Job summary
- Main area
- Cardiology
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (None)
- Job ref
- 252-7377851
- Employer
- Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Darent Valley
- Town
- Dartford
- Salary
- £47,810 - £54,710 per anum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist
Band 7
Job overview
Performs transthoracic Electrocardiography, (TTE) using manual dexterity and precision, exercising specialist judgemental skills when acquiring images.
To produce a full, accurate and comprehensive clinical reports independently for each study, which will directly affect patient care and/or management. Responsibility for own caseload.
Responsible along with the other Band 7 Physiologist for the operational responsibility of the department on a day to day basis. This includes a clinical workload (i.e. performing and/or reporting on all the non-invasive tests) as well as day to day supervision of the junior staff.
To take a leading role in staff development and training as required.
Main duties of the job
Performs independently transthoracic echocardiography, (TTE) using manual dexterity and precision, exercising specialist judgemental skills when acquiring images. To perform 12 Lead Electrocardiograms when necessary.
To produce full, accurate and comprehensive clinical reports independently for each study, which will directly affect patient care and/or management. Responsibility for own caseload.
Responsible along with the other Band 7 Physiologist for the operational responsibility of the department on a day to day basis. This includes a clinical workload (i.e. performing and/or reporting on all the non-invasive tests) as well as day to day management and supervision of staff.
To take a leading role in staff development and training as required.
Working for our organisation
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you’ll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we’ve achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Performs independently transthoracic Electrocardiography, (TTE) using manual dexterity and precision, exercising specialist judgemental skills when acquiring images. To perform 12 Lead Electrocardiograms when necessary.
To produce full, accurate and comprehensive clinical reports independently for each study, which will directly affect patient care and/or management. Responsibility for own caseload.
Responsible along with the other Band 7 Physiologist for the operational responsibility of the department on a day to day basis. This includes a clinical workload (i.e. performing and/or reporting on all the non-invasive tests) as well as day to day management and supervision of staff.
To take a leading role in staff development and training as required.
Will conduct Appraisals with the other Band 7 physiologist for other members of the Department.
To initiate and participate in clinical audit within the department and to use the results to improve quality of service.
To be a specialist in Electrocardiography, etc. to develop competence in clinical supervision and be able to act as clinical supervisor where necessary.
Person specification
Essential
Essential criteria
- Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology) BSc Honours
- Works independently
Desirable criteria
- Previous cardiac diagnostic experience
Essential
Essential criteria
- Has BSE accreditation
- Has at least 2-3 years experience at senior level
Desirable criteria
- Excelent interpersonal skills
Essential
Essential criteria
- Independently reports on Echocardiograms
Desirable criteria
- Good communication Skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Pauline Cherek
- Job title
- Principal Cardiac Physiologist/Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01322 428106
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