Cardiac Physiologist
Job Title Cardiac Physiologist
Location Bexley/Dartford/Kent areas
Job Type Permanent
Speciality Cardiac Physiologist
Rates £60,000 per year

Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a new member to join our exceptional team of cardiac staff.

We are looking for a BSE Adult Accredited Echocardiographer to support our community clinics in Dartford, Kent and Bexleyheath working from GP sites. There is also the possibility of travel within England to support our sports cardiology screening service meeting athletes and performing a echocardiogram if this is an area of interest.

Post Title: Specialist Cardiac Physiologist - Echocardiography

Department: NHS Community Echocardiography and Sports Cardiology -Non-invasive Cardiology

Location: Bexley

Hours: 40 hours per week

Accountable to: Clinical Director

Responsible to: Lead Echocardiographer and Directors

Key Purpose of Role

  • To ensure the provision of a quality echo service in the Community and for our sports cardiology clients
  • To take specific responsibility for the development of a one stop echo service for patients attending cardiology appointments in the community setting
  • To provide teaching and support to other members of the department learning echocardiography
  • To work co-operatively and collaboratively with members of other professions and disciplines, ensuring the provision of a progressive learning environment for all staff
  • To contribute to the professional leadership of the technical staff within the service
  • To actively encourage and develop a multidisciplinary approach to all services

RESPONSIBILITIES Departmental

  • To carry out diagnostic echocardiography and report clinical echo studies independently and promptly to British Society of Echocardiography latest standards
  • To carry out when required 12 lead resting ECG, occasional Fitting of 24hr, 48hr, 7 day Holter ECG, and 24hr BP. The ability to analyse 24hr/48hr/7day ECG would be desirable. Where needed certified training will be given
  • To report on and code 12 Lead Resting ECG, 24hr Ambulatory Blood Pressure and 24hr, 48hr, 7 day Holter ECG’s To assist in monitoring stock levels of consumables and technical equipment.
  • To promote a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care within the Company, ensuring a patient-centered approach to care
  • To actively encourage the development of innovative practices within the department
  • To participate in research projects as required and overseen by the Lead Echocardiographer

Educational

  • To provide guidance and support to junior staff delivering the service
  • To assist in setting protocols and standards of care for echo patients within the service
  • To assist in echocardiography education in company MDT meetings
  • To maintain own proficiency in echocardiography and other technical skills and ensure that own mandatory training certificates are current

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