetry, 5-channel sleep studies, spirometry, FENO testing and full lung function testing. We aim to provide an effective and efficient service. You will work to both national and local protocols and guidelines.

• The post holder can tailor their role within the team by agreement with the manager according to their own interests and balanced with the needs of the service. i.e, echocardiography, pacemakers and/or respiratory diagnostics.
• Undertake ambulatory monitor application including ECG, BP and event recorders. Ensuring device is appropriately applied and optimal recording gained.
• Download and analyse recordings, make comprehensive reports and take appropriate action without immediate supervision.
• Perform full lung function testing, reversibility studies, overnight oximetry and produce appropriate and technically accurate reports.
• Ensure maintenance, calibration, and general care of respiratory equipment.
• Perform medically supervised and cardiac physiologist led ETT, monitoring and assessing recovery. Perform same within Nuclear imaging and exercise.
• Become competent in head up tilt testing, managing equipment and reporting findings.
• Monitor and record hemodynamic measurements during cardiac catheterisation.
• Assist with the implantation of a range of cardiac devices. Perform post implant checks and optimal programming for the specific individual under the supervision of the lead cardiac physiologist.

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

• An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
• Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Ellie Thurston Job title: Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01423 553323