Overview
Regents Park Healthcare are looking for a Cardiac Physiologist to provide a high quality trans-thoracic echocardiography service for elective patients at our Cambridge Heart Clinic. The role includes supporting Consultant Cardiologists in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with heart conditions and ensuring the services needs are met. The candidate must hold BSE (British Society of Echocardiography) accreditation: Level 2 Transthoracic (TTE).
Main duties of the job
* To effectively manage own workload
* To assist with the efficient running of the outpatient service by prioritising daily workload
* To maintain standards of technical competency in the provision of non -invasive cardiology
* To provide and participate in a reporting outpatient echo service
* To liaise with administrative staff to organise lists and prioritise workload
* To ensure all equipment and work area is maintained to the highest standards of hygiene and functionality
* To ensure that stock levels of consumables are maintained
* To be responsible for identifying equipment faults, and directly resolve fault issues
* To report patient results in a timely manner
* To provide interpretation and full technical reporting on echocardiograms performed
* To respond to emergency situations maintaining control effectively, promptly, and professionally and requesting assistance as necessary
* To work according to local policies and protocols
* To always treat patients with kindness and respect
About us
Regents Park Healthcare (RPH) delivers high quality, cost-effective cardiac care, through excellent service, efficient operations management, well-trained staff, and uncompromising professionalism. It operates nationally in partnership with a number of NHS Trusts and 3 Regents Park Heart Clinics, including Dorset, Cambridge, and Peninsula.
Cambridge Heart Clinic was established in 2008 and has a long standing relationship with Cambridge University Hospital. We take immense pride in delivering the very best experience in order to achieve exceptional patient outcomes. Our world-class team of cardiologists and support staff prioritise the needs of patients and have garnered an outstanding reputation for delivering clinical excellence.
Job responsibilities
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LOCATION:
Cambridge Heart Clinic @ Addenbrookes Hospital, 263 Hills Rd, Cambridge CB2 0QQ.
JOB OVERVIEW:
Regents Park Healthcare are looking for a Cardiac Physiologist to provide a high quality trans-thoracic echocardiography service for elective patients at our Cambridge Heart Clinic. The role includes supporting Consultant Cardiologists in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with heart conditions and ensuring the services needs are met.
HOURS:
Full time and Part-time positions available.
Normally Monday to Friday; however, flexibility may be required to support our services. This would however be discussed and agreed with you in advance. We expect there will be no requirement to work weekends or Bank Holidays without prior & mutual agreement. There is no on call requirement in this role.
SALARY:
CLINICAL DUTIES:
* To effectively manage own workload
* To assist with the efficient running of the outpatient service by prioritising daily workload
* To maintain standards of technical competency in the provision of non -invasive cardiology
* To provide and participate in a reporting outpatient echo service
* To liaise with administrative staff to organise lists and prioritise workload
* To ensure all equipment and work area is maintained to the highest standards of hygiene and functionality
* To ensure that stock levels of consumables are maintained
* To be responsible for identifying equipment faults, and directly resolve fault issues
* To report patient results in a timely manner
* To provide interpretation and full technical reporting on echocardiograms performed
* To respond to emergency situations maintaining control effectively, promptly, and professionally and requesting assistance as necessary
* To work according to local policies and protocols
* To always treat patients with kindness and respect
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
* To maintain own clinical competency
* To manage case load and prioritise patient lists to maximise efficiency
* To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team
* To implement and audit cases to ensure quality
* To successfully manage time to affect a balance between clinical and admin duties
* Contribute to and accurately participate in the correct reporting and handling of incidents
EDUCATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
* To maintain own personal professional development
* To hold and maintain BSE accreditation
* To work in accordance with standards set by BSE
* To participate in mandatory training as required by the Trust
Person Specification
Qualifications
* BSE Certification
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Depending on experience, £50,000.00+/year, depending on experience.
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