Additionally, the Lead Cardiac Physiologist will conduct departmental meetings, manage staff performance, and collaborate with the Head of Cardiology on financial reporting and quality assurance. The role requires independent practice, expertise in cardiac resuscitation, and the ability to perform all cardiology investigations without direct supervision. Responsibilities also include developing departmental policies, assisting cardiologists during procedures, and participating in research and clinical audits to uphold the hospital's quality standards and enhance its CQC rating.
The Cardiology & Respiratory unit at St John & St Elizabeth Hospital is a looking for a dynamic and committed Lead Cardiac Physiologist to be a clinical lead for the non-invasive Cardiac diagnostic service. You will lead on the continued growth and development of the echocardiography and pacing service.
The post holder will also lead the Cardiology department in other cardiac investigations. Clinical duties will include performing resting Transthoracic Echo, Transesophageal echo Exercise stress and Dobutamine Stress echo, bubble and contrast echo, 12 Lead ECGs, Holter Monitoring and Analysis, Event Monitoring, Blood pressure Monitoring, Exercise Testing, routine pacemaker checks and Administrative duties.
The successful candidate must independently write clinical reports for transthoracic echocardiography to a BSE standard. In addition, physiologist clinical reports will be provided following holter and ETT analysis.
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What would be my responsibilities as Lead Cardiac Physiologist
To lead on the day to day running of the diagnostic service: managing resources in line with service requirements
To lead the service development and continued growth of the service
To lead on department meetings, staff 1:1s and staff appraisals.
Work with the Head of Cardiology to deliver on end of month financial reporting, KPI dashboard and audits
To participate in cardiac investigations within own skill-base, and have working knowledge of all aspects of all services, including administrative duties. This will include performing tests and providing the reports.
The post holder will be expected to act as an independent practitioner without direct supervision.
Be aware of BSE, SCST and NICE guidelines and to carry out all procedures in accordance with these nationally agreed guidelines and policies of the department and hospital.
To maintain expertise in cardiac resuscitation procedures in accordance with agreed and established policies.
Responsible for safe use of complex cardiology testing equipment to ensure patient and personal safety.
To implement quality controls and assurance in accordance with agreed standards
Cleaning the cardiology equipment in accordance the hospital infection control policy on the cleaning of bio hazards.
Perform the full compliment of cardiology investigations without medical supervision and maintain awareness when a result requires further immediate follow up and act accordingly.
Manage the pacemaker follow up lists conducting annual reviews, or advised in line with MHRA.
Write technical reports for relevant investigations.
Participate in the development and implementation of policies and protocols within the department of cardiology and in Echo related policies.
Undertake research and clinical audit in conjunction with the physicians and manager.
To assist the Cardiologist in theatres with DC cardioversions.
Ensure that the standard of work is maintained the Hospitals rating with the CQC and help the Hospital achieve an Outstanding rating.
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