Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist

Job overview

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our welcoming Aintree Cardiology Department.

We currently undertake a wide variety of non-invasive and invasive tests including ECG, Ambulatory Monitoring, Tilt Table Testing, Exercise Tolerance Testing, Echocardiography (including Dobutamine and Exercise Stress Echo, Transoesophageal, Contrast and Bubble Studies, Specialist Valve Clinics, Advanced Imaging including Speckle Tracking and 3-D Echocardiography and Research), Cardiac Catheterisation and Permanent Pacing; both implant and follow up.

The candidates should have BHRS accreditation.

This is an ideal opportunity for a current band 7 seeking a change, or forward thinking suitably qualified Band 6 who is looking to develop their career further.

Main duties of the job

Working with the Lead Cardiac Physiologists, the post holder will assist in the running of all present services provided by the Cardiology Laboratory.

The post holder will support in the delivery of a high quality, efficient service to patients and to supervise, guide and support staff in performance of their roles in the department.

The postholder will be expected to work as an independent practitioner in permanent pacemaker follow-up and implants.

We expect the successful applicant to have the ability to work independently and you will also be expected to participate in the training and appraisal of junior staff.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To be technically proficient as an independent practitioner in non-invasive cardiology procedures, and permanent pacemaker implants and follow up

Working independently to perform and report simple and complex  permanent pacemaker follow ups.

Analyse, interpret and report complex clinical data e.g. PPM follow up undertaking necessary departmental procedure when diagnosing an unexpected finding and liaising/advising with medical staff as required.

To assist in the clinical management of patients undergoing cardiac investigations

For a full list of duties, please refer to the attached job description and person specification