Cardiac Physiologist/Cardiac Scientist

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Taunton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced clinician to participate in diverse cardiac service areas, including 12 lead ECG, ambulatory monitoring, and physiology-led testing. The role involves independent reporting of diagnostic data and ensuring patient safety throughout complex procedures.

The post requires the ability to interpret complex results, act on urgent findings, and provide technical support in pacing and cath lab settings as part of the cardiology team.

Responsibilities

• Perform 12 lead ECGs and ambulatory rhythm monitoring for adults.
• Supervise cardiac diagnostic procedures such as TILT testing and angiography.
• Record and interpret Holter monitoring data; provide reports.
• Support pacing procedures and routine cardiac catheterisation setup.
• Identify deterioration and escalate urgent clinical issues to the Cardiology team.
• Ensure safe equipment setup and infection control in Cath-labs.
• Interpret complex diagnostic data and advise on patient care.

Job description

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Actively participate in a range of clinical service areas to include 12 lead ECG, ambulatory monitoring, physiology-led exercise tolerance testing, Cardiac TILT testing, cardiac angiography and cardiac rhythm management.

To perform and supervise the recording of electrocardiograms for adult patients.

To fit & remove Ambulatory Holter monitoring, BP and PADs. This will include the explanation of the use and care of the equipment to the patients and dealing with any queries that this may raise.

Competent in Holter recordings, tape and IRL analysis.

To work as an independent practitioner to produce reports on diagnostic tests.

Make judgements regarding the patient, based on the history or the results of the investigations performed. The post holder would need to interpret complex data and alert referring medical staff of urgent clinical problems.

To provide technical support during pacing and routine cardiac catheterization. This would include performing left heart catheters, performing right heart catheters; perform blood gas analysis as required for RHC, elective PCI & complex cases such as IVUS,

Responsible for the technical set up of the cases to include the check of the resuscitation trolley, to assist with set up & maintenance in Cath-labs as required, assist with resuscitation & temporary pacing as required

Recognises clinically significant deterioration of patients, or significant abnormalities in diagnostic investigations, in patients undergoing procedures under their supervision. Takes timely action, appropriately escalating to Cardiology team or working with other agencies as required.

Recognises, responds to and appropriately manages emergency situations, such as cardiac/cardio-pulmonary arrest or other life‑threatening scenarios.

Responsible for delivering a wide range of complex cardiac diagnostic investigations and procedures, both invasive and non‑invasive. This will involve interpreting diagnostic tests and interrogating complex implantable electronic devices.

As an independent practitioner the post holder will be responsible for highlighting any issues or untoward results regarding patient care and relevant diagnostic reports.

Responsible for the patients in their care either individually or as a shared responsibility with other technical colleagues or with medics.

To maintain competent practice, in relation to Health and Safety and control of infection by safe working method