Cardiac Physiologist (Echocardiography)
| Posting date: | 17 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 July 2024 |
| Location: | Cambridge, CB2 0QQ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B0063-24-0004 |
Summary
JOB TITLE: Cardiac Physiologist (Echocardiography), Cambridge Heart Clinic REPORTS TO: Patient Services Manager LOCATION: Cambridge Heart Clinic @ Addenbrookes Hospital, 263 Hills Rd, Cambridge CB2 0QQ. JOB OVERVIEW: Regents Park Healthcare are looking for a Cardiac Physiologist to provide a high quality trans-thoracic echocardiography service for elective patients at our Cambridge Heart Clinic. The role includes supporting cardiac surgeons and doctors in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with heart conditions and ensuring the services needs are met. HOURS: Full time and Part-time positions available. Normally Monday to Friday; however, flexibility may be required to support our services. This would however be discussed and agreed with you in advance. We expect there will be no requirement to work weekends or Bank Holidays without prior & mutual agreement. SALARY: £50,000+/year depending on experience CLINICAL DUTIES: To effectively manage own workload To assist with the efficient running of the outpatient service by prioritising daily workload To maintain standards of technical competency in the provision of non -invasive cardiology To provide and participate in a reporting outpatient echo service To liaise with administrative staff to organise lists and prioritise workload To ensure all equipment and work area is maintained to the highest standards of hygiene and functionality To ensure that stock levels of consumables are maintained To be responsible for identifying equipment faults, and directly resolve fault issues To report patient results in a timely manner To provide interpretation and full technical reporting on echocardiograms performed To respond to emergency situations maintaining control effectively, promptly, and professionally and requesting assistance as necessary To work according to local policies and protocols To always treat patients with kindness and respect MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES: To maintain own clinical competency To manage case load and prioritise patient lists to maximise efficiency To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team To implement and audit cases to ensure quality To successfully manage time to affect a balance between clinical and admin duties Contribute to and accurately participate in the correct reporting and handling of incidents EDUCATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: To maintain own personal professional development To hold and maintain BSE accreditation To work in accordance with standards set by BSE To actively maintain a progressive learning environment for junior staff To participate in mandatory training as required by the Trust