Chief Cardiac Physiologist

Job summary

Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge? Are you committed to delivering the best and safest care to patients? Would you like to work in a dedicated Cardiac Centre which is continually expanding its services? This is a great opportunity to develop your clinical skills, progress your career and make a difference to our patients.

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join our growing Non-Invasive team with a speciality in Echocardiography.

We are part of a dedicated Cardiac Centre, including a Cardiac Ward and state of the art Cardiac Catheter Lab with an excellent multi-disciplinary team. Diagnostic Cardiology is a small, friendly department and we are very proud of the quality of services we offer including; Trans-thoracic Echo, Stress Echos, Trans-Oesophageal Echo, Specialist Valve Clinics, Diagnostic Coronary Angiography, Pacemakers, CRT and Implantable Loop Recorders. We provide tailored training and support for trainees across a range of entry routes, including the Apprenticeship and STP programmes. We actively encourage staff progression and support staff to obtain / maintain professional accreditation for echo or pacing. Our Diagnostic Cardiology staff consists of a mix of cardiac physiologists, cardiographers, assistant technical officers and administrative support staff.

It is essential that the applicant holds BSE Accreditation or equivalent.

Main duties of the job

This post will involve a degree of managerial responsibilities; therefore, experience in leadership or management roles would be desirable.

To arrange a visit to the department or for more information, please contact Chris Pidgeon (Principal Non-Invasive Physiologist) or Anna Mills (Principal Invasive Physiologist): [email protected] / [email protected] or telephone 01284 712536.

About us

#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community

We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.

The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.

Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.

We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.

With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.

Job responsibilities

For full details of the job Role and Person Specification, please see attached Job Description.The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• ASCST diploma or equivalent
• Degree in Clinical Physiology, or equivalent
• Possession of BSE Accreditation
• RCCP or HCPC registration

Desirable

• Intermediate Life Support Certification.

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Advanced knowledge / experience in cardiac diagnostics.
• Proficient in performing and independently reporting: . Provocative ECG . Ambulatory monitor recordings . Internal Loop recorder downloads . Urgent and planned complex device implant and follow up or adult echocardiography . Carry out diagnostic angiography
• Competent IT skills
• Previous line management experience

Desirable

• Experience of project management
• Current experience in advanced practice

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Skills in teaching/training
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Leadership skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Good time-management skills.
• Ability to develop empathy and compassion for patients and relatives.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Desirable

• Engagement in national or regional educational programmes.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Evidence of Good Timekeeping and attendance.
• Able to work well under pressures.
• Approachable.
• Flexible approach to working hours and duties.
• Willingness to learn and participate in self-directed learning.
• Ability to cope with stressful and emotional circumstances.