Cardiac Physiologist - Part Time

KIMS Hospital; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Life assurance

Free secure staff parking

33 Days annual leave

Job summary

KIMS Hospital is seeking a Senior Cardiac Physiologist to lead Cardiorespiratory services. You will work with the Lead Physiologist, Consultants, and cardiology team to deliver inpatient, outpatient and interventional services.

You will perform echocardiography to BSE standards and help drive governance, quality and patient safety while supporting staff development and service improvement. This is a permanent, part-time role based in Maidstone.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent as a trained Physiologist.
• Extensive post-registration clinical experience performing echocardiograms to BSE standards.
• Significant knowledge and practical application of clinical governance, together with evidence of continuing professional development.
• Experience working within a cardiac catheter laboratory, including assisting with temporary and permanent pacing, angiography, electrophysiological studies and PCI.
• Experience in one or more of the following: ETT/TILT, Stress Echo, Holter monitoring or blood pressure monitoring analysis, together with experience of change or productivity management.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and support in the day-to-day delivery of Cardiorespiratory services, working closely with the Lead Physiologist and Consultant Cardiologists.
• Undertake and support cardiac investigations, including echocardiography to BSE standards, while contributing to inpatient, outpatient and cardiac interventional services.
• Support workforce planning and service delivery, helping to allocate staff according to patient need and activity, including supporting procedures such as pacing, angiography, PCI and electrophysiological studies.
• Champion clinical governance, quality and patient safety, supporting regulatory compliance, clinical audit, evidence-based practice, infection prevention and the development of policies and procedures.
• Support and develop the team, contributing to training, professional development, innovation and change management, while promoting KIMS values and a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Echocardiography

Cath Lab experience

Clinical governance

Leadership

Education

Physiologist degree

Job description

Hours: 22.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday between the hours of 8am and 6pm

Contract: Permanent

Are you an experienced Cardiac Physiologist looking to take the next step in your career? Do you have extensive experience performing echocardiograms to BSE standards? Are you passionate about providing exceptional patient care while supporting clinical leadership, service development and the delivery of healthcare at its best?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Cardiac Physiologist to join our Cardiorespiratory team at KIMS Hospital. Working closely with the Lead Physiologist, Consultant Cardiologists and wider cardiology team, you will play an important role in supporting the delivery and development of our inpatient, outpatient and cardiac interventional services.

You will provide high-quality clinical care while helping to lead and develop the team, promote best practice and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement. The role requires a patient-focused professional with strong interpersonal and leadership skills, who can inspire colleagues, support change and maintain high standards of clinical governance, quality and patient safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and support in the day-to-day delivery of Cardiorespiratory services, working closely with the Lead Physiologist and Consultant Cardiologists.
• Undertake and support cardiac investigations, including echocardiography to BSE standards, while contributing to inpatient, outpatient and cardiac interventional services.
• Support workforce planning and service delivery, helping to allocate staff according to patient need and activity, including supporting procedures such as pacing, angiography, PCI and electrophysiological studies.
• Champion clinical governance, quality and patient safety, supporting regulatory compliance, clinical audit, evidence-based practice, infection prevention and the development of policies and procedures.
• Support and develop the team, contributing to training, professional development, innovation and change management, while promoting KIMS values and a culture of continuous improvement.

Who we are looking for:

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent as a trained Physiologist.
• Extensive post-registration clinical experience performing echocardiograms to BSE standards.
• Significant knowledge and practical application of clinical governance, together with evidence of continuing professional development.
• Experience working within a cardiac catheter laboratory, including assisting with temporary and permanent pacing, angiography, electrophysiological studies and PCI.
• Experience in one or more of the following: ETT/TILT, Stress Echo, Holter monitoring or blood pressure monitoring analysis, together with experience of change or productivity management.

Why Join KIMS Hospital?

At KIMS Hospital we understand our people are our biggest asset and as such we are focused on ensuring they feel happy and valued both in and out of the workplace. That’s why we have created a benefits package to support your emotional, financial, and physical wellbeing.

KIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following benefits:

• 33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday
• Free secure staff parking
• Private health insurance
• Life assurance
• Up to 40% off some of KIMS Hospital services
• Employee Assistance Platform
• Retail discounts and cashback
• Discounted gym membership
• Free eye test
• About KIMS Hospital

If you have any questions regarding this role Diane would be happy to help, call her today on 01622 237634 or email [e-mail]

At KIMS Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities and disability confident employer.

Any offers of employment made by KIMS Hospital for this/these position(s) will be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service. Information about the DBS checks can be found at the end of the advert.

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