Cardiac Physiologist

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

NHS pension

Job summary

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a highly experienced echocardiography cardiac physiologist to join our specialist team at Stoke Mandeville and associated sites. The role requires proven expertise in transthoracic echocardiography with BSE Level 2 accreditation or international equivalent, and a track record of independent practice.

You will also contribute to education, governance and service development.

Qualifications

• Relevant BSc or equivalent level of knowledge.
• British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) full accreditation (Level 2) in transthoracic echocardiography or equivalent International accreditation (e.g. EACVI).
• Intermediate Life Support Certificate (ILS).

Responsibilities

• Deliver Specialist Echocardiography Services: Independently perform and report high-quality echocardiographic investigations across inpatient, outpatient, urgent and specialist pathways.
• Provide Expert Clinical Advice: Autonomous interpretation of findings and support clinical decision-making.
• Support Education and Workforce Development: Train, mentor and assess physiologists, trainees and other healthcare professionals.

Skills

Technical cardiology

Equipment operation

Manual dexterity

Interpersonal communication

Education

BSc or equivalent

BSE Level 2 accreditation (transthoracic)

Intermediate Life Support Certificate

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.

We care for over half a million patients every year:

• Provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
• Nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
• Regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
• Deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients’ own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.

More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.

We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work and invite you to join our BHT family.

Job overview

Buckinghamshire NHS Trust are keen to recruit an enthusiastic cardiac physiologist (Echocardiography) with a desire for progression and a passion for cardiology.

We are looking for a cardiac physiologist with a high level of experience and knowledge echocardiography. Ideal candidate has to have British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) full accreditation (Level 2) in transthoracic echocardiography or equivalent International accreditation (e.g. EACV.

Main duties of the job

1- Deliver Specialist Echocardiography Services

Independently perform and report high-quality echocardiographic investigations across inpatient, outpatient, urgent and specialist pathways.

2- Provide Expert Clinical Advice

Act as an autonomous practitioner, providing specialist interpretation of findings and supporting clinical decision-making across the Trust.

3- Support Education and Workforce Development

Train, mentor and assess physiologists, trainees and other healthcare professionals, promoting excellence in echocardiography practice.

4- Lead Quality, Governance and Service Improvement

Contribute to audit, quality assurance, BSE accreditation, clinical governance and the continuous improvement of echocardiography services.

5- Support Service Development and Innovation

Assist in the development of new pathways, technologies and advanced imaging techniques to ensure a modern, efficient and patient-centred service

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We are committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

Person specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

• Relevant BSc or equivalent level of knowledge
• British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) full accreditation (Level 2) in transthoracic echocardiography or equivalent International accreditation (e.g. EACVI)
• Intermediate Life support Certificate

EXPERIENCE

• Practical experience in technical cardiology for a minimum of 4 years with at least 1 year at a specialist level of independent practice including investigation, interpretation, reporting, altering therapy and recommending alternative investigations.
• To be able to identify when emergency medical intervention is required and take appropriate action

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

• Broad knowledge of technical cardiology, including practice with a wide array of complex technical equipment
• Highly specialist knowledge of medical devices, investigation, diagnosis and interpretation in all aspects of specialist field of devices
• Able to prioritise and manage own work and those of junior members of the team
• In depth understanding of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and local guidelines, eg, Health and Safety daily contact with body fluids and blood, COSHH, British Cardiac Society guidelines
• Able to use specialised computer software and other programs such as Excel, Word etc and be able to set up documents and spreadsheet and extract information
• Use of fine tools using a high degree of manual dexterity, coordination and sensory skills for patient investigation, e.g. pacemaker programming
• Occasional requirement to move heavy equipment using safe manual handling technique
• Highly self motivated conscientious in approach and pays attention to detail, able to concentrate frequently for investigation and reporting
• Able to sustain periods of intense concentration for long periods often over 4 hours in duration
• Able to cope with frequently distressing circumstances in the clinical area, eg, investigates and liases with patients/relatives in life threatening conditions in high pressure environments and cope with patient fatality during investigation and treatment
• Able to relate and communicate with staff at all levels and from different professions

SPEECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

• Ability to work cross site where service needs

PPE requirements: Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust requires all colleagues to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with our infection prevention and control procedures.

Flu vaccinations remain the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the viruses when working in our healthcare settings. We encourage our staff to be vaccinated when recommended.

Application deadline: This post will close on the closing date stated at midnight, however if we receive a large number of applications or there is a change in circumstance, we may be required to close a job before the advertised date.

Travel expenses: It is Trust policy that travel expenses for interviews will not be reimbursed.

Smoking: All Trust sites are NO SMOKING. Smoking in all areas of the buildings and premises is prohibited.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.