Band 6 Senior Cardiac Physiologist

The cardiology directorate provides comprehensive secondary and tertiary cardiology services to patients in North Central London. It is a centre of excellence for pulmonary hypertension and carcinoid heart disease and provides tertiary level expertise in intervention cardiology, electrocardiography and valvular heart disease The cardiology investigation unit (CIU) provides the trust with a comprehensive range of cardiology investigations including:

• ECG, ambulatory Holter monitoring, event recorders and BP monitors
• Echocardiography, including transoesophageal and dobutamine & treadmill stress echo.
• Physiologist led exercise testing.
• Cardiac catheterisation and coronary angioplasty (including a 24-hour primary coronary intervention service), You also be part of 24hrs oncall service. With advanced imaging and complex PCI techniques., This senior physiologist role is to support the cardiac physiology department based at Royal Free Hospital.
  
  To work independently (at least 2 years) in the Cardiac cath lab, taking part in the on call rota assisting with coronary angioplasty as part of the 24 hour primary coronary intervention service. With advanced imaging and complex PCI techniques.
• You will be expected to work independently, demonstrating expertise in a physiologist's role in a range of investigations carried out by the CIU. You will demonstrate a high standard of skills in diagnostic testing, interpretation, reporting and treatment in order to achieve best quality patient care.
• You will be able to carry out device follow up checks for pacemakers and be part of the inpatient device rota.
• You will also be able to cover all non-invasive cardiac testing in the Cardiology dept when needed, 12 lead ECG, Ambulatory ECG and BP monitoring and analysis, ETT.
  
  The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

£44,806 to £53,134 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS