Senior Cardiac Physiologist - Hampstead, United Kingdom - Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals

Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals

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Hampstead, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Main duties of the job:

Physiologist will perform 2D Echocardiogram with supervision provided.
Assist in TOE's, Bike Stress Echos and DSE's.
Perform and interpret routine cardiac investigations.
Perform specialised diagnostics investigations.
Carry out complex scientific and clinical roles, including those working directly with patients.
Analyse and interpret and data compare investigative and clinical options.
Make judgements, including clinical and differential judgements, involving complicated facts or situations that impact on patients.

Working for our organisation:

The successful applicant will join an innovative and expert team within the redesigned Echocardiography service at the Royal Free Hospital and affiliated sites.

The Trust's echo service is led by consultant cardiologists with significant expertise in echocardiography, and has undergone important changes in the last year.

We have upgraded to the newest Philips echocardiography carts (CVX's with version 9+ software) with all of the latest semi-automated 3D and strain imaging.

We have a full outpatient and inpatient TTE service that serves the Trust's general and specialist populations; the Trust is a centre of excellence for pulmonary hypertension, carcinoid heart disease, liver and renal transplant services and provides tertiary level expertise in interventional cardiology, echocardiography and valvular heart disease.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities:

The post holder will be in the process of completing the requirements for BSE or equivalent accreditation, as well as having experience in TTE.

The programme promotes close collaboration with our consultant cardiologists across the Trust and our weekly educational sessions are an important part of our educational development to which all staff contribute.

The successful applicant will have an interest in furthering their own education and training as well as contributing to the educational life of the department commensurate with their level of experience.

This post provides a great opportunity to join a welcoming, supportive and enthusiastic team at a time when we are developing and expanding our echo service.

Person specification:

Education & professional Qualifications:

Essential criteria:

MSCT
ILS Certification

Experience:

Essential criteria:

Experience of undertaking traning of junior members of staff.
Experience in invasive procedures
Pacemaker imnplant and followup including complex devices
Angio Lab experience

Desirable criteria:

Experience in invasive procedures

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Covid-19 Vaccination
Getting vaccinated, and getting a booster, remains the best defence against COVID-19.
We encourage and support staff to get COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose as and when they are eligible.
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AT

Apprenticeship Training. Where AT* is entered next to the job title indicates that this vacancy is for an apprenticeship role.
If you are an
EU/EEA citizen who does not have EU Settlement or Pre-Settled status, you will require a visa to work in the UK

Please Note:

We are unable to sponsor Band 2 to 4 as the salary does not meet the UKVI Points Based system threshold
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If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system

The Trust uses
electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.

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The Trust will request a DBS (CRB) if post involves regulated activities. The Trust is compliant with the Disclosure and Barring Service Codes of practice and the Rehabilitation of offenders act.

Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.

Please note:

- _Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.