Please do not apply for this post if you do not hold Academy for healthcare science accreditation
An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to join our team of Cardiac Physiologists, the applicant must be competent to perform the full range of cardiac diagnostic tests including non‑invasive testing, Cath lab, device implant and follow‑up. Candidates will may be considered if competent in Cath lab procedures and device follow‑up.
The successful candidate must be able to provide evidence of continuing professional development.
Suitable candidates must possess either a Degree in Clinical Physiology, or a BTEC/HTEC in MPPM or equivalent. Applicants should be willing to work towards a postgraduate qualification in Cardiac rhythm management (BHRS).
Voluntary AHCS registration is essential. The suitable applicant should have the ability to work under pressure, prioritise workload, work effectively within a team and support development of junior staff.
The posts offer a full‑time contract and a commitment to on‑call is required after successfully completing any identified training needs.
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 of cardiac investigations and should be competent within non‑invasive cardiac testing, Cath lab, pacemaker implants and follow‑up.
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 complex cardiac investigations provided by Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital.
Job responsibilities
- Working through all areas of Cardiac Diagnostics
- 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education
- BSc Clinical Physiology
- ONC BTEC MPPM or Equivalent. HNC HTEC MPPM or Equivalent
- Voluntary Registered with AHCS
- ILS/ALS
Knowledge and Experience
- Evidence of on‑going personal development
- Competent to perform full range Non‑Invasive procedure
- Competent to perform pacing implant and follow‑up
- Competent within the Catheter lab
- Evidence of participation in research projects
- Importance of maintaining patient confidentiality
- Health and Safety
Skills & Abilities
- Demonstrate the ability to work in a highly demanding environment
- Excellent team working skills
- Take responsibility for accurate work
- Work under pressure
- Ability to organise work rotas
- For on‑call purposes must reside within 30 minutes response time or be prepared to stay on site
Values & Behaviours
- Dynamic
- Team Worker
- Leader
- Flexibility
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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