Highly Specialised Physiologist - Echo

HCA Healthcare UK; Aldershot; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Highly Specialised Physiologist to join their Cardiology team. Responsibilities include performing advanced procedures in echocardiography, delivering exceptional patient care, and assisting in departmental management. The ideal candidate will hold relevant accreditation and have at least 2 years of experience in a cardiology environment. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and a range of flexible benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan

Group Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of post-qualification experience in a cardiology unit.
• Ability to perform procedures at independent practitioner level.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard and complex procedures in Echocardiography.
• Deliver individualised patient care and anticipate further investigations.
• Assist in setting technical standards and managing cardiology procedures.

Skills

Echocardiography

Cardiology

Patient care

Technical standards

Education

BSE or European Cardiovascular Imaging Accreditation

ILS/ALS Resuscitation certification

Job description

Highly Specialised Physiologist – Echocardiography and Non-Invasive Cardiology
London, The Wellington Hospital
Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Shift times: Monday-Friday

Permanent
Salary: Competitive dependent upon experience

We’re looking for a Highly Specialised Physiologist to join our Cardiology team at The Wellington Hospital, currently rated "Good" by the CQC.

Duties & responsibilities

• Perform a range of standard and complex or advanced procedures as requested by the clinician in Echocardiography including Stress Echoes and Bubble studies and preferably one more field of Technical Cardiology e.g. Stress Tests and ambulatory monitoring
• Act autonomously to deliver appropriate and individualised patient care at all times e.g. Anticipating the need for further investigations on the basis of findings from an echocardiogram, stress test, interrogating complex diagnostic data from CRM devices, and carry out reprogramming to optimise pacing/therapeutic functions and clinical outcome
• Support and assist the Principal Cardiac Physiologist and Cardiology Manager in setting local technical standards in echocardiography and other non-invasive cardiac investigations.
• Assist in the day-to-day management of procedures in the cardiology department taking an active role in planning and organisation affecting service outcomes. Deputise for the Principal Cardiac Physiologist when required
• Participate in audit programs for clinical and management data ensuring that requirements are adhered to and that data is available for presentation and/or further analysis

What you’ll bring

• BSE or European Cardiovascular Imaging Accreditation OR equivalent essential
• ILS/ALS Resuscitation certified
• Minimum 2 years of post-qualification experience of working within a cardiology unit
• Perform procedures at independent practitioner level

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Physiologist at The Wellington Hospital, you’ll be eligible for:

Benefits

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Diversity and Inclusion

Patients first. Colleagues always. That’s the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we’re creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That’s why we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.