Chief Cardiac Physiologist (Echo)

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Chief Cardiac Physiologist (Echo) to lead the Echocardiography service within the Clinical Measurements Department and provide Echo support at Community Diagnostic Centres. You will oversee non-invasive cardiac diagnostics, support MDTs, and may take charge of the department, ensuring safe, high-quality patient care.

Suitable applicants will be RCCP/AHCS registered, with BSE accreditation in Adult TTE and a BSc

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team and independently.
• Advanced knowledge of cardiac anatomy required.
• RCCP/AHCS registration and BSE accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and implement non-invasive cardiac diagnostics in Echocardiography aligned with BSE standards.
• Support MDT management and provide highly specialist cardiac physiologist advice.
• Take charge of the Clinical Measurement Department when required.
• Maintain health and safety of patients and colleagues by following Trust policies.
• Lead/liaise with the MDT and support junior staff.
• Act to safeguard patient trust and confidence in line with professional standards.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team & independent work

Advanced knowledge of cardiac anatomy

Leadership/ MDT coordination

Education

BSc in Clinical Physiology

RCCP or AHCS registered

BSE accreditation in Adult TTE

Tools

Echocardiography equipment management

Job description

An exciting career opportunity has arisen for a Chief Cardiac Physiologist in Echo to join our friendly team in the Clinical Measurements Department at the James Paget University Hospital as well as providing an Echo service within the newly built Community Diagnostic Centres.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking and motivated Chief Cardiac Physiologist to join our team. You will need to have excellent communication skills with the ability to work both as part of a team and independently, along with an advanced knowledge of cardiac anatomy.

The Echocardiography team provide a full inpatient and outpatient transthoracic echo service including ACHD clinics. As well as TTE we run Physiologist led valve clinics, bubble studies and DSE clinics as well as supporting TOE lists.

The department offers a comprehensive range of non-invasive investigations including ambulatory monitoring and Physiologist led exercise tolerance tests.

Suitable applicants will have completed a BSc in Clinical Physiology (or equivalent) and be RCCP or AHCS registered. They will hold BSE accreditation in Adult Transthoracic Echo (or equivalent) as well as meeting the requirements detailed in the person specification and job description.

Only fully accredited applicants in adult Echocardiography will be considered for this post.

• To assess, plan and implement non-invasive cardiac diagnostics without direct supervision, primarily in Echocardiography in line with BSE standards.
• To support the management responsibilities of the Multi-Disciplinary Team within the Clinical Measurements Department with specific responsibility for providing professional support and highly specialist cardiac physiologist advice as necessary.
• To take charge of the Clinical Measurement Department as required.
• To maintain health and safety of patients and colleagues at all times by complying with all relevant Trust policies.
• To be an active member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team, leading/liaising/communicating as necessary and supporting junior staff.
• The Cardiac Physiologist shall, at all times, act in such a manner as to justify public trust and confidence to safeguard the interest of individual patients.

The James Paget University Hospital is a vibrant university hospital and an amazing place to work, full of caring and compassionate people going the extra mile to ensure that patients have a truly positive experience of care.

The Clinical Measurements Department is a non-invasive cardiology department providing an outpatient and inpatient Echo service.

You will be joining a friendly, supportive and professional team of Cardiac Physiologists.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Ruth Mixer Job title: Senior Chief Cardiac Physiologist Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01493 452424

Natalie Sales, Chief Cardiac Physiologist, email: [e-mail] or call 01493 452424