Cardiac Physiologist

The Methodist Church in Britain; Slough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

First-class development opportunities

Flexible working patterns

Healthy work-life balance

Inclusive employer

Job summary

Frimley Park Hospital within Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting Band 5 Cardiac Physiologist. The role covers non-invasive and invasive cardiac investigations, including ECGs, ambulatory monitoring, exercise tolerance testing and cath lab support with on-call rota potential.

Required: BSc Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or equivalent and HCPC registration; NHS experience encouraged. The post offers professional development and flexible working options.

Qualifications

• Wide knowledge of cardiac investigation procedures.
• Proficiency in exercise tolerance testing.
• Proficiency in resting and ambulatory ECG and BP recording and interpretation.
• Good knowledge of angiography.
• Basic IT skills and numerical data handling.
• Awareness of national cardiology guidelines and safety standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Initiative and problem-solving; able to work with some supervision.

Responsibilities

• Carry out non-invasive and invasive cardiac investigations autonomously.
• Perform 12-lead ECGs and fit ambulatory monitors; report findings.
• Lead exercise tolerance testing with patient safety in mind.
• Develop independent practice in the cath lab and assist procedures.
• Develop interventional skills in IVUS, etc., as training allows.
• Participate in emergencies and on-call rota as needed.
• Maintain CPD and adhere to safety and clinical guidelines.

Skills

Cardiac investigations

Exercise tolerance testing

ECG & BP recording

Angiography knowledge

IT literacy

Guidelines awareness

Written & verbal communication

Initiative & problem-solving

Education

BSc Clinical Physiology (Cardiology)

Tools

IVUS

Pressure wire studies

Job description

This Band 5 Cardiac Physiologist post sits in the Cardiology Department at Frimley Park Hospital, part of Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust. The work covers non-invasive and invasive cardiac investigations, including exercise tolerance testing, ambulatory monitoring and echocardiography, with a route towards cath lab support and the PPCI on-call rota. It suits newly qualified physiologists as well as experienced staff seeking BHRS accreditation and greater responsibility. A BSc in clinical physiology and professional registration are required.

What the job involves

• Carry out non-invasive and invasive cardiac investigations autonomously, in line with training and competence
• Perform 12-lead ECGs, fit ambulatory monitors, analyse and interpret results, and write accurate, factual reports
• Lead exercise tolerance testing, ensuring patient safety and accurate documentation
• Work towards independent practice in the cardiac catheterisation laboratory, including haemodynamic monitoring and physiologist support during procedures
• Develop advanced interventional skills in IVUS, pressure wire studies, OCT and intravascular lithotripsy (Shockwave)
• Take part in emergencies and cardiac arrests, using emergency equipment including external defibrillators, external pacing, temporary pacing and intra-aortic balloon pumps
• Work towards joining the PPCI on-call rota and supporting the 24/7 service
• Maintain competence through CPD, ongoing competency assessments, and adherence to departmental protocols, clinical guidelines and patient safety standards

What’s required

Qualifications

• BSc Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or equivalent

Registration & licences

• Registration with the appropriate body (HCPC) or evidence of eligibility

Experience

• Wide knowledge of cardiac investigation procedures
• Proficiency in and strong underpinning knowledge of exercise tolerance testing
• Proficiency in resting and ambulatory ECG and BP recording and interpretation
• Good knowledge of angiography and basic competency in it

Skills & knowledge

• Basic IT skills
• Awareness and understanding of national cardiology and cardiac physiology guidelines
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Initiative and problem-solving, working unsupervised where appropriate

Nice to have

• ILS (Immediate Life Support)
• Basic competencies in cardiac catheter adjuncts such as IVUS and pressure wire studies

What’s offered

• First-class development opportunities for all staff
• Professional, management, leadership and clinical skills training
• Support for flexible working and a range of working patterns
• Emphasis on healthy work-life balance
• Inclusive and disability confident employer
• Gold award under the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme