Technical Assessor - Cardiac Consultant

UKAS; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced professionals to join as Independent Technical Assessors in Cardiac Physiology Services. This role offers the chance to assess healthcare organizations for the Improving Quality in Physiological Services (IQIPS) Scheme, ensuring compliance with national standards. You'll engage in flexible freelance work, reviewing processes and providing expert recommendations that contribute to quality and safety improvements in cardiac physiology services. If you have a passion for enhancing healthcare quality and possess the necessary qualifications, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible freelance work

Training in assessment methods

Opportunity for professional growth

Qualifications

• 4+ years of clinical experience in adult cardiac physiology required.
• Accreditation with BSE or equivalent is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess cardiac physiology services for accreditation under IQIPS Scheme.
• Conduct on-site assessments and provide expert recommendations.

Skills

Cardiac Physiology Services

Quality Assurance

Clinical Experience

Service Management

Team Leadership

Education

BSc in Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology)

Diploma in Electrocardiography

Tools

Information Systems

Job description

Independent Technical Assessor – Cardiac Physiology Services (IQIPS Accreditation)

Location: Remote with UK travel

About the Role

UKAS is looking for experienced professionals in Cardiac Physiology Services to work as Independent Technical Assessors. This role involves assessing healthcare organisations as part of the Improving Quality in Physiological Services (IQIPS) Scheme, ensuring they meet national standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess cardiac physiology services for accreditation under the IQIPS Scheme.
• Review cardiac physiology departments' business processes, information systems, and quality assurance measures.
• Evaluate invasive and non-invasive cardiac procedures, including ECG, echocardiography, catheter lab interventions, and implantable devices.
• Ensure compliance with national quality standards and best practices.
• Conduct on-site assessments, providing expert advice and recommendations.

What You Need

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• BSc in Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology), Clinical Physiology, or a relevant scientific discipline.
• Minimum 4 years’ post-qualification clinical experience in adult cardiac physiology.
• Accreditation with the British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) or Heart Rhythm UK / International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE), or equivalent within your area of practice.

Strong knowledge of:

• Information systems used in cardiac physiology services.
• Quality assurance and improvement processes in cardiac services.
• Business processes and systems in cardiac physiology departments.
• Knowledge of the full range of invasive and non-invasive cardiac physiology procedures.
• Diploma in Electrocardiography.
• Immediate Life Support (ILS) certification.
• Experience in service management or team leadership.
• Awareness or involvement in IQIPS or other accreditation schemes.

Professional Registration

• Registered with the Registration Council of Clinical Physiologists (RCCP).
• Membership of the Society for Cardiological Science and Technology (SCST) or Academy of Healthcare Science (AHCS).

Training & Support

UKAS provides full training in assessment methods, standards, and accreditation processes.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible freelance work alongside your current role.
• Opportunity to contribute to quality and safety improvements in cardiac physiology services.
• Gain valuable experience in accreditation and compliance assessments.

Interested? Apply today and help drive quality in cardiac physiology services across the UK!

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care and Health and Human Services