Job summary
- Main area
- Cardiac physiology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 410-MED- 6264186
- Employer
- Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
- Town
- Liverpool
- Salary
- £28,407 - £34,581 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 19/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist Clinical Cardiac Physiologist
NHS AfC: Band 5
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine including adult cystic fibrosis and diagnostic imaging, both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Heart and lung disease continue to be amongst the biggest killers in the UK and the communities we serve are marked by increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease, higher levels of heart failure, hypertension, coronary artery disease and an ageing population.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and facilitated by technology. New and upgraded clinical areas are designed with patients and families fully involved to deliver their needs.
As part of our long term plan, we aim to form strong clinical and organisational relationships where possible. There is clear evidence that partnerships improve patient care and enhance quality and we aim to collaborate with a range of other providers and professionals with the aim to extending access and improve quality.
Our vision is underpinned by five strategic goals:
- Quality: to deliver the highest quality, safest and best experience for patients and their families by providing reliable care
- Service and Innovation: to develop our service portfolio for patients by developing innovative models of care
- Value: to maintain financial viability, enhance service delivery and develop new models of care to improve the health of our patients and safely reduce costs
- Workforce: to be the best NHS Employer by 2019 by attracting and retaining the best staff to deliver excellent patient care
- Stakeholders: to develop productive relationships with key stakeholders in order to enhance our profile and reputation.
Our Mission
“Excellent, Compassionate and Safe care for every patient, every day”
Job overview
We are searching for enthusiastic motivated physiologists to join our busy department. Applicants must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills in a broad range of routine cardiac investigations.
The successful candidates must be able to provide evidence of continuing professional development. Suitable candidates must possess either a Degree in Clinical Physiology, SCST parts I and II or BTEC / HTEC in MPPM or equivalent.
The suitable applicants should have the ability to work under pressure and be able to prioritise your individual workload, as well as being able to work effectively within a team.
Suitable applicants will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering high quality diagnostic services including the full range of non-invasive cardiac diagnostics, working independently in the catheter laboratories and supervised with the field of pacemaker implantation and follow up.
In house training will be given in all areas to ensure suitable candidates deliver a high quality service. These positions will offer qualified Cardiac Physiologists an excellent development opportunity in clinical physiology.
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 in cardiac investigations. 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 cardiac investigations provided by Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital.
Working for our organisation
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
CLINICAL REASPONSIBILITIES
Working through Non invasive testing, Cath lab and Pacemaker/ICD follow up.
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.
Perform necessary adjustments to devices which directly affect patient’s clinical environment.
Participates on a roster basis, in all areas of technical cardiology including On-Call.
Participates in training for Clinical staff, Trainee Cardiac Physiologists and other allied health professionals.
Assists in monitoring and maintaining quality of services within Cardiac Diagnostics
Ensures that individual own level of practice is kept up to date with current developments in the field of Cardiology including innovative work undertaken in research for a wide range of cardiac investigations.
Demonstrates active participation in clinical audit, and R&D activities.
Has awareness of future implications for development of current Cardiology services.
Works throughout a number of areas recognising all aspects of infection control measures needed for each specific clinical area.
Works within a multidiscipline environment abiding to strict regulations regarding radiation and protection from radiation.
Ensures all appropriate health and safety measures are taken when dealing with patients bodily fluids.
MANAGEMENT/ORGANISATIONAL REASPONSIBILITIES
Ensures good communication within the department
Actively promotes Cardiac Diagnostics inside and outside the trust.
Ensures that clinical governance and clinical risk management are integrated into systems of patient care.
Helps to develop benchmarks for best practice alongside other hospitals.
Participate in service development/training initiatives with colleagues in referring district general hospitals.
Contributes and aids implementation of departmental policies & procedures.
Actively promotes self-development in specific areas of management in communication with PCP.
Ensure that confidentiality of patient’s records is strictly maintained and complies with the Data Protection Act.
Recognise people’s equality, diversity and rights.
Feedback information on complaints / accidents / incidents to the PCP.
Communicates with other departments involved in supporting the service
Person specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential criteria
- ONC BTEC MPPM or Equivalent.
- HNC HTEC MPPM or Equivalent.
- BSc Clinical Physiology
Desirable criteria
- ILS/ALS
- HRUK accreditation
- Voluntary Registered with RCCP
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of on-going personal development
- Competent to perform full range Non-Invasive procedures
- Importance of confidentiality
- Health and Safety
Desirable criteria
- Computer skills ECDL etc
- Active Membership of one of the following BCS,SCST,BPEG,BSE,BCIS,NA SPE
- Knowledge within the field of invasive cardiac diagnostic procedures.
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Good team working skills
- Take responsibility for accurate work
- Work under pressure
- Work to deadlines
- Ability to organise work rotas
- Monitoring and training junior members of staff and other health care providers.
Values & Behaviours
Essential criteria
- Team Worker
- Leader
- Flexibility
- Patient Focused
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 Beukers
- Job title
- Cardiac diagnostics manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0151 600 1716
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