Job summary
- Main area
- Cardiac Clinical Physiologist
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Cross-site working)
- Job ref
- 289-CS-77
- Employer
- Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Cross site -- West Middlesex University Hospital/Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
- Town
- Isleworth
- Salary
- £34,521 - £41,956 per annum inc. HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 02/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Cardiac Physiologist
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
Cardiac Physiologist - Band 5
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Foundation Trust - West Middlesex Hospital
We are seeking a suitably qualified Cardiac Physiologist to join our friendly service. The successful candidate can be a newly qualified Cardiac Physiologist.
This is a really exciting opportunity to join a fantastic department cross-site. A really dynamic role for a cardiac physiologist to cover holter tape analysis, ETT, assisting DSEs/TSEs, and Tilt table testing .
Main duties of the job
Under the guidance of the cardiology diagnostic team the post holder will be/become proficient and be able to work unsupervised, providing a quality service for patients requiring non-invasive and invasive cardiology investigative procedures. The post holder will also be responsible for assessing patients’ needs whilst undergoing investigative procedures and providing appropriate level of care required.
We are seeking a suitably qualified Cardiac Physiologist to join our friendly service. The successful candidate can be a newly qualified Cardiac Physiologist.
You will gain confidence and highly transferable skills and knowledge for your future career whilst working in a busy department performing a variety of tests.
Working for our organisation
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed.
If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful.
Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Communication/Relationships
1. To be responsible for establishing and maintaining good communication with all staff, patients and their carers.
2. To highlight areas of concern to the Senior Chief physiologist.
3. To be proactive and help the team and the service leads with possible workplace improvements.
4. To demonstrate problem solving skill, supporting patients with queries that may arise.
5. To deal politely, positively and in a professional manner, and according to directorate policy with queries by patients and hospital staff.
6. To perform Tilt Testing under supervision until competent , ensuring results formatted for cardiologist reporting
7. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the checking and safe use the department’s diagnostic equipment and associated computer hardware that they are using and that any faults are reported promptly
8. To be competent in basic Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation technique and following
appropriate training be proficient in Intermediate Life Support. Initiate treatment and support Medical Staff during cardiac Resuscitation.
Managerial and Training.
1. To report equipment and environmental problems to the Chief Technician.
2. Assist with the process of adequately stocking the department; ensuring orders of supplies and stock are made in line with trust guidelines.
3. To assist with research studies, audits and quality initiatives as appropriate.
4. To assist with departmental administration, including but not limited to booking appointments, and responding to patient queries.
5. To assist and support the lead physiologist/manager with the collection of departmental statistics. Set up local databases to assist with this as required.
6. To respond to patient and staff complaints in accordance with Trust protocol.
7. To attend meetings as directed and feedback information as appropriate
8. To assist with the process of formulating new policies and procedures relating to service provision and comply with Trust Policies and Procedure
Person specification
Skills and knowledge
Essential criteria
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Problem solving skills
- Able to work independently within the role limitations and identify priorities
- Overall knowledge of caring for patients with cardiac disorders
- Computer literate
Essential
Essential criteria
- Cardiac Physiology degree BSc
- Analyse and read Blood pressure and ECG Tapes
- Perform Stress test unsupervised
- Perform and Read ECG unsupervised
Desirable criteria
- Cath _lab experience
- Perform Tilt testing
- Pacing knowledge
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Janet Rice
- Job title
- Diagnostic Physiology Service Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07712595467
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