Chief Cardiac Physiologist

Job overview

Chief Cardiac Physiologist

Department: Cardiology

Band 7 £46,148 - £52,809 Per annum (plus 12% RRP)

Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

We are excited to announce that Milton Keynes University Hospital have recently had a business case approved to expand our Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) cardiology and respiratory services.

The Cardiology Department is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Cardiac Physiologist to join our Team.  The role will rotate across our sites at Milton Keynes University Hospital and Lloyds Court Community Diagnostic Centre.

Our department is going through significant investment with recent approval to expand our service to a CDC site, gaining additional Echo machines at the latest market models and software that will enhance your skills.

A collegiate atmosphere in our Cardiology department means that we welcome and encourage the ideas and opinions of each member of staff towards service provision, by participation and contribution to weekly Echo MDT and monthly teaching sessions as well as service meetings.

If you are someone looking for a new challenge and you think that you can make the difference, consider applying for a position in our team and be part of a group that wants to help build an exciting and forward-thinking service.

For any queries please contact, Jose Samoes, Senior Chief Cardiac Physiologist [email protected]

Interview date: 25th November 2024

Main duties of the job

We are seeking to recruit a fully autonomous echocardiographer with the desire to contribute with new ideas to further expand our service with high quality and effective care.

Understanding the importance of Cardiac Physiologists in a multi-disciplinary team and valuing the clinical input that we offer as healthcare professionals, at MKUH we run a Physiologist-led Valve Clinic service.

Milton Keynes community is considered one of the fastest growing in the country, and you can be part of a project which aims to prepare a service for future increasing demands. Please watch the video “Milton Keynes - Making a Great City Greater” on YouTube to understand the future city prospects and developments.

We work with our ambitious team of Consultant Cardiologists to further develop the innovative physiologist led services with support on a clinical and technical skills level, such as the recent launched non-medical led ILR implant service co-delivered by our physiologists.

In collaboration with Oxford University Hospital Adult Congenital Heart Disease Consultant Specialist, we provide a monthly GUCH clinic to our patients at MKUH.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Main duties and responsibilities

The postholder will provide specialist professional expertise while acting as a resource within the technical cardiology service at Milton Keynes University Hospital and Community Diagnostic Centre.

To perform a range of standard and complex investigations as requested by clinicians and analyse patient results, providing a comprehensive written report when necessary.

To monitor and respond to changes in patient’s clinical status.

To deliver appropriate and individualised patient care at all times

To perform at independent practitioner level in the field of Echocardiography to a high standard, completing accurate and comprehensive reports in a timely manner.

To run Physiologist-led Valve Clinics (training can be provided)

To participate in weekly Echo MDT.

To contribute to the Echo teaching sessions.

To support with IP and OP TTE referral triage, following internal guidance based on the BSE recommendations.

Analyse ambulatory monitors providing factual reports about the findings, which impact on the clinical management of the patient.

To provide cross cover to other areas of the technical service, as the needs of the service dictate.

Develop and implement protocols for working with individuals, families, communities and other professionals.

To promote a multi-disciplinary approach to Cardiac Care recognising, utilising and valuing the expertise of other disciplines.

To support the departmental manager in introducing measures to actively manage and reduce risk to patients; to ensure the formal reporting and recording of any adverse incidents, in line with Trust policy.

To actively develop and contribute to relevant programmes of audit, raising the profile and enhancing the contribution of Physiologists as a whole to this process.

Any other technical duties commensurate with the grade and scope of the post.

Please refer to Job Description for further details

We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system.  Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS.   This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

Upon commencing  employment  with  the  Trust,  all  employees  (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are  subject  to  a probationary period lasting  a  period  of  six  months  with  an  option  to extend  for  a  further  six  months  to  a total of  12 months.