Cardiac Physiologist - Torquay, United Kingdom - Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
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Torquay, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Recording and interpretation of 12 lead ECGs to a very high standard on a range of equipment.

Application of full range of ambulatory monitoring equipment to include presentation / reporting / analysis of results and production of factual reports.

Hemodynamic monitoring in the cardiac catheterisation suite to include right and left heart pressures, pressure wire and PCI. Fully conversant with balloon pump operation.

Participation in 24/7 on-call rota for Primary PCI and cardiac emergencies. Commitment to increasing skills as service demands. Technical and resuscitation support for permanent pacemaker implants, including technical support for complex devices.

Assist the Lead Physiologiststo develop protocols, guidelines and procedures for the service, and implement these ensuring regular reviews to reflect evidence-based changes in clinical practice.

To maintain full conversance with current training curricula.

To actively participate in maintaining own professional development, identifyingown educational and clinical training needs in conjunction with the Departmental Manager.

Communication is a key area in this role and includes verbal and written contacts with patients and their relatives, clerical, nursing and medical staff, portering staff and allied professionals.

To ensure high standards of patient care are given in relation to agreedstandards and in line with the Torbay and South Devon Policies andProcedures.

See attached Band 6 Job description and person specification. Applications from newly qualified physiologists would be welcomed
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