Specialist Clinical Cardiac Physiologist

Employer Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital Town Liverpool Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 29/10/ :59

Specialist Clinical Cardiac Physiologist

NHS AfC: Band 5

As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to bethe best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.

We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine including adult cystic fibrosis and diagnostic imaging, both in the hospital and out in the community.

We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.

Heart and lung disease continue to be amongst the biggest killers in the UK and the communities we serve are marked by increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease, higher levels of heart failure, hypertension, coronary artery disease and an ageing population.

Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering thebest care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and facilitated by technology. New and upgraded clinical areas are designed with patients and families fully involved to deliver their needs.

As part of our long term plan, we aim to form strong clinical and organisational relationships where possible. There is clear evidence that partnerships improve patient care and enhance quality and we aim to collaborate with a range of other providers and professionals with the aimto extending access and improve quality.

Our vision is underpinned by five strategic goals:

• Quality: to deliver the highest quality, safest and best experience for patients and their families by providing reliable care
• Service and Innovation: to develop our service portfolio for patients by developing innovative models of care
• Value: to maintain financial viability, enhance service delivery and develop new models of care to improve the health of our patients and safely reduce costs
• Workforce: to be the best NHS Employer by 2019 by attracting and retaining the best staff to deliver excellent patient care
• Stakeholders: to develop productive relationships with key stakeholders in order to enhance our profile and reputation.

Our Mission

“Excellent, Compassionate and Safe care for every patient, every day”

Job overview

We are searching for an enthusiastic motivated physiologist to join our busy department. Applicants must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills in a broad range of routine cardiac investigations.

The successful candidates must be able to provide evidence of continuing professional development. Suitable candidates must possess either a Degree in Clinical Physiology, SCST parts I and II or BTEC / HTEC in MPPM or equivalent.

Should be working towards Academy for Healthcare Science accreditation, eligibility to apply should be checked.

The suitable applicants should have the ability to work under pressure and be able to prioritise your individual workload, as well as being able to work effectively within a team.

Suitable applicants will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering high quality diagnostic services including the full range of non-invasive cardiac diagnostics, working independently in the catheter laboratories and supervised with the field of pacemaker implantation and follow up.

In house training will be given in all areas to ensure suitable candidates deliver a high quality service. These positions will offer qualified Cardiac Physiologists an excellent development opportunity in clinical physiology.

Main duties of the job

As a Cardiac physiologist you will be required to perform without supervision a wide range of invasive and non-invasive diagnostic cardiac investigations.

You must demonstrate a good underpinning knowledge in cardiac investigations. Appropriate training will be given to ensure you are working to a safe competent standard. You will be given the appropriate exposure and knowledge ensuring you develop and gain experience in the complete range of diagnostic cardiac investigations provided by Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital.

Working for our organisation

As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.

We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.

We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.

Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Works unsupervised in Non invasive testing and Cath lab. Works under supervision in Pacemaker/ICD follow up.

Perform specialised diagnostic cardiac physiological testing on patients to aid clinical diagnosis.

Demonstrates empathy when dealing with patients in distressing conditions.

Interprets results and provides factual reports for specialised diagnostic cardiac investigations.

Communicate effectively and advise both clinical and non-clinical staff regarding outcomes of diagnostic investigations.

Perform necessary adjustments to devices which directly affect patient’s clinical environment.

Participates on a roster basis, in all areas of technical cardiology

Participates in training for Clinical staff, Trainee Cardiac Physiologists and other allied health professionals.

Assists in monitoring and maintaining quality of services within Cardiac Diagnostics

Ensures that individual own level of practice is kept up to date with current developments in the field of Cardiology including innovative work undertaken in research for a wide range of cardiac investigations.

Demonstrates active participation in clinical audit, and R&D activities.

Has awareness of future implications for development of current Cardiology services.

Works throughout a number of areas recognising all aspects of infection control measures needed for each specific clinical area.

Works within a multidiscipline environment abiding to strict regulations regarding radiation and protection from radiation.

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Person specification

Qualifications & Education

• ONC BTEC MPPM or Equivalent.
• HNC HTEC MPPM or Equivalent.
• BSc Clinical Physiology
• ILS/ALS
• AHCS accreditation

Knowledge & Experience

• Evidence of on-going personal development
• Competent to perform full range Non-Invasive procedures
• Importance of confidentiality
• Health and Safety
• Active Membership of one of the following BCS,SCST,BPEG,BSE,BCIS,NA SPE
• Knowledge within the field of invasive cardiac diagnostic procedures.