Specialist Clinical Cardiac Physiologist - Liverpool, United Kingdom - Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

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Liverpool, United Kingdom

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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 patients 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 patients records is strictly maintained and complies with the Data Protection Act. Recognise peoples equality, diversity and rights. Feedback information on complaints / accidents / incidents to the PCP. Communicates with other departments involved in supporting the service