Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist, WRH
- Employer
- Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
- Location
- Worcester
- Salary
- £43,742 to £50,056 a year
- Closing date
- 28 Aug 2024
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- Profession
- Healthcare scientist, Physiologist
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
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An exciting opportunity to has arisen for a highly specialised cardiac physiologist/Echocardiographer to join our expanding cardiology team. The successful candidate must BSE accredited and competent in performing and reporting adult echo's with experience in training students and medical staff. Ideally you should have some experience in assisting with TOE's, bubble studies and DSE's.
Main duties of the job
To perform unsupervised Cardiac Ultrasound examinations to diagnose Cardiac abnormalities.
To provide clinical interpretation and high technical expertise on Cardiac Ultrasound scans performed by self and junior members of staff, in accordance with the British Society of Echocardiography standards, guidelines and departmental protocols and policies. Acting appropriately in the event of significant adverse findings, alerting physicians when immediate medical attention is required.
To take responsibility to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and defibrillation on patients in an emergency situation.
Awareness of adverse clinical conditions/clinical events occuring during the investigations and ensuring swift and appropriate action is taken to minimise life threatening or significant medical events.
To be familiar with current developments in the field of Cardiology.
To liaise with other departments and Companies regarding maintenance and repairs to existing equipment within the department.
To liaise in conjunction with the Head of Department, regarding evaluation of new clinical equipment.
To be involved in the Stress Echo and TOE services and receive appropriate training if needed
About us
Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is over 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Our objectives are simple:
Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To perform unsupervised Cardiac Ultrasound examinations to diagnose Cardiac abnormalities.
To provide clinical interpretation and high technical expertise on Cardiac Ultrasound scans performed by self and junior members of staff, in accordance with the British Society of Echocardiography standards, guidelines and departmental protocols and policies. Acting appropriately in the event of significant adverse findings, alerting physicians when immediate medical attention is required.
To be involved in the Stress Echo and TOE services and receive appropriate training if needed
To take responsibility to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and defibrillation on patients in an emergency situation.
Awareness of adverse clinical conditions/clinical events occuring during the investigations and ensuring swift and appropriate action is taken to minimise life threatening or significant medical events.
To be familiar with current developments in the field of Cardiology.
To liaise with other departments and Companies regarding maintenance and repairs to existing equipment within the department.
To liaise in conjunction with the Head of Department, regarding evaluation of new clinical equipment.
.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Employer details
Employer name
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Charles Hastings Way
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 1DD
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
C9365-24-0972
Main duties of the job
To perform unsupervised Cardiac Ultrasound examinations to diagnose Cardiac abnormalities.
To provide clinical interpretation and high technical expertise on Cardiac Ultrasound scans performed by self and junior members of staff, in accordance with the British Society of Echocardiography standards, guidelines and departmental protocols and policies. Acting appropriately in the event of significant adverse findings, alerting physicians when immediate medical attention is required.
To take responsibility to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and defibrillation on patients in an emergency situation.
Awareness of adverse clinical conditions/clinical events occuring during the investigations and ensuring swift and appropriate action is taken to minimise life threatening or significant medical events.
To be familiar with current developments in the field of Cardiology.
To liaise with other departments and Companies regarding maintenance and repairs to existing equipment within the department.
To liaise in conjunction with the Head of Department, regarding evaluation of new clinical equipment.
To be involved in the Stress Echo and TOE services and receive appropriate training if needed
About us
Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is over 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Our objectives are simple:
- Best services for local people
- Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients
- Best use of resources
- Best people
Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To perform unsupervised Cardiac Ultrasound examinations to diagnose Cardiac abnormalities.
To provide clinical interpretation and high technical expertise on Cardiac Ultrasound scans performed by self and junior members of staff, in accordance with the British Society of Echocardiography standards, guidelines and departmental protocols and policies. Acting appropriately in the event of significant adverse findings, alerting physicians when immediate medical attention is required.
To be involved in the Stress Echo and TOE services and receive appropriate training if needed
To take responsibility to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and defibrillation on patients in an emergency situation.
Awareness of adverse clinical conditions/clinical events occuring during the investigations and ensuring swift and appropriate action is taken to minimise life threatening or significant medical events.
To be familiar with current developments in the field of Cardiology.
To liaise with other departments and Companies regarding maintenance and repairs to existing equipment within the department.
To liaise in conjunction with the Head of Department, regarding evaluation of new clinical equipment.
.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Clinical Physiology or equivalent
- British Society of Echocardiography accreditation (BSE)
- ILS certificate
Desirable
- ALS
- Registration for RCCP
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience as a Specialised Cardiac Physiologist
- Highly specialised and advanced knowledge of Echocardiography
Desirable
- Experience in TOE, DSE, Bubble studies.
- Supervision of staff
- Assist with the day to day running of the department
- Teaching and development of staff
Employer details
Employer name
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Charles Hastings Way
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 1DD
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
C9365-24-0972
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