Locum Senior Cardiac Physiologist - Cork

Affidea UK & Ireland; Cork; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Affidea UK & Ireland in Cork is recruiting a Locum Senior Cardiac Physiologist to lead Echocardiography services and non-invasive cardiovascular investigations, with a flexible clinic workload.

Ideal candidates have about 5 years post-qualification experience, at least 3 years Echo, and current BSE or EACVI accreditation. You’ll mentor staff and collaborate with cardiologists to deliver high-quality patient care across Ireland.

Qualifications

• Approximately 5 years post-qualification experience with at least 3 years Echo.
• Current BSE or EACVI accreditation as part of professional credentials.
• Ability to lead, mentor staff and collaborate with cardiology teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage own clinic workload with efficiency and flexibility.
• Lead echocardiography and non-invasive testing to high standards.
• Mentor junior staff and ensure high training and patient care standards.
• Collaborate with cardiologists, nurses and other professionals to deliver care.
• Possibly participate in development of new testing sites nationwide.

Skills

Echocardiography

Cardiac physiology

Leadership

Communication

Independent work

Education

Clinical Measurement Science qualification

IICMP accreditation

BSE accreditation

EACVI accreditation

Tools

Cardiac imaging equipment

Job description

Affidea is Europe's leading provider of out-of-hospital healthcare, operating over 420 centres across 14 countries, providing high-quality medical services to nearly 15 million patients every year. We specialise in advanced diagnostic imaging, community based poly-clinics and specialist healthcare services. Our continued growth reflects our commitment to bringing high-quality, accessible healthcare closer to the communities we serve.

Affidea UK & Ireland

In the UK and Ireland, Affidea operates a growing network of diagnostic imaging and minor injuries centres, delivering a broad range of cutting-edge imaging technology and healthcare services to the public, private insurers, employers, and other organisations. As part of our ongoing expansion, we're extending our presence into new regions, including our upcoming clinic in London and hospital in Belfast offering exciting opportunities to be part of a business that's shaping the future of accessible, community-based healthcare across the region.

We are currently recruiting for a Locum Senior Cardiac Physiologist for our new service based in our Cork Clinic. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated Cardiac Physiologist seeking to take the next step in their career with a leading healthcare provider who are focused on development and expansion of Echocardiography Services throughout Ireland.

The cardiology suite will cover a comprehensive range of services and non-invasive cardiovascular investigations including:

• Transthoracic echocardiography
• ECG
• Stress testing
• Ambulatory holter and blood pressure monitoring
• Cardiac CT and MRI
• Access to invasive services via local partners

Duties

• You will manage your own clinic work load with efficiency and high quality. Flexible working conditions can be discussed where needed
• Manage clinical leadership within echocardiography and non-invasive testing to a high standard according to department Policies and Procedures and internationally recognised guidelines.
• Lead and mentor junior staff, ensuring high standards of training and patient care
• Collaborate with cardiologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver optimal care
• You may become involved ,if desired, in the development of new testing sites nationwide
• Recognised qualification in Clinical Measurement Science or an equivalent relevant scientific qualification as confirmed by the Irish Institute of Clinical Measurement Physiology (IICMP).
• Ideally should have approximately 5 years post qualification experience with at least 3 years Echo experience.
• Current BSE (British Society of Echocardiography) or EACVI( European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging) accreditation
• Strong organisational skills with an ability to manage a high-volume workload.
• An ability to work independently
• Strong communication skills.
• Ambition & Energy to plan to grow Echocardiography services throughout Ireland