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Chief Cardiac Physiologist

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    Full-time
    Senior Level
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Requirements

  • The successful candidate must have a BSc Cardiac Physiology or equivalent
  • BSE or equivalent
  • The candidate must be experienced in all aspects of technical Cardiology, including practice with a wide array of technical equipment
  • Advanced knowledge of one discipline of technical Cardiology namely Echocardiography including accreditation
  • Caring and compassionate nature
  • Valid ILS certificate
  • Applicants must have current UK professional registration

Responsibilities

  • At band 7 level you will have extensive experience as Senior Cardiac Physiologist.
  • You will be confident scanning and reporting independently and be looking to advance your clinical and leadership skills.
  • You will be active in the training and development of junior staff to achieve BSE accreditation.
  • You will also be keen to develop your own skills in complex procedures such as TOE, stress echo (including physiologist led exercise stress echo) +/- valve clinic.
  • Further training will be offered where required.

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Chief Cardiac Physiologist position?

The successful candidate must have a BSc in Clinical Physiology (or equivalent) and BSE accreditation (or equivalent).

What are the main responsibilities of the Chief Cardiac Physiologist?

The main responsibilities include performing advanced non-invasive cardiology diagnostics, training junior staff, independently scanning and reporting on echocardiographic studies, and participating in complex procedures such as TOE and stress echo.

Is experience in the NHS required for this role?

Experience working within the NHS is desirable but not essential for this position.

What is the salary range for this position?

The salary range for the Chief Cardiac Physiologist position is £51,883 to £58,544 a year pro rata, including HCAS (Outer).

What types of echocardiography services does the department provide?

The department provides a full echo service including routine transthoracic studies, contrast echo, 3D echo, transoesophageal echo, and both Dobutamine and exercise stress echo.

Is there support for professional development in this role?

Yes, further training will be offered where required to help develop skills in complex procedures and advance clinical and leadership skills.

Where will the Chief Cardiac Physiologist work?

The position involves cross-site work between St George's Hospital, St Helier Hospital, and Epsom Hospital.

What is the working pattern for this position?

The working pattern for the Chief Cardiac Physiologist role is full-time.

Is a valid ILS certificate required for this position?

Yes, a valid Immediate Life Support (ILS) certificate is essential for this role.

Will a Disclosure and Barring Service check be required?

Yes, this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1999
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of healthcare services, including acute and emergency care, elective surgery, and outpatient services across its hospitals in Surrey and South West London. Their mission is to deliver high-quality, safe, and compassionate care, aiming to improve health outcomes and patient experience. They focus on providing accessible, effective healthcare solutions tailored to the needs of their diverse community.