Senior Cardiorespiratory Physiologist

Barts Health NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust is seeking motivated individuals for the cardiorespiratory diagnostics service at the CDC in Mile End Hospital. The role involves supporting various diagnostic tests, with opportunities for training and development in cardiology and respiratory physiology. Candidates should hold a BSc in Clinical Physiology or have relevant experience in cardiology or respiratory physiology. The service operates 12 hours a day, 7 days a week, providing a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in cardiopulmonary exercise testing and lung function testing.
• Training in cardiology or respiratory disciplines will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Support cardiopulmonary exercise testing for unexplained breathlessness.
• Conduct non-invasive cardiology including ambulatory monitors and electrocardiography.

Skills

Cardiology

Respiratory Physiology

Exercise Science

Education

BSc in Clinical Physiology

Job description

The CDC is part of a wider programme to reform and renew the delivery of diagnostics to meet increasing demand for services. CDCs will facilitate patients having their diagnostic tests performed closer to home and within the local community, and are open for 12 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The North-East London (NEL) community diagnosis centre service provision is anticipated to include the following services:

• Targeted lung health check screening programme (TLHC)
• Prostate screening programme
• General Ultrasound service
• Cardiac Imaging
• Cardiorespiratory Diagnostics

We are seeking motivated individuals to work in the cardiorespiratory diagnostics service at the CDC in Mile End Hospital, with regular rotation to other sites. You will be required to work autonomously (training provided based on background experience) across the service.

The role includes supporting cardiopulmonary exercise testing for the unexplained breathlessness service, non-invasive cardiology (ambulatory monitors and electrocardiography), and lung function testing (spirometry, reversibility, gas transfer, FeNO testing).

Applications are welcome from candidates with a BSc in Clinical Physiology (or equivalent) with a cardiology or respiratory specialism, or from those with a background in Cardiac or Respiratory physiology and Exercise Science.

To arrange a visit, please contact [e-mail].

The successful candidate will be a key member of the non-invasive services at CDC, focusing on supporting the cardiorespiratory service. The service operates 12 hours a day, 7 days a week, with shifts on any of these days.

The role aims to support the non-invasive cardiology and lung function services within the Trust. There will be opportunities to participate in cardiopulmonary research and audit projects, as well as quality assurance activities. Training will be provided in cardiology or respiratory disciplines, depending on the candidate's background, to develop skills across the spectrum of cardiorespiratory physiology services.

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and a leading healthcare provider in Britain. We are on an improvement journey to become an outstanding organization with a world-class clinical reputation, focusing on high standards of safety, compassionate care, and being an excellent place to work, guided by our WeCare values.

For further details or to arrange informal visits, contact:

• Name: Raquel Nunes
• Job Title: Deputy Head of Cardiorespiratory Physiology
• Email: [e-mail]