Cardiac Physiologist (Non-Invasive Cardiology)

Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Cardiac Physiologist to develop skills in non-invasive cardiac investigations across the Trust. The post involves ILR/ICM interrogation, exercise tolerance testing, and ECG reporting, with rotation through pacemaker follow-ups and catheterisation labs.

The role focuses on non-invasive cardiac investigations across Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals, with opportunities for professional development through departmental rotations

Qualifications

• Proficient in interrogation and interpretation of ILR/ICM.
• Ability to independently lead and report Exercise Tolerance Tests.
• Experience in recording resting ECGs in adults and paediatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform interrogation and reporting of ILR/ICM.
• Lead, perform and report Exercise Tolerance Tests.
• Perform resting ECGs on adults and paediatric patients (in/out-patients).
• Analyse ambulatory ECG (24/48/72/7-day) and BP recordings.
• Review inpatient requests for ECG/ambulatory monitoring and testing.
• Liaise with ward/medical staff to ensure staff availability for in-patient testing.
• Respond promptly to emergencies and maintain professional standards.
• Participate in training during rotations to support development.

Skills

ECG interpretation

Ambulatory monitoring

Exercise testing

ILR/ICM interrogation

Tools

ECG machines

Ambulatory ECG devices

ILR systems

Job description

• The post holder will have the opportunity to develop skills in all areas of non-invasive Cardiology (ECG, ambulatory monitoring and reporting and physiologist-led exercise tolerance tests) and ILR or intracardiac monitor interrogation and reporting as well as future exposure and rotation through the following areas: pacemaker follow-ups, and cardiac catheterisation lab.
• Rotation around a broad range of technical areas will be necessary to obtain competencies within the department and for state registration.
• The successful candidate will need to work predominantly in non-invasive cardiac investigations across Ashford & St Peter's Hospitals.

Main duties of the job To competently perform interrogation and interpretation of ILR's or ICM. To independently lead, perform and report Exercise Tolerance Test. To competently perform resting ECG's on adults and paediatric out-patients and in-patients. To competently analyse basic ECGs on adults and paediatric patients. To competently perform ambulatory ECG (24, 48, 72, 7-day tests) and BP recordings. To review and prioritise inpatient requests for cardiac investigations within ECG, ambulatory monitoring, exercise testing. To liaise with ward and/or medical staff and ensure availability of technical staff when required in order to perform in-patient testing with lead Cardiac Physiologists. To effectively, promptly, and professionally respond to emergency situations maintaining control and requesting assistance as necessary. To participate in training in other disciplines when rotated through the department for on-going professional development and maintain standards of technical competency.

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff. Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan. We work in partnership with Royal Surrey Hospital NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities. St Peter's Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and Orthopaedic Surgery, Ophthalmology and Outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital. Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward- thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.