Cardiac Physiologist - Band 5

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Basingstoke is seeking a newly qualified Cardiac Physiologist to join their dynamic team. The role involves performing a variety of cardiac investigations and providing support during the 12-18 month preceptorship. Applicants should be enthusiastic, willing to learn, and have the ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team. The position promises exposure to specialized tasks including echocardiography and pacemaker follow-ups.

Qualifications

• Proficient in performing ECG and Holter monitoring.
• Ability to assist in pacemaker and ILR implants.
• Experience in conducting cardiac investigations.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, urgent, and emergency cardiac investigations.
• Complete a preceptorship logbook of evidence.
• Participate in the on-call 24 hour primary PCI rota.

Skills

Non-invasive testing

Echocardiography

Cardiac catheter lab procedures

Job description

Overview

We have opportunities to support the development of one newly qualified Cardiac Physiologist within our team at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, or to further develop a less experienced professional who would benefit from our team educational structure. Our welcoming, dynamic and enthusiastic physiology team provides highly specialised cardiac testing for adult patients living across the Hampshire area.

At HHFT we are proud of our preceptorship programme that we offer to newly qualified staff. With the support of our enthusiastic team and dedicated educator you will gain competence in many areas including:

• Non-invasive testing - ECG, Holter monitoring, analysis, assisting in DSEs
• Echocardiography
• Assisting in pacemaker and ILR implant
• Performing pacemaker and ILR follow up (including remote follow up)
• Cardiac catheter lab – including the 24 hour PPCI service (an on-call room is available for this)

Following completion of the preceptorship which lasts 12-18 months, you will specialise into your area of interest, and start working towards professional accreditation. We are looking forward to welcoming the successful candidate to our vibrant and enthusiastic team!

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, urgent and emergency cardiac investigations competently and complete an accurate report based on your findings in a timely manner.
• Complete a preceptorship logbook of evidence and assessments to demonstrate clinical competence.
• Perform clinical audit and surveys, within scope of practice, to improve the services delivered by the department.
• Participate in the on-call 24 hour primary PCI rota.
• Participate in the training and development of both external university students and junior team members.
• Communicate and interact effectively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure a safe and positive patient experience.
• Assist all senior colleagues in the day to day organisation and delivery of the cardiac physiology service.

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire. Cardiac Investigations and Cardiac Measurements operates across both Basingstoke and North Hampshire and Royal Hampshire County Hospitals. We are a dynamic and friendly team of around 25 physiologists, clinical scientists, associate practitioners, cardiographers and administrators. It is an exciting time for Cardiology within HHFT as we just opened two new cardiac catheter labs along with a new day case unit, which enabled us to start an electrophysiology and ablation service.

How to apply / Contact

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Andre Jacinto
Job title: Principal Cardiac Physiologist
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 07384 826834