Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Shrewsbury seeks a Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist. The role involves supporting acute sites and community diagnostics, performing a range of cardiac tests and mentoring staff. Applicants should have or be working towards BSE accreditation and must possess strong communication skills for effective patient care. Experience in diagnostic procedures is essential. Join a supportive team with excellent career prospects in one of the UK's picturesque locations.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Must be capable of performing routine and specialized diagnostic tests.
• Desirable experience in Cath lab and brady pacing.
• Must manage and prioritize tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on provision for Cardiac investigations.
• Perform and report transthoracic Echo to BSE standards.
• Support specialists during invasive procedures.

Skills

Experience in Cardiac investigations

Proficient in ETT and Holter analysis

Strong communication skills

Education

BSE accreditation or working towards it

Tools

ECG machines

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Job overview

The Cardiorespiratory department at the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is looking for a dynamic and innovative Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist to support the acute sites and Community Diagnostic Centre.

The successful applicant will be capable at performing a range of routine and more specialised diagnostic tests, and take part in the supervision and mentoring of students and junior staff. The successful applicant will have or be working towards (as part of the STP) BSE accreditation and also be proficient at ETT, Holter analysis and other non-invasive cardiac diagnostic tests. Cath lab and brady pacing experience is desirable. Final year STP graduates would be awarded a B7 on completion of their studies.

You will be expected to manage, plan, and prioritise tasks efficiently and effectively to achieve and maintain a high standard of patient care.

The post holder will act as a key member of the team in providing accurate, comprehensive and sympathetic care to patients. The post offers new opportunities and challenges with the provision of community diagnostic care. Effective communication skills between colleagues, patients and the wider healthcare community are essential to ensure safe, high quality and effective patient care in an environment of continuous improvement.

Main duties of the job

• To provide experienced and multi-skilled, hands-on provision in the complete range of Cardiac investigations provided by Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust.
• To perform and report (or working towards) transthoracic Echo unsupervised, to BSE standards.
• To provide support for specialist echo techniques including stress and contrast echo, in addition to performing/reporting routine TTE.
• To provide support for Transoesophageal echo and other invasive procedures.
• To perform 12 lead/exercise ECG, holter analysis, Cardiology support during CPEX and physiological measurements during diagnostic angiography.
• Knowledge and some experience of basic pacing and Cardiac Device therapy is preferred, as is cardiac cath lab experience. Applicants with more extensive Device experience will be encouraged to hold/maintain BHRS accreditation.
• To provide training and assessments to other members of staff of various grades within the given specialty areas.

Working for our organisation

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust can offer you great career prospects and a fantastic lifestyle. Situated in one of the most attractive parts of the country with dramatic countryside and bustling towns we have supportive friendly teams and excellent professional NHS Job development opportunities. Other than the CDC, the Trust covers the Princess Royal Hospital in Telford and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in Shrewsbury. Your role will be to support the Cardiorespiratory team at all three sites to some degree as part of a rotation.

There is a rich historic culture in Shropshire, together with beautiful country views, outdoor pursuits, sporting events, shopping and vibrant towns with restaurants, bars, live music venues and rolling hills to explore.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.