+ To promote and ensure the delivery of high quality, evidence based care/best practice
+ To provide support for the senior cardiac physiologists/service leads
+ To provide a quality service for patients requiring invasive and non-invasive cardiology investigation procedures
+ Responsible for assessing patients' needs whilst undergoing investigative procedures and providing appropriate level of care require
We reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the closing date indicated should we feel we have received sufficient applications., + To perform a range of the following procedures in accordance with established policies and professional codes of practice ensuring high standards and optimal results:
o Supporting team in diagnostic angiography lab
o Supporting team in PPM implant and follow up
o 12 lead ECG interpretation
o Exercise tolerance testing
o Responsible for leading the test ensuring test appropriateness and safety.
o Ambulatory ECG monitoring
o Ambulatory BP monitoring
o Ambulatory ECG analysis
o 24 hour and cardiac event recorders, We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.
In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community., + Under supervision, until proficient, provide technical cover in the cardiac catheter laboratories (during RHC and LHC) and during pacemaker insertion
+ Under supervision, until proficient, perform Tilt Tests within the Cardiac Investigations Departmen
+ Under supervision, perform pacemaker and ICD checks for both inpatient and outpatients. With guidance write reports for the Cardiologists and in cases where a serious condition is diagnosed, seek urgent verification from a chief technician(s) and/or inform a cardiologist on dut
+ To hold a current ILS certificate, leading/participating in arrests where required. Provide support for all members of the multi-disciplinary team, including debriefing, with subsequent preparation of the patient for a safe transfer to an appropriate recovery environment if required
+ To be responsible for the management of your caseload. This will involve the assessment, prioritisation and planning of appropriate examinations, ensuring the provision of effective and sensitive evidence-based care to the highest standards
+ Allocates tasks to student/trainees when appropriat
+ Using in-depth, detailed analysis and interpretation of a range of clinical and technical data, the post holder will provide a factual report for specialised studies performed personally (and where necessary by others within the Trust and in the PCT setting) which will be monitored by senior staff
+ Maintain clear, concise and contemporaneous records
+ Attend study days and courses as required, to maintain, improve and develop specialist skills
+ Comply with the relevant Codes of Professional Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice
+ Employ the safe and appropriate use of sensitive, specialist medical equipment
+ To be involved in writing, evaluating and auditing of guidelines, protocols and local policie
+ To ensure all equipment is stored, cleaned and operated safely according to Trust and Local policies and to train junior staff to do the sam
+ To demonstrate a commitment to research based practice and clinical excellenc
+ To contribute to a climate where staff members appropriately question and challenge practice, and where decision-making can be openly discusse
+ To be flexible/willing to assist all areas within cardiac physiology e.g. at times of sickness or increased workload.